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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Garners Store, NC

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Pinehurst, Sanford and Southern Pines.
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Photo of Southern Pines
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9.4
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35 reviews
9.4
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35 reviews
5 star
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34%
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Mom is very happy at Southern Pines Gracious Living. We are very happy with her situation in general. I would highly recommend Gracious Living. They have been very stable for a long time.
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.
At Southern Pines Gracious Retirement Living, we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities +pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each...
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2929 Floor plans available
7.0
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6 reviews
7.0
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The reason we gave it a 4 is only because I think everyone can improve somehow, however we have her in a very nice place now. They have been great and I really like it there. The staff is really nice, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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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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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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 Garners Store, NC

The average cost of senior living in Garners Store is $3,194 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklinville, NC with an average of $2,908 per month.

Independent living costs in Garners Store, NC, vs. nearby cities

Garners Store, NC
$3,194/mo
$3,194/mo
$3,897/mo

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

Garners Store, NC
$3,194/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Garners Store, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,618/mo
Independent Living
$3,194/mo

Independent living costs in Garners Store, NC, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,650/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,262/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,496/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,295/mo

Senior living costs in Garners Store 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: Garners Store, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarners Store, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,194/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,586/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,618/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Garners Store, NC:$3,194/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Garners Store, NC:$4,586/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Garners Store, NC:$4,618/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Garners Store, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Garners Store 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Garners Store, NC$3,623/mo$3,182/mo+13.9%
North Carolina$3,570/mo$3,402/mo+4.9%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Garners Store, NC
2024 average cost:$3,623/mo
2023 average cost:$3,182/mo
Percent change:+13.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,570/mo
2023 average cost:$3,402/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Garners Store

Recent reviews for independent living in Garners Store

Bayberry Retirement Inn in Sanford, NC

4.5
I give all of the categories 5 stars with the exception of the meals and dining, the food is not good. By the time they get the food to the table it's cold. And elderly people should not be eating hot dogs on a regular basis. What sticks out the most about Bayberry Retirement Inn is the size ...
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Village Lake Inn in Siler City, NC

4.5
My friend loves this community. She has adjusted very well to it. This is a lovely community, everything looks great. They do a great job with the cleanliness. The staff is wonderful, she loves them. The only thing she complains about is the food, but other than that everything has worked out ...
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Southern Pines

5.0
I will say that my mom loved SP Gracious Living. She was not able to be there but 3 months. She made friends. She played bingo and won so often that it gave her a thrill. She enjoyed the staff, the food and the other residents. She told me she wished she had moved there years earlier. Had mom ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities, such as at Cambridge Village of Apex, where they describe the professionals as 'professional and friendly'. At Southern Pines, the staff are 'friendly and caring' and go the extra mile to make residen ...
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Variety of social activities. Reviews consistently mention the importance of engaging social activities in senior living communities. For instance, at Holiday Cedar Ridge, residents enjoy a 'nice atmosphere' and 'great activities' that keep them 'busy' and 'independent'. At Jordan Oaks, the community offers a 'large vari ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Many residents express their satisfaction with the food quality at their communities, such as at Cambridge Village of Apex, where the 'food is better than any place we have seen'. At Southern Pines, the meals are described as 'great food' and the dining room atmosphere is 'nice'.
Sense of community and companionship. Several reviews mention the importance of community and companionship in senior living environments. At Southern Pines, residents appreciate the 'friendly community' and 'making friends'. At Holiday Cedar Ridge, they 'enjoy socializing' and 'making new friends' in their new home.
Properly maintained facilities and grounds. Residents often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, like at Holiday Cedar Ridge, where the 'facility is clean and people are helpful'. At Jordan Oaks, the commitment to maintaining the community is evident in the 'renovated patio' and 'well-kept grounds'.
Supportive and understanding staff during transitions. Several families comment on the compassionate and understanding care their loved ones received during the move-in process. At Holiday Cedar Ridge, the staff were 'very helpful' and 'accommodating' during the transition to independent living. At Jordan Oaks, the community was described as 'lo ...
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Garners Store independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garners Store independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garners Store, 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 Garners Store 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 Garners Store partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garners Store, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Garners Store 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 Garners Store communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garners Store, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garners Store 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 Garners Store offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garners Store, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
47%
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Southern Pines, St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC and Quail Haven Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garners Store, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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