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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gold, NC

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zipAveragecost: $3,193

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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Gold, NC

The average cost of senior living in Gold is $3,193 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blowing Rock, NC with an average of $2,804 per month.

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

Gold, NC
$3,193/mo
$4,037/mo

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

Gold, NC
$3,193/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$4,831/mo
Independent Living
$3,193/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,092/mo
Studio
$4,750/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,117/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,978/mo

Senior living costs in Gold 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: Gold, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGold, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,193/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,277/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,831/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Gold, NC:$3,193/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Gold, NC:$3,277/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Gold, NC:$4,831/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Gold, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gold 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
Gold, NC$3,752/mo$3,534/mo+6.2%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gold, NC
2024 average cost:$3,752/mo
2023 average cost:$3,534/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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 Gold

Recent reviews for independent living in Gold

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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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Bella Vista in Asheville, NC

4.3
I think that I would recommend Bella Vista to others. My mom's biggest complaints are about the food and how long they have to sit for the meals, but she does like all of the activities that they have for the residents.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff and residents. Reviews consistently praise the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at various communities, with residents and their families expressing appreciation for the kindness and care shown by staff and peers. For example, at LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, the marketing representative went above and beyon ...
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Diverse activities for social engagement. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at communities. This includes movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more. For instance, at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, there are numerous options for residents to participate in, such as book groups and Bible studies. ...
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Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews mention the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Carolina Care Retirement Community, the retirement community is described as well-maintained and a great value for the price. At Brookdale Hendersonville East, the staff goes ...
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Variety of dining options. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Some communities offer multiple meal options, such as a la carte and meal plans, as seen in Harmony at Reynolds Mountain. At Holiday Pinecrest, residents enjoy the variety in the dining room menu, while o ...
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Helpful and accommodating staff. Several residents and their families share experiences of staff members going above and beyond to help them during the transition process and address any concerns they might have. For example, at Henderson Care Center, staff helped unpack and take care of donations during the move-in process. ...
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Proximity to nearby amenities. Being close to nearby stores, medical facilities, and other essential services is important to many residents and their families. At LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, residents enjoy the convenience of being across the street from St. Luke's Hospital. At Townview Johnson City, the location is pra ...
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Gold independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gold independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gold, 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 Gold 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 Gold partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gold, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gold 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 Gold communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gold, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gold 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 Gold offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gold, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Julian Woods Retirement, Holiday Pinecrest and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gold, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 30 independent living facilities near Gold, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Gold, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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