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9.7
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We needed something close to the family and availability was key. From the front office to the the entire staff, all we very professional and very caring. The room was large and bright. From top to bottom, I...
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.
Homeplace of Burlington is centrally located between Raleigh and Winston-Salem in Burlington, North Carolina. Our community is two miles north of I-85/40 close to downtown, shopping and 3.5 miles from Alamance Regional Medical Center. Upon entering our community our comfortable interior,...
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1010 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
9.6
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110 reviews
9.6
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110 reviews
5 star
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[name removed] was extremely helpful and pleasant to work with. The facilities are clean and bright, and staff are nice and respectful. My brother has a small studio apartment which is perfect for him. He...
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.
Emerald Pond provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on a peaceful 100-acre nature preserve that features ponds, walking trails and abundant wildlife, Emerald Pond is the home you're looking for in Durham. Our community was ranked the #1 Foodiest Small...
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1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.2
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48 reviews
9.2
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48 reviews
5 star
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The people here are very friendly and helpful in brining in a new resident with my cat. Maintenance team very responsive. Large daily menu options in a lovely dining room. Many daily activities. You can be...
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.
Atria Southpoint Walk encourages active older adults to spend their time as they wish, knowing everything from housekeeping to cooking and even transportation is handled for them. Our convenient location a short distance from shopping, restaurants, universities and parks, combined with a robust...
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2525 Floor plans available
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96 reviews
9.1
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96 reviews
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I love my studio. I expected a single square space but there's a cutout that makes for a comfortable bedroom. The living area has big beautiful windows. The food is consistently good. They do mess up...
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.
Durham Regent provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Durham Chapel Hill, you'll love the vibrant community steeped in rich academia and a proud sports tradition with Duke University and the University of North Carolina both...
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8.7
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69 reviews
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64%
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3 star
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My mom was only there 1 week then went to hospital and now rehab. Apartment was great. The staff is amazing and you feel more like a family there. Everyone from [name removed] the general Mgr to [name...
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.
Cedar Ridge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated in a quiet, beautiful wooded area in the outskirts of Burlington, you'll love the elegant grace of our facilities and the convenience of being close to all life's necessities. We're just minutes from...
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5 star
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Twin Rivers loves their residents. It only has 31 apartments, so staff are not overwhelmed. Staff are kind & helpful to the residents & their families. They keep the residents busy with many activities,...
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.
Twin Rivers is a warm and inviting, affordable living option for Independent Seniors who seek the convenience of service enhanced housing. We are located in historic, Pittsboro, NC. This is just 15 minutes from Apex and about 30 minutes from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Our one bedroom...
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My friend loves living at this community. The staff make sure she has everything she needs and she is doing much better. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. She has started participating...
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.
Beautiful new Village Lake Inn is located in pastoral Siler City, close to Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Asheboro, and Sanford. We offer affordable independent senior living, all for one low monthly rate. Our building is brand new, built in 2011, and our current staff has over 30 years combined...
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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
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 Mandale, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mandale is $2,868 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsboro, NC with an average of $2,868 per month.

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

Mandale, NC
$2,868/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$8,674/mo
Independent Living
$2,868/mo

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

Studio
$3,114/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,799/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,977/mo

Senior living costs in Mandale 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: Mandale, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMandale, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$2,868/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,000/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,674/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Mandale, NC:$2,868/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Mandale, NC:$7,000/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Mandale, NC:$8,674/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Mandale, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mandale 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 average 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
Mandale, NC$3,629/mo$3,452/mo+5.1%
North Carolina$3,819/mo$3,552/mo+7.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Mandale, NC
2024 average cost:$3,629/mo
2023 average cost:$3,452/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,819/mo
2023 average cost:$3,552/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Mandale

Recent reviews for independent living in Mandale

Village Lake Inn in Siler City, NC

4.5
My friend loves this community. She has adjusted very well to it. This is a lovely community, everything looks great. They do a great job with the cleanliness. The staff is wonderful, she loves them. The only thing she complains about is the food, but other than that everything has worked out ...
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Atria Southpoint Walk in Durham, NC

5.0
Atria seems like a 5 in all categories so far. At Atria everyone is super friendly and helpful. The facilities are top notch and the food is good with lots of choices. It is very clean, there are a wide range of activities and [name removed] have a "town hall" meeting to keep everyone in the ...
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Twin Rivers Senior Independent Living in Pittsboro, NC

5.0
Twin Rivers is great, and they are constantly sterilizing and so far no residents do not have any known cases of COVID. The staff is wonderful, they are very friendly and helpful. They are very attentive. It is not a very expensive community. It is Independent living so not many care services ...
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Mandale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mandale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mandale, 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 Mandale 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 Mandale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mandale, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.4%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.8%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.9%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mandale 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 Mandale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mandale, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
30%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mandale 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 Mandale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mandale, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
43.7%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.7%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.8%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
48.7%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
39.9%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Home Place of Burlington, Holiday Emerald Pond and Atria Southpoint Walk are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mandale, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Mandale, North Carolina. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Mandale, North Carolina are Brier Pointe Retirement Community and Home Place of Burlington. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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