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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Light Oak, NC

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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 Light Oak, NC

The average cost of senior living in Light Oak is $3,233 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kingstown, NC with an average of $3,187 per month.

Independent living costs in Light Oak, NC, vs. nearby cities

Light Oak, NC
$3,233/mo
$3,233/mo

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

Light Oak, NC
$3,233/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Light Oak, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,782/mo
Independent Living
$3,233/mo

Independent living costs in Light Oak, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,859/mo
Studio
$4,862/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,272/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,707/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Senior living costs in Light Oak 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: Light Oak, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLight Oak, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,233/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,917/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,782/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Light Oak, NC:$3,233/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Light Oak, NC:$3,917/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Light Oak, NC:$4,782/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Light Oak, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Light Oak 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
Light Oak, NC$3,502/mo$3,221/mo+8.7%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Light Oak, NC
2024 average cost:$3,502/mo
2023 average cost:$3,221/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Light Oak

Recent reviews for independent living in Light Oak

The Dorchester South in Pineville, NC

4.5
The food options, the activities and the safety the community provides is something we likes most about The Dorchester South community. For activities they have different outings every week as well as party and get togethers. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend the community to ...
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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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Summit Hills in Spartanburg, SC

4.7
I chose Summit Hills because it was a smaller community in size and the staff are very close with the residents. I am in a cottage and the one that I chose is a good size. Overall I am quite happy. My one concern is the activities have been reduced due to covid, so I am looking forward to them ...
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Light Oak independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Light Oak independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Light Oak, 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 Light Oak 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 Light Oak 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
15.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Light Oak 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 Light Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Light Oak, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Light Oak 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 Light Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Light Oak, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
39.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trevi Vibrant Senior Living, Greenway Square Retirement Community and Chandler Place Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Light Oak, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 69 independent living facilities near Light Oak, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Light Oak, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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