The 19 Best Independent Living Communities in Charlotte, NC for 2018

There are 19 Independent Living Communities in the Charlotte area, with 15 in Charlotte and 4 nearby.

The average cost of independent living in Charlotte is $2,478 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,450. Cheaper nearby regions include Pineville with an average starting cost of $1,640.

To help you with your search, browse the 99 reviews below for independent living communities in Charlotte. On average, consumers rate independent living in Charlotte 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Pineville with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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15 Independent Living Communities in Charlotte, NC

Carmel Place

Provides: Independent Living

5512 Carmel Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226

"Carmel Place is extremely nice. I like it very much and it's a very fine community. The cleanliness is very good. They'll do housekeeping weekly, including changing the bed linens. They offer three..." More

MerryWood on Park

Provides: Independent Living

3600 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209

"Atria MerryWood was excellent with the exception of no healthcare. I've only encountered three staff members and they were very nice and helpful. The rooms were very nice and pleasant. The location..." More

Brookdale Carriage Club Providence

Provides: Independent Living

5800 Old Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226

"We placed dad at a Brookdale living facility, and it is lovely. They have all kinds of care, and he is in independent living. They have apartments and villas. They provide housekeeping once a week...." More

Brookdale Charlotte East

Provides: Independent Living

6053 Wilora Lake Rd., Charlotte, NC 28212

"My mother-in-law moved in Brookdale Charlotte East last Wednesday. She has a little assistance right now escorting her to meals and things like that, but so far so good with the independent living...." More

Shads Landing

Provides: Independent Living

9131 Benfield Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269

"Shads Landing is a beautiful place, but it is too much freedom for my mom. The rooms are more like apartments. The landscaping and the lake are beautiful. The people are very nice. They have..." More

Overture Cotswold

Provides: Independent Living

4830 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28211

Overture Providence

Provides: Independent Living

6805 Walnut Branch Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277

Aldersgate

Provides: Independent Living

3800 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215

"My father is a resident. He and I have been happy with the staff, facility, quality of care, activities, and food. " More

Brightmore of South Charlotte

Provides: Independent Living

10225 Old Ardrey Kell Road, Charlotte, NC 28277

"We moved into Brightmore of South Charlotte. The food is OK. The apartment is medium sized. It’s satisfactory. There's something going on every day and an exercise room program. " More

Waltonwood Providence

Provides: Independent Living

11945 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28277

"Waltonwood Providence was very nice and new, and the amenities were great. I know someone staying at the assisted living part, which was nice, too. We had a good lunch there. They had workout rooms..." More

Prosperity Creek

Provides: Independent Living

3705 Prosperity Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28269

"I love the place. The people at the office and the residents were excellent. They inspire me the way it stood out as far as cleanliness, it's excellent. " More

Gables at Druid Hills

Provides: Independent Living

1125 Kohler Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28206

"The Gables at Druid Hills was nicer and newer. The rooms were very spacious. They had more modern appliances including black kitchen appliances. The two-bedroom apartment that I saw was really..." More

Charlotte Spring Apartments

Provides: Independent Living

4825 Spring Trace Drive, Charlotte, NC 28269

"I live in Charlotte Spring, and it is a nice place. It is quiet and clean. It is like an apartment with two bedrooms -- just what I need. It is not too big, not too small. It is just right. There..." More

Providence Meadows Retirement Living

Provides: Independent Living

4123 Kuykendall Road, Charlotte, NC 28270

"I moved into Providence Meadows Gracious Retirement Living four months ago. It's three minutes from my daughter. This was the most reasonably priced. They offer three meals a day, and you can get..." More

White Oak Manor - Charlotte

Provides: Independent Living

4009 Craig Avenue Po Box 220130, Charlotte, NC ...

"It does have an elevator and during my 5 years I have seen no roaches. " More

4 Independent Living Communities near Charlotte, NC

The Manor

Provides: Independent Living

12910 Dorman Rd, Pineville, NC 28134

"Toured The Manor while looking at places for mom. The apartments are the nicest of any retirement community in Charlotte, and the kitchens and vaulted ceilings are particularly wonderful. The staff..." More

Willow Grove

Provides: Independent Living

10043 Idlewild Rd, Matthews, NC 28105

"My mom was in Willow Grove, and it was wonderful. The only thing they need to work on is their bus because when they take their trips, something always happens to it. Other than that, the place was..." More

The Dorchester

Provides: Independent Living

12920 Dorman Road, Pineville, NC 28134

"The Dorchester was extremely nice. They have 24/7 staff at the front desk, so you feel very safe. The food was wonderful and restaurant-style. The problem with them is that they have a two-year..." More

The Glens at Birkdale Commons & Still...

Provides: Independent Living

15504 Sullivan Glen Way, Huntersville, NC 28078

"My parents have moved into The Glens. Everyone there including staff and residents have been helpful, kind and very friendly. The units are clean, bright and perfectly laid out. It is wonderful to..." More

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Review of Providence Meadows Retirement Living

I moved into Providence Meadows Gracious Retirement Living four months ago. It's three minutes from my daughter. This was the most reasonably priced. They offer three meals a day, and you can get h... Read more

S.H.
Review of Aldersgate

Aldersgate was absolutely beautiful, and the colors in the main areas were very soothing, but it didn't have warmth. It was definitely newer and very well-appointed, but it was cold. The person who... Read more

Ann
Review of Brookdale Charlotte East

Brookdale Charlotte East had just had a party when we went there, but the people were not actively engaged and just sitting around and talking to each other. The woman who showed us around was very... Read more

Ann

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