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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Zebulon, NC

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

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9.8
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Happy with my apt. Food has been getting better actually. Staff if great! Just changed from SPectrum to direct TV...not real happy about that. You can keep Spectrum WiFi and TV but then you pay them. Having...
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.
The Gardens at Wakefield provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.The Gardens at Wakefield is located in Raleigh, NC, the capital and second largest city in the state. The community is conveniently located in the northeast corner of Raleigh with close proximity to...
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99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.8
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91 reviews
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Everyone is very welcoming and friendly. There have been many changes in staffing, including 4 changes in culinary director in the 10.5 months we've been here. The food has been the biggest issue.
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.
Atria Oakridge offers residents a lively social atmosphere while taking care of the housekeeping, cooking, and even transportation. Whether escaping with a good book on our patio or cheering on your favorite team in our sports lounge, your time is truly yours. We offer educational and cultural...
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9.7
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36 reviews
9.7
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My mother had a bad transition because of stress but staff has been helpful. My parents are disappointed in some of the food but overall it is a great place.
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.
The Willows at Raleigh offers high-quality independent living and access to assisted living services through licensed providers in Raleigh, North Carolina. Located in the heart of the South, our community exudes southern hospitality, capturing the warmth and friendliness of our city.
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Staff is friendly and helpful. I get the impression that they are cooking out of a recipe book. Nothing is simple. They spent a long time overcooking the entrees. All meats were cooked dry and flavorless....
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.
Do you love natural beauty, or is it the buzz of city happenings that you prefer? At Verena at Bedford Falls, one of the True Connection Communities, you don’t have to choose. We are ideally situated in a quiet neighborhood, only a stone’s throw from the thriving heart of Raleigh, the City of...
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64 reviews
9.5
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Mom loves being there. The residents there seem much more lively/vibrant than other places we looked at. Activities are available for participation all day long. Management was helpful with ideas for...
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.
At Whispering Pines, we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities and pour coffee at mealtime while taking the time to get to know each of our...
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55 Floor plans available
9.1
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87 reviews
9.1
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Brookdale is very clean all staff are awesome food is very good nice selections all kinds of activities residents are friendly the staff they all are very helpful
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.
Our exceptional senior care community offers independent living services for seniors in Raleigh, N.C., which is renowned for its high quality of life. With pet-friendly apartments designed to feel and function like home, a jam-packed activities calendar and upscale conveniences, our community is...
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They were very easy to work with when we moved mom in, and they all got to know her quickly. Everyone seems very welcoming. There are a lot of choices for food, but mom complains often that they run out of...
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.
The Lodge at Wake Forest has been voted "Best of the Best" in senior living for 7 years in a row. We are managed by Holiday Retirement, who pioneered Independent Living in 1971. The Lodge offers everything our residents need under one roof: billiard and game room, chapel, beauty salon, library,...
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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, 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Zebulon, NC

The average cost of senior living in Zebulon is $4,292 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Durham, NC with an average of $2,876 per month.

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

Zebulon, NC
$4,292/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$8,291/mo
Independent Living
$4,292/mo

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

Studio
$3,424/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,544/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,770/mo

Senior living costs in Zebulon 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: Zebulon, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeZebulon, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,292/mo$3,534/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,948/mo$6,196/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,291/mo$7,410/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Zebulon, NC:$4,292/mo
North Carolina:$3,534/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Zebulon, NC:$6,948/mo
North Carolina:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Zebulon, NC:$8,291/mo
North Carolina:$7,410/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Zebulon, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Zebulon 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 average 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
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Zebulon, NC$4,361/mo$3,891/mo+12.1%
North Carolina$3,819/mo$3,552/mo+7.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Zebulon, NC
2024 average cost:$4,361/mo
2023 average cost:$3,891/mo
Percent change:+12.1%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,819/mo
2023 average cost:$3,552/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Zebulon

Recent reviews for independent living in Zebulon

Overture Crabtree 55+ Apartment Homes in Raleigh, NC

3.9
I think they need to try and bring some more activities into the property. A lot of people are dissatisfied that they are missing something that they thought they would be getting. A lot of residents tend to get into their own groups which can be good for some people, and not so good for others. ...
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Parkwood Village in Wilson, NC

4.4
From the initial visit to move in, everyone has been genuinely nice and friendly. Everyone is and was very welcoming. The landing is a great place to live. The location is a plus. The only downside in my opinion is that every year the rent goes up, which i don’t like because most people who live ...
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Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, NC

5.0
My family and I have been very pleased with the care our mother and brother got at MG. Our mother was in independent living and our brother was in assisted living. They would both still be there had it not been for the decline of my mother’s cognitive decline. We had to move her to a facility ...
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Zebulon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Zebulon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Zebulon, 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 Zebulon 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 Zebulon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Zebulon, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
0.9%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Zebulon 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 Zebulon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Zebulon, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.7%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
47.8%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Zebulon 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 Zebulon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60.1%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.3%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.7%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.4%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.3%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
62.4%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
48.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
61.5%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.2%
40.8%
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