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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Flay, NC

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Flay, NC

The average cost of senior living in Flay is $3,240 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Long View, NC with an average of $3,099 per month.

Independent living costs in Flay, NC, vs. nearby cities

Flay, NC
$3,240/mo
$3,248/mo
$3,212/mo

Independent living costs in Flay, NC, vs. state and national averages

Flay, NC
$3,240/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Flay, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,476/mo
Independent Living
$3,240/mo

Independent living costs in Flay, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,640/mo
Studio
$4,833/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,239/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,693/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Senior living costs in Flay vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Flay, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFlay, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,240/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,805/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,476/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Flay, NC:$3,240/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Flay, NC:$3,805/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Flay, NC:$4,476/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Flay, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Flay and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Flay, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Flay have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Flay, NC$3,477/mo$3,230/mo+7.6%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Flay, NC
2024 average cost:$3,477/mo
2023 average cost:$3,230/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,416/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Flay

Recent reviews for independent living in Flay

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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Summit Hills in Spartanburg, SC

4.7
I chose Summit Hills because it was a smaller community in size and the staff are very close with the residents. I am in a cottage and the one that I chose is a good size. Overall I am quite happy. My one concern is the activities have been reduced due to covid, so I am looking forward to them ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities, such as Chandler Place Independent Living and Providence Meadows. They are described as going above and beyond to make residents and their families feel welcome.
Variety of activities for engagement. Residents find joy in the diverse range of offerings at communities like Holiday Willow Grove and Holiday Carmel Place. Examples of activities include movie nights, gardening classes, and religious services.
Clean and updated living spaces. Reviews frequently commend the cleanliness and upkeep of both private apartments and communal areas at communities such as The Dorchester South and Holiday Pinecrest. Some residents also appreciate the recent renovations and improvements.
Accessible care services when needed. Families praise the availability of care services at communities like Greenway Square Retirement Community and Brookdale Carriage Club Providence, making it easier for residents to receive assistance as their needs change.
Quality dining experiences. Throughout reviews, meals are highlighted as a major factor in overall satisfaction with a community. At Shads Landing, the chef accommodates dietary restrictions, and at Brookdale Charlotte East, the dining room offers a homelike atmosphere.
Sense of community and inclusion. Reviews often mention the strong sense of community and connection among residents and staff at communities such as MerryWood on Park and Holiday Crescent Heights. This sense of belonging helps residents feel at home in their new environment.
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Flay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Flay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Flay, 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 Flay 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 Flay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Flay, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Flay 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 Flay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Flay, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Flay 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 Flay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Flay, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
49.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Carolina Care Retirement Community, Trevi Vibrant Senior Living and Greenway Square Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Flay, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 71 independent living facilities near Flay, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Flay, North Carolina are LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Holiday Crescent Heights. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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