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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.
60 Givens Gerber Park is pleased to offer an affordable housing option for adults over the age of 55 to enjoy the comforts of home and a community setting within their budget. Choose between spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments where bright light streams through large windows with views of...
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What I like about Renaissance Terrace is it's relatively small, so the residents get a lot of individualized attention. It's also a non-profit, so they're driven by their mission statement as opposed to a...
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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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.
Parkview is an independent living community designed to meet the needs of a wide range of seniors. Our states of the art communications system along with other personal services help residents maintain their independence and dignity much longer. We are located in historic Fountain City in a...
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Our mom has lived at Shannondale Assisted Living for about 4 years. While her mind and body have declined during her 90 years, we find peace in the fact that she is so happy everyday. The staff at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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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The community is very neat and clean. They go above and beyond to help the residence when they can. The staff is friendly and caring and they have lots of activities going on. I would recommend this...
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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Cost of independent living in Three Forks, NC

The average cost of senior living in Three Forks is $3,014 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Andrews, NC with an average of $2,937 per month.

Independent living costs in Three Forks, NC, vs. nearby cities

Three Forks, NC
$3,014/mo

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

Three Forks, NC
$3,014/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Three Forks, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,519/mo
Independent Living
$3,014/mo

Independent living costs in Three Forks, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,995/mo
Studio
$4,285/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,886/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,065/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,250/mo

Senior living costs in Three Forks 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: Three Forks, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThree Forks, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,014/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,819/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,519/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Three Forks, NC:$3,014/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Three Forks, NC:$3,819/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Three Forks, NC:$4,519/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Three Forks, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Three Forks 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
Three Forks, NC$4,528/mo$4,426/mo+2.3%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Three Forks, NC
2024 average cost:$4,528/mo
2023 average cost:$4,426/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
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 Three Forks

Recent reviews for independent living in Three Forks

Knoxville High Independent Living

4.7
The place is very clean, and very very beautiful. Everybody here is very nice. Once person after another takes care of each other. The people are very caring and make newcomers feel welcome. It's a great place to live. They have security guards, which makes me feel very safe. We have ...
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College Walk Retirement Ctr in Brevard, NC

4.0
This community does offer a lot of activities and amenities. This feels like an upscale community. They have a formal dining room where the wait staff take your order and then bring the meal to you. They offer computers for the residents to use. The staff were friendly and helpful. This ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

Three Forks independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Three Forks independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Three Forks, 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 Three Forks 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 Three Forks 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
16.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Three Forks 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 Three Forks communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Three Forks 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 Three Forks offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Julian Woods Retirement, Park Place of Fountain City and Atria Weston Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Three Forks, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 37 independent living facilities near Three Forks, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Three Forks, North Carolina is Park Place of Fountain City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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