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If you’re looking for independent living in the Shawtown area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Shawtown. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in Shawtown, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Eagle Ridge.
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Photo of Jordan Oaks
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9.7
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78 reviews
9.7
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78 reviews
5 star
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4 star
29%
3 star
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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.
Jordan Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the majestic beauty of the North Carolina countryside, you'll be delighted by your decision to move in with us at Jordan Oaks. The air is pure, the winters are mild and Cary has been ranked the...
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9.2
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96 reviews
9.2
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96 reviews
5 star
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I was in a community in South Colorado which was very nice. Based on the two communities, Cambridge Village is far superior and I am the happiest I have been in a long time. The facility offers dining for...
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.
Life at Cambridge Village goes beyond retirement living! By focusing on improving every aspect of our residents’ lives, we create Optimal Living®. As an Optimal Living community we provide a total wellness approach that engages our residents physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.We...
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77 Floor plans available
8.8
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51 reviews
8.8
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All the staff are very friendly, it seems very clean, the meals are served restaurant style, (very nice). My brother is in a studio, it is a bit small...I did see a 1 bedroom that looked quite large.
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.
Around here, we say that Heritage Place is Full of Life. It’s true. Keeping our Resident engaged, socially, physically and spiritually makes all the difference. It’s why the people who live and who work here seem to have a special SPARK every day. Programming and events range from lectures and...
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8.0
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8.0
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The BayBerry Retirement Inn has been a GOD sent for my mother and my family. The Director ([name removed]) is very kind, pleasant and does an amazing job ensuring each resident is well taken care of. I...
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.
Bayberry Retirement Inn offers a cozy homelike atmosphere. From the moment you enter Bayberry you feel the welcome warmth of home. Friendly and caring staff members, who know your name and needs, are available to assist you 24/7/365. At Bayberry we keep it simple. One low monthly rate includes...
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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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My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
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.
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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.
Photo of Parkview Retirement Village
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.
Photo of Edwards Place
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.
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.
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What families are saying about independent living in Shawtown

Recent reviews for independent living in Shawtown

Bayberry Retirement Inn in Sanford, NC

4.5
I give all of the categories 5 stars with the exception of the meals and dining, the food is not good. By the time they get the food to the table it's cold. And elderly people should not be eating hot dogs on a regular basis. What sticks out the most about Bayberry Retirement Inn is the size ...
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Jordan Oaks in Cary, NC

4.5
I would say that A Place for Mom had minimal impact on my choice and overall they were not too helpful in the whole process when looking for a place for my mom. Useful as a marketplace for helping to sort out issues with your aging parent and as a starting point to gain knowledge about care ...
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Heritage Place in Fayetteville, NC

5.0
[Name Removed] has a wonderful staff that treats her like family. They are friendly & informative if anything arises that family needs to know. Unbridled is very clean facility & I would recommend them.

Shawtown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawtown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawtown, 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 Shawtown 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 Shawtown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shawtown, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawtown 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 Shawtown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shawtown, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawtown 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 Shawtown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shawtown, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.9%
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