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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gilreath, NC

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zipAveragecost: $3,323

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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, Memory Care, 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.
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
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: 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 Gilreath, NC

The average cost of senior living in Gilreath is $3,323 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hickory, NC with an average of $3,052 per month.

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

Gilreath, NC
$3,323/mo

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

Gilreath, NC
$3,323/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,087/mo
Independent Living
$3,323/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,268/mo
Studio
$4,303/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,981/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,283/mo

Senior living costs in Gilreath 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: Gilreath, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilreath, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,323/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,974/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,087/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Gilreath, NC:$3,323/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Gilreath, NC:$3,974/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Gilreath, NC:$5,087/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Gilreath, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gilreath 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
Gilreath, NC$2,981/mo$3,031/mo-1.6%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gilreath, NC
2024 average cost:$2,981/mo
2023 average cost:$3,031/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
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 Gilreath

Recent reviews for independent living in Gilreath

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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Ridgecrest in Mount Airy, NC

5.0
I have lived in Independent Living at Ridgecrest almost 2 1/2 years. The person who has influenced my life since she moved here is [name removed] in Wellness. Her exercise class starts at 10 am Monday through Friday. Now I'm not a morning person but she has changed my life style. I don't ...
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Trinity Oaks, a CCRC in Salisbury, NC

5.0
My life was rather chaotic when I first visited Trinity Oaks apartments. My husband had Alzheimer's disease, and I was needing help. Through a series of circumstances, he was admitted to the memory unit, a part of Trinity Oaks continuing care sections. I wanted to be near him to visit, so I ...
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Gilreath independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilreath independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilreath, 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 Gilreath 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 Gilreath partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilreath, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilreath 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 Gilreath communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilreath, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilreath 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 Gilreath offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilreath, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, Holiday Creekside Terrace and Heritage Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilreath, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 34 independent living facilities near Gilreath, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gilreath, North Carolina are Holiday Creekside Terrace and Holiday Forsyth Court. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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