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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gulf, NC

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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
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.
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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, 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: 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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, 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.
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My mom moved into Westchester Village several months ago and she absolutely loves it!! Her apartment is adorable with a kitchen and huge windows! She has a couple of beloved cats that she did not want to...
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.
You're going to love making your new home with us here at Westchester Village at Providence Place. We offer all the conveniences of a small village with many opportunities for you to enjoy an active, carefree, independent lifestyle with other older adults. Friendly, caring residents and staff...

Cost of independent living in Gulf, NC

The average cost of senior living in Gulf is $3,995 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklinville, NC with an average of $2,908 per month.

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

Gulf, NC
$3,995/mo
$4,044/mo
$3,892/mo

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

Gulf, NC
$3,995/mo
U.S. national average
$4,073/mo

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

$5,602/mo
Independent Living
$3,995/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,305/mo
Studio
$4,223/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,516/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,212/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,497/mo

Senior living costs in Gulf 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: Gulf, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGulf, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,995/mo$3,609/mo$4,073/mo
Assisted Living$4,696/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,602/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Gulf, NC:$3,995/mo
North Carolina:$3,609/mo
U.S.:$4,073/mo
Assisted Living
Gulf, NC:$4,696/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Gulf, NC:$5,602/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Gulf, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gulf 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
Gulf, NC$3,859/mo$3,570/mo+8.1%
North Carolina$3,601/mo$3,417/mo+5.4%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Gulf, NC
2024 average cost:$3,859/mo
2023 average cost:$3,570/mo
Percent change:+8.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,601/mo
2023 average cost:$3,417/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Gulf

Recent reviews for independent living in Gulf

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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Overture Crabtree 55+ Apartment Homes in Raleigh, NC

3.9
I think they need to try and bring some more activities into the property. A lot of people are dissatisfied that they are missing something that they thought they would be getting. A lot of residents tend to get into their own groups which can be good for some people, and not so good for others. ...
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Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, NC

5.0
My family and I have been very pleased with the care our mother and brother got at MG. Our mother was in independent living and our brother was in assisted living. They would both still be there had it not been for the decline of my mother’s cognitive decline. We had to move her to a facility ...
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Gulf independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf, 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 Gulf 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 Gulf 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
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf 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 Gulf communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf 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 Gulf offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
47%
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