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10 Best Independent Living Communities in St Stephens, NC

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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.
Nestled in the North Carolina foothills lies Parkwood Place, an Independent Living Community that encourages its residents to live retirement on their terms. Parkwood Place is located in a lovely wooded space in the town of Elkin. Our grounds are perfectly manicured, and residents have access to...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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
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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.
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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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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.
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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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My parents lived here and owned a villa. The only reason we had to leave was because they maxed out on the care that they were able to provide to them. I think that going in here, the evaluation of care...
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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.
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Cost of independent living in St Stephens, NC

The average cost of senior living in St Stephens is $3,052 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hickory, NC with an average of $3,052 per month.

Independent living costs in St Stephens, NC, vs. nearby cities

St Stephens, NC
$3,052/mo
$3,052/mo
$3,067/mo

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

St Stephens, NC
$3,052/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in St Stephens, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,822/mo
Independent Living
$3,052/mo

Independent living costs in St Stephens, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,286/mo
Studio
$4,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,943/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,440/mo

Senior living costs in St Stephens 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: St Stephens, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Stephens, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,052/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,718/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,822/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
St Stephens, NC:$3,052/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
St Stephens, NC:$3,718/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
St Stephens, NC:$4,822/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in St Stephens, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St Stephens 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
St Stephens, NC$3,314/mo$3,254/mo+1.9%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
St Stephens, NC
2024 average cost:$3,314/mo
2023 average cost:$3,254/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
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

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What families are saying about independent living in St Stephens

Recent reviews for independent living in St Stephens

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. ...
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Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes in Charlotte, NC

5.0
I have absolutely no problem living here, the sales people here are great, the management staff are great. Things are starting to open back up since everyone is getting the vaccines. It is an active and open senior community, the gym is absolutely world class, we have every workout equipment ...
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Trinity Oaks, a CCRC in Salisbury, NC

5.0
My life was rather chaotic when I first visited Trinity Oaks apartments. My husband had Alzheimer's disease, and I was needing help. Through a series of circumstances, he was admitted to the memory unit, a part of Trinity Oaks continuing care sections. I wanted to be near him to visit, so I ...
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St Stephens independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Stephens independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Stephens, 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 St Stephens 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 St Stephens 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
11.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in St Stephens 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 St Stephens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Stephens 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 St Stephens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Pinecrest, Trevi Vibrant Senior Living and Brookdale Charlotte East are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Stephens, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 45 independent living facilities near St Stephens, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in St Stephens, North Carolina is Holiday Crescent Heights. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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