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I've toured close to 10 different places in different price points. Trevi by far gives the most value for folks on the lower end of the price spectrum.
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.
Trevi Vibrant Senior Living is a brand new, all-inclusive independent living community located in Northeast Charlotte. Amenities include exercise and fitness facilities, a Pickleball court, library, and beautiful chapel. Flowing from the amenity spaces are two outdoor courtyards that provide...
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I would recommend to others. It was a great experience and I'm grateful for A Place for Mom and the many communities that responded with kindness and empathy during a stressful time. They are welcoming and...
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.
Aging well can mean living well, especially with the resort-style amenities available at our community. Start your days strolling through expansive courtyards and along flower-lined walking paths, perhaps stop at the wellness center and then enjoy a stage play at the on-site theater. Or maybe...
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9.4
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There are always some little things that are not like home. The safe here is top notch and always friendly. We have care teams on site that are available if someone needs extra care and attention. They have...
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.
Crescent Heights provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. You'll be delighted with the rich history of downtown Concord, a charming little area just to the northeast of Charlotte. With mild winters and warm summers, you'll be free to enjoy all the sites and...
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My MIL is very happy so far with her apartment, the food, location, and activities. She has found most people to be friendly and welcoming. So far, my mother-in-law has really enjoyed living there. The staff...
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.
Willow Grove provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our hometown of Matthews is a largely residential community that is warm, friendly and safe. Between our quaint downtown and network of charming parks, there's plenty to see and do right here in town. Our...
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Within 10 seconds of contacting [website removed] via a google search, [name removed] at [website removed] called me to assist me. [Name removed] within 30 mins connected me to a wonderful woman name "[name...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Making the transition to retirement apartment living is easy at Brian Center Retirement Apartments. Our helpful staff is here to assist you with all the details of your move. Whether it's sorting through financial details or carrying boxes into your new apartment; you can count on us to help you...
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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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Oakboro, NC

The average cost of senior living in Oakboro is $3,451 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Concord, NC with an average of $3,264 per month.

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

Oakboro, NC
$3,451/mo
$3,264/mo
$3,337/mo

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

Oakboro, NC
$3,451/mo
U.S. national average
$3,510/mo

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

$6,987/mo
Independent Living
$3,451/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,120/mo
Studio
$3,336/mo

Senior living costs in Oakboro 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: Oakboro, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakboro, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,451/mo$3,541/mo$3,510/mo
Assisted Living$5,676/mo$6,101/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Care$6,987/mo$7,370/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living
Oakboro, NC:$3,451/mo
North Carolina:$3,541/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
Assisted Living
Oakboro, NC:$5,676/mo
North Carolina:$6,101/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
Oakboro, NC:$6,987/mo
North Carolina:$7,370/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Oakboro

Recent reviews for independent living in Oakboro

Holiday Crescent Heights in Concord, NC

5.0
Apartments instead of just rooms; meals provided, nice common spaces, and housekeeping services. There is an independent company that provides personal care, and there are enough clients in the building that there is always someone from the company there during the day. So mom is checked on ...
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Brookdale Charlotte East

5.0
I can only answer on the basis of one visit. I will give the facility 5 stars based on everything I observed; from [Name Removed] to all the happy and friendly staff to the looks of the facility.

Holiday Willow Grove in Matthews, NC

3.8
Staff is friendly, but can sometimes come across terse. The dining is nice, but the food quality has decreased since September when my mother-in-law moved in. Activities are good but MIL would like off campus group outings. Overall cleaning, this is good, but she says her room is not clean ...
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Oakboro independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakboro independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakboro, 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 Oakboro 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 Oakboro partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakboro, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
33.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakboro 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 Oakboro communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakboro, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakboro 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 Oakboro offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakboro, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.9%
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