The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Raleigh, NC for 2024
There are 29 Independent Living Communities in the Raleigh area, with 18 in Raleigh and 11 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Raleigh is $3,042 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,800. Cheaper rated regions include Cary with an...
average starting cost of 3,073.
To help you with your search, browse the 585 reviews below for independent living communities in Raleigh. On average, consumers rate independent living in Raleigh 4.57 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Pittsboro with an average rating of 4.75 out of 5 stars.
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Independent Living Facilities in Raleigh, North Carolina
"I was very impressed with the Gardens at Wakefield when I toured it for my parents. It is a clean, modern facility with a beautiful garden and surprisingly large apartments. My parents were able to move into a newly renovated apartment overlooking th..."
"My mom moved into Brookdale North Raleigh. The facility is very well-kept and nice. The size of the room is just enough for my mom. She has a studio apartment. It has a full kitchen. It's nice and modern. They provide a whole array of services there,..."
"I will be moving into Atria Oakridge. It's friendly and clean. They provide meals and they clean your apartment. The bedrooms are a little small, but they have a den, and the apartment I was looking at had a screened-in porch you could go out on and ..."
"My mom moved into Capital Oaks. I chose it because it was extremely clean, and I loved the fact that the property managers lived on the property. There's at least one person on the staff that my mother said was not friendly and was kind of rude. But ..."
"My mother, Susan Nelson, recently had an issue in her apartment that left her displaced for a short period. David Sexton and Emily Johnson went above and beyond in every way to make sure she was taken care of. David and Emily both went out of their..."
"Verena at Bedford Falls was good. There was a little confusion about me going in there for a tour, but they were able to accommodate me and still give me the tour. It's a very nice place. The pricing was a little higher and a little bit more than wha..."
"I particularly liked that Magnolia Glen had independent living with also healthcare. They had independent living on their own and they had independent living with different levels of packaged healthcare. Then, they have assisted living and they encou..."
"Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement Living was nice. Everything is included in one price. The food's very nice. The staff was also very nice. They gave me a proper tour and I enjoyed it. They had one bedroom, two bedrooms, and studios. They had quit..."
"Overture Crabtree 55+ Apartment Homes was good. I enjoyed it. They took me through the whole building and showed me the different activities that they have for the tenants. And I'm looking forward to moving in. They have a game room, they have a pool..."
"Overture Centennial 55+ Apartment Homes is the best place we have found, so far. The facility was new and very pretty. The apartments were a bigger size, with several different layouts to choose from. It had a pool that was ADA-compliant. They had a ..."
"The Cardinal at North Hills was very lovely. We were very impressed with what they had available. We were impressed with their indoor pool. There were several restaurants that you could choose for dining, and I think the price included 2 meals a day...."
"My sister-in-law's mother is at The Oaks at Whitaker Glen, and it is a very nice facility. It is very clean, operates well, and the staff is nice and helpful. They adhered very well to the COVID protocols, like not allowing anyone in unless they were..."
"Treeo Senior Living - Independent Living was outstanding and much newer. They have a theater for sports fans, pretty nice therapy, and a nice restaurant with tablecloths and everything. It was a very nice place...."
"I thought Jordan Oaks was great. They had a nice little party there, and there were still a lot of people sitting around in that area. Most of them, as we went by, spoke to us. Then the lady who was the manager took us around and showed us different ..."
"We chose Woodland Terrace for ourselves. It is away from the very busy streets, so it's very quiet. It's just 2 blocks from Trader Joe's and all those places where I buy fruits. To me, the location was great. We only have 180 residents. We have a pon..."
I have lived at Independence Village for almost eight years. I find the staff to be generally friendly and responsive. The meals are good, although they tend to have too many carbohydrates. The...
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Review of The Cardinal at North Hills
My parents moved to The Cardinal at North Hills. The place was clean. The amenities are nice. They have a large indoor pool and workout facilities. They have a staff on duty most of the day to help...
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Thank you, David. We appreciate your kind words! We're pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant!
I will be moving into Atria Oakridge. It's friendly and clean. They provide meals and they clean your apartment. The bedrooms are a little small, but they have a den, and the apartment I was...