The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Raleigh, NC for 2023
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 $2,802. Cheaper nearby regions include Chapel Hill with an average starting cost of $1,700.
To help you with your search, browse the 343 reviews below for independent living communities in Raleigh. On average, consumers rate independent living in Raleigh 4.6 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Pittsboro with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Independent Living Communities in Raleigh, NC
Caring Star 2023
Holiday Gardens at Wakefield
Provides: Independent Living
12800 Spruce Tree Way, Raleigh, NC 27614
"My mom has lived there for 12 years +. She loved her apartment and all the activities.
She enjoyed meeting for her meals and friendly faces. She spent many afternoons in the beautiful gardens and..." More
"My mom has lived there for 12 years +. She loved her apartment and all the activities.
She enjoyed meeting for her meals and friendly faces. She spent many afternoons in the beautiful gardens and..." More
Caring Star 2013
Brookdale North Raleigh
Provides: Independent Living
1200 Carlos Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609
"Brookdale North Raleigh was well-kept. The apartments they had were comfortable. The staff was friendly and seemed to care about the facility. They got bingo, games, and movies. It seemed like they..." More
"Brookdale North Raleigh was well-kept. The apartments they had were comfortable. The staff was friendly and seemed to care about the facility. They got bingo, games, and movies. It seemed like they..." More
Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh
Provides: Independent Living
3113 Charles B. Root Wynd, Raleigh, NC 27612
"The people at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh are very friendly. Everyone here, the staff and the residents, have been very nice. They have lots of activities. They have bingo four nights a..." More
"The people at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh are very friendly. Everyone here, the staff and the residents, have been very nice. They have lots of activities. They have bingo four nights a..." More
Atria Oakridge
Provides: Independent Living
10810 Sandy Oak Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614
"Atria Oakridge was very pleasant, very nice, open, and welcoming, and has plenty of yard space or outdoor space. They have good parking. It's very nice. They have a library and a beauty salon. They..." More
"Atria Oakridge was very pleasant, very nice, open, and welcoming, and has plenty of yard space or outdoor space. They have good parking. It's very nice. They have a library and a beauty salon. They..." More
Capital Oaks
Provides: Independent Living
6498 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613
"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..." More
"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..." More
Abbotswood at Stonehenge
Provides: Independent Living
7900 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27613
"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..." More
"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..." More
Verena at Bedford Falls
Provides: Independent Living
1580 Dunn Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614
"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..." More
"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..." More
The Cambridge at Brier Creek
Provides: Independent Living
7901 TW Alexander Dr, Raleigh, NC 27617
"We’re more than just a place to retire. We’re an active community of neighbors and friends perfectly located between two premiere cities. The Cambridge at Brier Creek offers you the luxuries of a..." More
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"We’re more than just a place to retire. We’re an active community of neighbors and friends perfectly located between two premiere cities. The Cambridge at Brier Creek offers you the luxuries of a..." More
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Upside Raleigh
Provides: Independent Living
200 Park at North Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
" is a new category of senior living. We provide flexible services at hundreds of aging-friendly, luxury rental apartment properties. Whether you are looking for day-to-day convenience, an added..." More
" is a new category of senior living. We provide flexible services at hundreds of aging-friendly, luxury rental apartment properties. Whether you are looking for day-to-day convenience, an added..." More
Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement ...
Provides: Independent Living
7501 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
"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..." More
"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..." More
Caring Star 2013
Magnolia Glen
Provides: Independent Living
5301 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612
"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..." More
"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..." More
Overture Crabtree 55+ Apartment Homes
Provides: Independent Living
4408 Marriott Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612
"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..." More
"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..." More
Overture Centennial 55+ Apartment Homes
Provides: Independent Living
600 Bilyeu, Raleigh, NC 27606
"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..." More
"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..." More
Springmoor Life Care Retirement Commu...
Provides: Independent Living
1500 Sawmill Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
"Springmoor is a nationally accredited full service life care retirement community located in a beautifully developed area in Northwest Raleigh. Springmoor is designed to emphasize independent..." More
"Springmoor is a nationally accredited full service life care retirement community located in a beautifully developed area in Northwest Raleigh. Springmoor is designed to emphasize independent..." More
The Cardinal at North Hills
Provides: Independent Living
4030 Cardinal at N Hills St, Raleigh, NC 27609
"We toured The Cardinal in Raleigh last week. It was excellent; it's a wonderful place. The staff was tremendous. They're very helpful and very caring. I like everything: the staff, the apartments,..." More
"We toured The Cardinal in Raleigh last week. It was excellent; it's a wonderful place. The staff was tremendous. They're very helpful and very caring. I like everything: the staff, the apartments,..." More
The Oaks at Whitaker Glen
Provides: Independent Living
501 E Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27608
"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..." More
"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..." More
Treeo Senior Living - Independent Living
Provides: Independent Living
2722 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
"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..." More
"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..." More
Capital Towers
Provides: Independent Living
4812 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609
"Welcome to Capital Towers! Capital Towers is a quiet, friendly community providing independent living for a minimal cost. Utilities included in the monthly rent.Capital Towers offers affordable..." More
"Welcome to Capital Towers! Capital Towers is a quiet, friendly community providing independent living for a minimal cost. Utilities included in the monthly rent.Capital Towers offers affordable..." More
Woodland Terrace
Provides: Independent Living
300 Kildaire Woods Drive, Cary, NC 27511
"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..." More
"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..." More
Jordan Oaks
Provides: Independent Living
10820 Penny Rd, Cary, NC 27518
"I had an in-person tour of Jordan Oaks. I like the location and the cost. I liked the services included for that cost. I like the cleanliness and friendliness of the people there. We saw some..." More
"I had an in-person tour of Jordan Oaks. I like the location and the cost. I liked the services included for that cost. I like the cleanliness and friendliness of the people there. We saw some..." More
Atria Cary
Provides: Independent Living
7000 Regency Pkwy , Cary, NC 27518
"Atria Cary is a brand-new building. Right now, they're probably more than halfway filled. The two-bedroom units, which we're probably going to be interested in, went very quickly. They're, at this..." More
"Atria Cary is a brand-new building. Right now, they're probably more than halfway filled. The two-bedroom units, which we're probably going to be interested in, went very quickly. They're, at this..." More
Reserve at Mills Farm
Provides: Independent Living
2030 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27523
"My mom has moved into The Reserve at Mills Farm. It's a great place, very updated, and very clean. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. There are lots of activities and great food. For..." More
"My mom has moved into The Reserve at Mills Farm. It's a great place, very updated, and very clean. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. There are lots of activities and great food. For..." More
Preston Pointe LLC
Provides: Independent Living
1995 NW Cary Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560
"My parents have moved into Preston Pointe in Morrisville. It's been about 2 weeks now. They're in independent living. It has a nice appearance. I like the apartments, and they were able to get a..." More
"My parents have moved into Preston Pointe in Morrisville. It's been about 2 weeks now. They're in independent living. It has a nice appearance. I like the apartments, and they were able to get a..." More
Waltonwood Cary Parkway
Provides: Independent Living
750 SE Cary Parkway, Cary, NC 27511
"My husband and I moved to Waltonwood Cary Parkway, the place is excellent. It's clean and bright, there's a lot of natural light, and they are in the process of redoing the carpeting and updating..." More
"My husband and I moved to Waltonwood Cary Parkway, the place is excellent. It's clean and bright, there's a lot of natural light, and they are in the process of redoing the carpeting and updating..." More
Glenaire
Provides: Independent Living
4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary, NC 27511
"Glenaire was putting together a new facility right now. I liked the fact that it seemed to be very well-maintained, well-run, and well-equipped to handle any issues for different levels of care...." More
"Glenaire was putting together a new facility right now. I liked the fact that it seemed to be very well-maintained, well-run, and well-equipped to handle any issues for different levels of care...." More
The Templeton of Cary
Provides: Independent Living
215 Brightmore Dr, Cary, NC 27518
"My wife and I live in the Templeton of Cary. The facility is only three years old. They've done a really good job of maintaining the facility during those three years. If you didn't know it was..." More
"My wife and I live in the Templeton of Cary. The facility is only three years old. They've done a really good job of maintaining the facility during those three years. If you didn't know it was..." More
Stoneridge Gracious Retirement Living
Provides: Independent Living
105 Convention Drive, Cary, NC 27511
"Stoneridge Gracious Retirement Living was a very nice place. They had lots of activities. The problem is that I can't afford it. It's like $2900 a month. The staff were very nice and very helpful...." More
"Stoneridge Gracious Retirement Living was a very nice place. They had lots of activities. The problem is that I can't afford it. It's like $2900 a month. The staff were very nice and very helpful...." More
Searstone
Provides: Independent Living
17001 Searstone Dr, Cary, NC 27513
"Searstone was probably the top of the line in terms of quality and amenities. The cost of it was reflected in the services that they offered. They've established themselves to be a high level of..." More
"Searstone was probably the top of the line in terms of quality and amenities. The cost of it was reflected in the services that they offered. They've established themselves to be a high level of..." More
The Commons at Highland Village
Provides: Independent Living
100 Highland Commons Court, Cary, NC 27511
"My mom has been living in Highland Commons; it has been great, and she has been very happy there. It’s a safe and clean environment with friendly people and very nice staff. They have activities,..." More
"My mom has been living in Highland Commons; it has been great, and she has been very happy there. It’s a safe and clean environment with friendly people and very nice staff. They have activities,..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Raleigh
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Review of Capital Oaks
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 mo... Read more
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Review of Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh
I didn't like Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh because when you walked in, it wasn't welcoming. It looked like a hospital to me. I also didn't care for the staff very much. They were not as war... Read more
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Review of Holiday Gardens at Wakefield
My mom has lived there for 12 years +. She loved her apartment and all the activities. She enjoyed meeting for her meals and friendly faces. She spent many afternoons in the beautiful gardens and ... Read more
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