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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.
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: 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
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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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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
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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.
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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.
Autumn Summers is a 55+ leisure living community with a mission to engage, enrich, and nurture the health and spirits of the active seniors in our care.Our essence in précis is to establish private retirement villages providing an integrated network of concierge, security and well-being services...
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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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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Change is HARD!! It was difficult leaving our lovely home after 46 years. In short — it was the best decision we ever made and we could not be happier! Life simply does not get any easier as the years go...
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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Photo of Edwards Place
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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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.
Photo of The Cypress of Raleigh
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.

Cost of independent living in Stevens Mill, NC

The average cost of senior living in Stevens Mill is $3,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stantonsburg, NC with an average of $2,873 per month.

Independent living costs in Stevens Mill, NC, vs. nearby cities

Stevens Mill, NC
$3,913/mo
$4,121/mo
$4,121/mo

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

Stevens Mill, NC
$3,913/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Stevens Mill, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,357/mo
Independent Living
$3,913/mo

Independent living costs in Stevens Mill, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,865/mo
Studio
$4,088/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,667/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,309/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,900/mo

Senior living costs in Stevens Mill 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: Stevens Mill, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStevens Mill, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,913/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,333/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,357/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Stevens Mill, NC:$3,913/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Stevens Mill, NC:$4,333/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Stevens Mill, NC:$5,357/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Stevens Mill, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stevens Mill 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Stevens Mill, NC$3,897/mo$3,520/mo+10.7%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Stevens Mill, NC
2024 average cost:$3,897/mo
2023 average cost:$3,520/mo
Percent change:+10.7%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Stevens Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Stevens Mill

Cypress Glen in Greenville, NC

5.0
I'd like to thank the Cypress Glen Community (staff and residents) who have made my mother's first year there so special! Relocating to her new home in Greenville (especially during a pandemic) one year ago went very well. Our family (including Mom) have been pleased with the care she's received ...
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The Lodge at Wake Forest

4.3
From what I do know, he is very happy there. They did want to raise their fees this year, but they worked with him to keep it as minimal of an increase as he could handle based on his Pension and SS income. He does enjoy much of the staff and residents.

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
The staff was very easy to work with, very sensitive to our needs and very helpful with all the things I may not realize I would need. Communication was excellent and my texts and calls during the process were always answered promptly. It was a difficult move at the time, but now my parents are ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Several reviews from Stoneridge, Waltonwood Lake Boone, and Atria Oakridge mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff in their communities. Residents and families alike express appreciation for the personalized attention and care provided by the staff.
Variety of social activities. Numerous reviews, including those from Whispering Pines, Waltonwood Lake Boone, Atria Cary, and Atria Oakridge, highlight the wide range of social activities offered in their communities. Residents engage in activities such as card games, music performances, exercise classes, and more.
Supportive and helpful staff during transitions. Reviews from Waltonwood Lake Boone, Atria Oakridge, and Whispering Pines praise the staff's assistance and support during the transition process. Many residents and families express gratitude for the care and attention given during their move-in and adjustment periods.
Clean and well-maintained communities. Reviews from Brookdale North Raleigh, Atria Oakridge, and Holiday Gardens at Wakefield consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. Residents appreciate the attention to detail and the sense of pride taken in maintaining the facilities.
Friendly and social resident community. Reviews from Atria Oakridge, Atria Cary, and Stoneridge highlight the social nature of their communities, with residents forming friendships and looking out for one another. The welcoming atmosphere fosters a sense of belonging and community engagement.
Accessible and convenient location. Reviews from Waltonwood Lake Boone, Atria Oakridge, and Whispering Pines mention the ease of access to shopping, dining, and medical care in their communities. Convenient locations contribute to residents' overall satisfaction and sense of independence.
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Stevens Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stevens Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stevens Mill, 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 Stevens Mill 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 Stevens Mill 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
15.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Stevens Mill 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 Stevens Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
51.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stevens Mill 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 Stevens Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
61.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
46.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
59%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.5%
47%
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Atria Cary, Holiday Gardens at Wakefield and Atria Oakridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stevens Mill, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 44 independent living facilities near Stevens Mill, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Stevens Mill, North Carolina are Holiday Gardens at Wakefield, Atria Oakridge and Verena at Bedford Falls. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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