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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lickskillet, NC

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 30 independent living facilities in Lickskillet, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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zipAveragecost: $3,336

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My loved on is in skilled nursing here and it is wonderful, this is the second time he has lived here. We moved him out the first time only because it was during covid and he was having to quarantine. The...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Lickskillet, NC

The average cost of senior living in Lickskillet is $3,336 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, NC with an average of $2,937 per month.

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

Lickskillet, NC
$3,336/mo
$3,228/mo
$3,045/mo

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

Lickskillet, NC
$3,336/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$4,470/mo
Independent Living
$3,336/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,092/mo
Studio
$3,152/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,301/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,020/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,463/mo

Senior living costs in Lickskillet 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: Lickskillet, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLickskillet, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,336/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,693/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,470/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Lickskillet, NC:$3,336/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Lickskillet, NC:$3,693/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Lickskillet, NC:$4,470/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Lickskillet, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lickskillet 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
Lickskillet, NC$3,762/mo$3,591/mo+4.8%
North Carolina$3,329/mo$3,148/mo+5.8%
National$3,101/mo$3,004/mo+3.2%
Lickskillet, NC
2024 average cost:$3,762/mo
2023 average cost:$3,591/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,329/mo
2023 average cost:$3,148/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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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 Lickskillet

Recent reviews for independent living in Lickskillet

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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Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, GA

5.0
I have visited this community many times while visiting my friends. I love the option of starting on their Independent Living and when/if I need more assistance, I can move down to their Assisted Living. The staff has always been professional and pleasant. My friends love where they live and I ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

Lickskillet independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lickskillet independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lickskillet, 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 Lickskillet 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 Lickskillet 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
3.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lickskillet 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 Lickskillet communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lickskillet 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 Lickskillet offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
7.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Legacy of Anderson, Belvedere Commons of Seneca and The Willows of Easley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lickskillet, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 30 independent living facilities near Lickskillet, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Lickskillet, North Carolina is Belvedere Commons of Seneca. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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