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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake Junaluska, NC
If you’re looking for independent living in the Lake Junaluska area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Lake Junaluska. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in Lake Junaluska, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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9.2
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5 reviews
The staff is very caring and work hard to make it a good place to live. I get three meals a day cooked by two chefs that they hired from restaurants down in Asheville that were closed from the storm. People...
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.
Julian Woods Retirement CommunityJulian Woods Retirement Community is South Asheville’s beautiful brand new senior living community! Opened in May 2024 in Arden NC, Julian Woods has 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with a variety of...
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8.9
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56 reviews
I liked the place and would have kept her there but she said she didn't like it. There were always activities and she did a lot of walking to stay active. I only worried about her getting enough to drink...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Reynolds MountainIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Asheville, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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8.0
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11 reviews
The community is very friendly. My mom enjoys all of the social activities. The food is really good and nicely presented. The only drawback might be that there aren't extensive outdoor walking/ exercise...
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.
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.
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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
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.
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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After having lived in a home for 50 years the thought of moving to a retirement community was uncomfortable. After 6 months it has become a most enjoyable New Life. Food is excellent, any problems of which...
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 Lake Junaluska, NC
The average cost of senior living in Lake Junaluska is $4,036 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bryson City, NC with an average of $3,032 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lake Junaluska, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Junaluska
Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Junaluska
College Walk Retirement Ctr in Brevard, NC
4.0
This community does offer a lot of activities and amenities. This feels like an upscale community. They have a formal dining room where the wait staff take your order and then bring the meal to you. They offer computers for the residents to use. The staff were friendly and helpful. This ...
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Ardenwoods
4.9
We picked this community, because it had more overall of the things that my mom was looking for. I can say that I like it there. Also, I feel that working remotely, it's hard for you to get a real idea of what's available here. There are many places here that I wasn't aware of until I looked for ...
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Harmony at Reynolds Mountain in Asheville, NC
5.0
My view was a big reason for moving to Harmony. My living room and balcony look out at the Asheville mountains. No matter the season, the view brings joy and peace. There are numerous activities. I can choose to participate in those that I enjoy, including book groups, discussions on current ...
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Lake Junaluska independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Junaluska independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Junaluska, 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 Lake Junaluska 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 Lake Junaluska 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
11.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Junaluska 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 Lake Junaluska communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Junaluska 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 Lake Junaluska offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Julian Woods Retirement, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain and Ardenwoods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. See the full list.
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