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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mc Kinney Cove, NC

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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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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.
60 Givens Gerber Park is pleased to offer an affordable housing option for adults over the age of 55 to enjoy the comforts of home and a community setting within their budget. Choose between spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments where bright light streams through large windows with views of...
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.
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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Cost of independent living in Mc Kinney Cove, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mc Kinney Cove is $3,348 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Blowing Rock, NC with an average of $2,804 per month.

Independent living costs in Mc Kinney Cove, NC, vs. nearby cities

Mc Kinney Cove, NC
$3,348/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Kinney Cove, NC, vs. state and national averages

Mc Kinney Cove, NC
$3,348/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Kinney Cove, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,088/mo
Independent Living
$3,348/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Kinney Cove, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,995/mo
Studio
$3,849/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,066/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,064/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,285/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Kinney Cove 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: Mc Kinney Cove, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Kinney Cove, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,348/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,257/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,088/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Mc Kinney Cove, NC:$3,348/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Kinney Cove, NC:$4,257/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Mc Kinney Cove, NC:$4,088/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Mc Kinney Cove, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mc Kinney Cove 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
Mc Kinney Cove, NC$3,805/mo$3,656/mo+4.1%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Mc Kinney Cove, NC
2024 average cost:$3,805/mo
2023 average cost:$3,656/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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

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 Mc Kinney Cove

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Kinney Cove

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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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.

Brookdale Bristol

5.0
Our experience with Brookdale Bristol was a very positive one! The facility is clean and well kept, and the people are very friendly. I saw a few communities in the area and Brookdale really impressed me with their activities program. They're definitely worth a look if you're looking into senior ...
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Mc Kinney Cove independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Kinney Cove independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Kinney Cove, 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 Mc Kinney Cove 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 Mc Kinney Cove 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
3.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Kinney Cove 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 Mc Kinney Cove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Kinney Cove, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Kinney Cove 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 Mc Kinney Cove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Julian Woods Retirement, Brookdale Bristol and Holiday Pinecrest are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mc Kinney Cove, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 33 independent living facilities near Mc Kinney Cove, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Mc Kinney Cove, North Carolina is Brookdale Bristol. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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