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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Oak Island, NC

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zipAveragecost: $3,972

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Photo of Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle
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9.9
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51 reviews
9.9
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51 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
12%
3 star
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A beautiful, clean, and safe place with quality caring staff that offers multiple levels of assisted living options. I would definitely recommend.
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.
Person Centered. Service Focused. Passion Driven. Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle is an exceptional new option for Senior Living in southeastern North Carolina. Arbor Landing offers residents Retirement Living with Assisted Services. A unique alternative for seniors, the community combines just the...
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1717 Photos available
4242 Floor plans available
9.7
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87 reviews
9.7
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87 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
23%
3 star
7%
2 star
5%
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2%
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They should get their loved one evaluated to learn if they are good for Active Senior Living or for Assisted Living. Solista is better for Active Living even with aides.
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.
Lake Shore Commons provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet, beautiful section of Wilmington near the city's center, you'll love your peaceful home in the heart of town. We're minutes from healthcare shopping, dining and many interesting...
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Photo of Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe
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9.6
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23 reviews
9.6
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23 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
17%
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They are nice apartments. They have friendly, caring staff. There are many activities. There are decent meals - good variety of alternatives to chef's selection. They are pet friendly.
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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9.0
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209 reviews
9.0
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209 reviews
5 star
82%
4 star
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The staff was friendly. They kept me and my husband up to date. The facility was clean and the food was good. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
The Woods at Holly Tree provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet suburb of the bustling town of Wilmington, you'll love coming home to a calm and friendly environment in the heart of it all. We're close to excellent shopping and first-class...
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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.
Welcome To An Exceptional Retirement Destination!When selecting a retirement destination, one of the most important considerations is location. Brightmore of Wilmington is especially appealing to residents who appreciate the beauty,tradition and charm of one of America's oldest cities, as well as...
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Cost of independent living in Oak Island, NC

The average cost of senior living in Oak Island is $3,972 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandy Creek, NC with an average of $3,691 per month.

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

Oak Island, NC
$3,972/mo
$3,972/mo

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

Oak Island, NC
$3,972/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$4,748/mo
Independent Living
$3,972/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,795/mo
Studio
$4,666/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,694/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,538/mo

Senior living costs in Oak Island 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: Oak Island, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOak Island, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,972/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,233/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,748/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Oak Island, NC:$3,972/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Oak Island, NC:$4,233/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Oak Island, NC:$4,748/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Oak Island, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oak Island 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
Oak Island, NC$3,592/mo$3,403/mo+5.6%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Oak Island, NC
2024 average cost:$3,592/mo
2023 average cost:$3,403/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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 Oak Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Oak Island

Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle in Shallotte, NC

5.0
Moving mom to an independent living apartment was of course very stressful. Chosing the right facility and getting buy-in from mom, who had a 3 bedroom 2 bath house by herself was sometimes tenuous. A place for mom helped to make the right facility choice. The fact that momcould take her ...
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The Woods at Holly Tree in Wilmington, NC

5.0
We would give a 5 on all of these. My parents love the community, the staff, and the other residents. The dining staff and chef are friendly and accommodating. The chef seems to hold a "ask and you shall receive" mentality to his menus and receives feedback well even if it's a bit critical (as ...
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Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe in Leland, NC

5.0
The apartment, a 1 bedroom is a good size and has a full kitchen and outdoor living space. Food overall is good. Staff is very nice - they know the resident's names.

Oak Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Island, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dining options in Oak Island 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 Oak Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Island 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 Oak Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
100%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
43.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle, Holiday Lake Shore Commons and Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oak Island, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Oak Island, North Carolina. See the full list.
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