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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Marion, NC
If you’re looking for independent living in the East Marion area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in East Marion. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 41 independent living facilities in East Marion, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in East Marion, NC
The average cost of senior living in East Marion is $3,476 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Polkville, NC with an average of $3,270 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Marion, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Marion, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in East Marion vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in East Marion, NC by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in East Marion over time
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What families are saying about independent living in East Marion
Recent reviews for independent living in East Marion
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
Heritage Hills is an extremely warm and inviting community with friendly and engaging residents. Many opportunities to find your individual nitch and feel embraced. A chef prepared daily meal is an additional bonus.
Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC
4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Holiday Pinecrest in Hickory, NC
5.0
clean, feels like home, moving to NC and happy to find nice community
good variety in dining room menu active life activities
East Marion independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Marion independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Marion, 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 East Marion 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 East Marion partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in East Marion 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 East Marion communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Marion 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 East Marion offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Holiday Pinecrest and Julian Woods Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Marion, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near East Marion, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in East Marion, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Holiday Pinecrest and Brookdale Hendersonville East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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