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Cost of independent living in Penelope, NC

The average cost of senior living in Penelope is $3,078 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Conover, NC with an average of $3,067 per month.

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

Penelope, NC

$3,078/mo

Long View, NC

$3,099/mo

Hildebran, NC

$3,927/mo

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

Penelope, NC

$3,078/mo

North Carolina state

$3,609/mo

U.S. national average

$4,073/mo

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

Assisted Living

$3,564/mo

Memory Care

$4,759/mo

Independent Living

$3,078/mo

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

Studio

$3,297/mo

1 Bedroom

$3,272/mo

2 Bedroom

$4,420/mo

Senior living costs in Penelope 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: Penelope, NC

Column state: North Carolina

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Penelope, NC	North Carolina	U.S.
Independent Living	$3,078/mo	$3,609/mo	$4,073/mo
Assisted Living	$3,564/mo	$4,273/mo	$4,614/mo
Memory Care	$4,759/mo	$5,171/mo	$5,375/mo

Independent Living

Penelope, NC:$3,078/mo

North Carolina:$3,609/mo

U.S.:$4,073/mo

Assisted Living

Penelope, NC:$3,564/mo

North Carolina:$4,273/mo

U.S.:$4,614/mo

Memory Care

Penelope, NC:$4,759/mo

North Carolina:$5,171/mo

U.S.:$5,375/mo

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Independent living costs in Penelope, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Penelope 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.

Penelope, NCNC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Penelope, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Penelope 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Penelope, NC	$3,619/mo	$3,469/mo	+4.3%
North Carolina	$3,601/mo	$3,417/mo	+5.4%
National	$3,259/mo	$3,168/mo	+2.9%

Penelope, NC

2024 average cost:$3,619/mo

2023 average cost:$3,469/mo

Percent change:+4.3%

North Carolina

2024 average cost:$3,601/mo

2023 average cost:$3,417/mo

Percent change:+5.4%

National

2024 average cost:$3,259/mo

2023 average cost:$3,168/mo

Percent change:+2.9%

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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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

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What families are saying about independent living in Penelope

Recent reviews for independent living in Penelope

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. ...

Henderson Care Center in Forest City, NC

4.5

I just moved my parents into the Villas which is independent living. Before the move, the admin were great about adding accommodations my parents requested, so they were in place when they arrived. We had a lot of donations as we unpacked and decided what to keep and they helped us take care of ...

MerryWood on Park in Charlotte, NC

4.9

Merrywood on Park is a great place. The apartments are spacious and clean. The staff is very responsive to all issues. Everyone is super friendly and helpful—employees and fellow residents. My dad enjoys happy hour every evening. He is able to have his cat there with him. They even screened in ...

Penelope independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penelope independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penelope, 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 Penelope 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 Penelope partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Penelope, NCNational

Nutritionist / dietician

11.5%

20.5%

Low / no sodium

34.6%

34.1%

No sugar

26.9%

31.5%

Vegetarian

23.1%

33.6%

Pureed meals

7.7%

8.1%

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Availability of select dining options in Penelope 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 Penelope communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Penelope, NCNational

Professional chef

26.9%

36.5%

Restaurant style dining

38.5%

43.5%

Room service

23.1%

36.9%

Anytime dining

7.7%

17.4%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Penelope 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 Penelope offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Penelope, NCNational

Activity director

46.2%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

26.9%

28.4%

Community service programs

23.1%

32.8%

Devotional activities on-site

42.3%

49.3%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

46.2%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

50%

54.9%

Piano or organ

42.3%

43.1%

Arts and crafts center

15.4%

37.7%

Educational speakers / life long learning

34.6%

41.7%

Clubs / games / karaoke

42.3%

47.5%

Live performances

42.3%

47.3%

Dances

30.8%

32.6%

Fitness center

30.8%

39.8%

Fitness classes

42.3%

47%

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