The Best Independent Living Communities in Gaston County, NC

"The one I liked the most was the Brookdale Carriage Club Providence. Eva, the girl that showed us around, was so nice and wanted to try to fit the place to us, as to what we're looking for. It's a large place, and it covers all types of care. You can go in as an independent, and then if you need help, you can switch over and get assisted living right in the same place. Then, if you need memory care, they also have that available. That appealed to me because as you get older, you change, and I wouldn't want to move again. It had everything you could want. They have at least three meals a day, and on Sunday, they give you brunch. I didn't taste their food. I was invited back to taste it, but I never got back because of my fall. They were generous-sized and well-appointed rooms. They had a full kitchen with a stove, a microwave, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a washer and dryer. It had everything. It was spotless and very well done."

Siloam Residence is a peaceful, fun-loving senior living community located in the beautiful Lake Norman area, where all residents enjoy aging in place in a home-like environment. We are close to medical services, groceries, pharmacies, library and restaurants. Find companionship with people who share similar likes and interests and enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals with emphasis on health and likes. Services available to you include but are not limited to personal care, memory and Alzheimer's support, medication management by a registered pharmacist, RN visits, laundry and housekeeping services, and planned social gatherings and activities by trained and compassionate staff. You can be rest assured, knowing your care team is in place whenever you need us. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Licensed Facilities

"I visited the independent living of Brookdale Charlotte East. What I like best are the apartments and the living facilities. I also like that they give you a lot of options for the benefits they have. There was nothing that I did not like. They were flexible. If I didn't want food, I didn't have to take it, and I like that. The person who gave the tour was very accommodating. She showed me three apartments, and I thought that was giving a lot. All three were not available, only one was, but she was able to show them. I liked everything about it, except I wished that the price was a little bit lower. I saw the secretary who is at the front desk and lets people come in, and she was very accommodating. Other than that, I didn't see much of the staff's work. The people at the nail salon and the physical therapists were very friendly and accommodating, though. I was also surprised that they had that kind of help there. The size of the rooms and the layout were excellent. I was blown away by the closet space. Having four closets in Charlotte is unbelievable. It was very accommodating. I also liked the terrace they have on the side of the bedroom. I thought it was very nice, and each apartment had one."

"My father moved to Providence Meadows Gracious Retirement Living. We chose that for him because I felt like I was walking into a resort. He has a one bedroom, a separate living room, an outdoor porch off his living room, a kitchenette area, ample closet space (three closets), and a huge bathroom. They have so many programs such as outings. The dining room is just absolutely gorgeous. They have a library, a theater, a chapel, a workout room, and gardens everywhere. There are all kinds of games and all kinds of different activities. The food is very good. I can eat for free in the dining room with my father. The facility is extremely clean. It's almost like walking through a museum at times with just the incredible artwork and everything. You get more bang for your buck there. When you consider everything, especially the type of unit that my father is in (he's not in a studio, he's in a one-bedroom), we're paying a little extra for him to have that one-bedroom, but we want to do that and I think it's well worth the money."

Trevi is a brand new senior living community in Northeast Charlotte. Inspired by Italian Renaissance design, features include beautifully designed apartments, premium amenities and services, and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Trevi is a vibrant neighborhood you’ll always enjoy coming home to. We offer spacious, stylish, and luxurious, one-, two-, and three-bedroom independent living apartments. We have a variety of floor plans—many with unique features all their own. Personal choice is central to everything at Trevi Vibrant Senior Living. As a community with no entrance fee, at Trevi you are free to manage your own care decisions, getting just the services you need, only when you need them, all in the comfort of your own home.

"Holiday Willow Grove was beautiful inside. The folks there were great. They're very welcoming. If we could put it together, my brother would have been there right now. I looked at two efficiency rooms, and they were very nice and very roomy to be efficiency rooms. This place was extremely nice. The outside was extremely nice and well-kept. I would like to live there myself."

"I moved into Greenway Square Retirement Community. The staff was good and nice. My apartment has a very nice kitchen, which I don't use. I go down and eat. That's one thing I've enjoyed doing and not having to cook. I have a living room, a bedroom, and a bathroom. And we have a washer and dryer. We've got everything I need. They provide meals three times a day. I don't do the mornings, so I can't tell you anything about that. They have it too early for me, but I go to lunch and, supper. They've got a fitness center. They got a movie theater, well it's a theater and it's like the inside of a theater, but it's used for other things, too. But mainly it's theater and movies. And, we have a lounge called All Purpose Room that has games, and then the fitness center has got real big, and then they take care of some activities that they have in there. We're trying to get a choir started, which I've gone to. And that's really what I do myself and the happy hour, as they call it, a social. We had entertainment today. We've had that quite often and I enjoyed that. They have transportation that will take you to doctor's appointments."

"I have chosen River Rock at Dallas because it is a brand-new construction. And they have everything I need like a walk-in shower, a garage, wooden floors, and a patio. It's also one level. The rooms are very nice sized. There's a very nice community area. The landscape is nice."

"My stepdad was recently in Stanley Total Living Center for about a month. It was a wonderful place. The room was small, but other than that, it was good. "

"Great place to live. Lots of activities and close to restaurants and shopping. The entrance and the back of apartments could use some upgrades, however the new manager (Jan) is making every effort to get this done. Jan is definitely an uplifting figure at this community. The longer she is here, the better it will get. Andre is our maintenance person and is efficient and very attentive to resident needs. I hope to be living here for a very long time."

"My uncle decided to stay at Carolina Care Retirement Cottages in North Carolina. The lady that worked with us was just absolutely wonderful. She's the director. It was a very nice and very well-cared community. We were just very impressed. The physical appearance was excellent. Everything was really well-maintained. The landscaping was wonderful. It's a very friendly neighborhood for walking your dog. It's just a very nice little community. We got there after they had lunch, and it was a buffet-style lunch. My uncle got two plates to take home. He said the food was very, very good. They have their own chef. The staff explained that they go on little trips, and they have things in the clubhouse. They play bingo and have different activities. His apartment is very nice, and very friendly for the elderly. The kitchen is very well-equipped. It has nice appliances, carpeting, clean, and hardwood floors. The living area is very, very acceptable."

"Chambers Point at Ayrsley is a very friendly community and they have a very nice property manager. The process of moving my mom in was easy and it's very affordable. Their staff is wonderful. It is also very clean. The upkeep is wonderful and the grounds are beautiful. They have activities for the seniors, and they vary every week or every two weeks. They had a bingo night and painting. So, they are a really good community."

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"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 pretty. It had big bedrooms and a big bath -- it was just really nice. There is nothing bad I could say about it. "