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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Essex, NC
If you’re looking for independent living in the Essex 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 Essex. 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 31 independent living facilities in Essex, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Rocky Mount, Roanoke Rapids and Louisburg.
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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.
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.
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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
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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 Essex, NC
The average cost of senior living in Essex is $3,283 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roanoke Rapids, NC with an average of $2,367 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essex, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essex, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Essex vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Essex, NC by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Essex over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Essex
Recent reviews for independent living in Essex
The Fountains at The Albemarle in Tarboro, NC
4.6
Very happy living at The Fountains at the Albemarle. All residents are very friendly at The Albemarle. Food could improve sometimes. The staff at The Fountains at The Albemarle are very friendly and courteous.
Parkwood Village in Wilson, NC
4.4
From the initial visit to move in, everyone has been genuinely nice and friendly. Everyone is and was very welcoming. The landing is a great place to live. The location is a plus. The only downside in my opinion is that every year the rent goes up, which i don’t like because most people who live ...
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Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, NC
5.0
My family and I have been very pleased with the care our mother and brother got at MG. Our mother was in independent living and our brother was in assisted living. They would both still be there had it not been for the decline of my mother’s cognitive decline. We had to move her to a facility ...
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Essex independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Essex independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Essex, 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 Essex 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 Essex 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
7.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Essex 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 Essex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
39.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Essex 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 Essex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
53.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Holiday Gardens at Wakefield, Verena at Bedford Falls and Atria Oakridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Essex, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near Essex, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Essex, North Carolina are Holiday Gardens at Wakefield, Verena at Bedford Falls and Atria Oakridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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