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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fuquay Varina, 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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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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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.
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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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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.
The support you need, with the independence you want.Brand new Coventry House Inn of Oxford takes advantage of what the nearby community has to offer and provides a beautiful, safe, and enjoyable place for all residents to get the most out of each day. Quality retirement living has never been so...
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Cost of independent living in Fuquay Varina, NC

The average cost of senior living in Fuquay Varina is $3,827 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunn, NC with an average of $3,355 per month.

Independent living costs in Fuquay Varina, NC, vs. nearby cities

Fuquay Varina, NC
$3,827/mo
$4,080/mo

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

Fuquay Varina, NC
$3,827/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Fuquay Varina, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,625/mo
Independent Living
$3,827/mo

Independent living costs in Fuquay Varina, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,865/mo
Studio
$4,251/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,547/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,140/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,497/mo

Senior living costs in Fuquay Varina 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: Fuquay Varina, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFuquay Varina, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,827/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,077/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,625/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Fuquay Varina, NC:$3,827/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Fuquay Varina, NC:$5,077/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Fuquay Varina, NC:$5,625/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Fuquay Varina, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fuquay Varina 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 Fuquay Varina, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fuquay Varina 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
Fuquay Varina, NC$3,876/mo$3,552/mo+9.1%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fuquay Varina, NC
2024 average cost:$3,876/mo
2023 average cost:$3,552/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
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 Fuquay Varina

Recent reviews for independent living in Fuquay Varina

The Lodge at Wake Forest

4.3
From what I do know, he is very happy there. They did want to raise their fees this year, but they worked with him to keep it as minimal of an increase as he could handle based on his Pension and SS income. He does enjoy much of the staff and residents.

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
The staff was very easy to work with, very sensitive to our needs and very helpful with all the things I may not realize I would need. Communication was excellent and my texts and calls during the process were always answered promptly. It was a difficult move at the time, but now my parents are ...
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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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Fuquay Varina independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fuquay Varina independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fuquay Varina, 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 Fuquay Varina 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 Fuquay Varina 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
14%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.6%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Fuquay Varina 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 Fuquay Varina communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fuquay Varina, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fuquay Varina 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 Fuquay Varina offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
61.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
43.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.6%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brier Pointe Retirement Community, Atria Cary and Holiday Gardens at Wakefield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 69 independent living facilities near Fuquay Varina, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fuquay Varina, North Carolina are Holiday Gardens at Wakefield, Atria Oakridge and Waltonwood Lake Boone. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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