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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Earl, NC

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zipAveragecost: $3,541

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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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What families are saying about independent living in Earl

Recent reviews for independent living in Earl

The Dorchester South in Pineville, NC

4.5
The food options, the activities and the safety the community provides is something we likes most about The Dorchester South community. For activities they have different outings every week as well as party and get togethers. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend the community to ...
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Carolina Care Retirement Community in Cherryville, NC

5.0
Carolina Care Retirement Community is very clean and maintained. A great value for the price. The other nearby residents are friendly and quiet. The staff has been very helpful from the time we requested information through now. The housekeeping staff is efficient, dependable and trustworthy. ...
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Henderson Care Center in Forest City, NC

4.5
I just moved my parents into the Villas which is independent living. Before the move, the admin were great about adding accommodations my parents requested, so they were in place when they arrived. We had a lot of donations as we unpacked and decided what to keep and they helped us take care of ...
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Earl independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Earl independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Earl, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Earl independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Earl partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Earl, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.5%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Earl independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Earl communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Earl, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.3%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Earl independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Earl offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Earl, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.1%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.1%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.1%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
46.9%
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Greenway Square Retirement Community, Trevi Vibrant Senior Living and Chandler Place Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Earl, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 68 independent living facilities near Earl, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Earl, North Carolina are Trevi Vibrant Senior Living, Chandler Place Independent Living and Holiday Pinecrest. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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