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

There are 19 Independent Living Communities in the Raleigh area, with 11 in Raleigh and 8 nearby.

The average cost of independent living in Raleigh is $2,657 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,450. Cheaper nearby regions include Cary with an average starting cost of $2,299.

To help you with your search, browse the 131 reviews below for independent living communities in Raleigh. On average, consumers rate independent living in Raleigh 4.3 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Wake Forest with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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11 Independent Living Communities in Raleigh, NC

Brookdale North Raleigh

Provides: Independent Living

1200 Carlos Drive, Raleigh, NC 27609

"My mother was at Brookdale North Raleigh. Her room was very nice. They have quite a lot of activities like puzzles, entertainment, and different trips scheduled. They have a library, a hair salon,..." More

Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh

Provides: Independent Living

3113 Charles B. Root Wynd, Raleigh, NC 27612

"I picked Independence Village of Olde Raleigh for my parents. It is a very nice and clean place. They didnt charge us a lot to join them and required almost nothing. It's month to month, so if my..." More

Capital Oaks

Provides: Independent Living

6498 Ray Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613

"Capital Oaks is a beautiful community. They have nice open areas and a nice dining setup. The staff is very pleasant and helpful. The location was decent and the grounds are beautiful. Everything..." More

The Gardens at Wakefield Plantation

Provides: Independent Living

12800 Spruce Tree Way, Raleigh, NC 27614

"My mother is at the independent living level of The Gardens at Wakefield Plantation, but we hired personal care assistance separately. It's a beautiful community and well-kept. The staff is very..." More

Atria Oakridge

Provides: Independent Living

10810 Sandy Oak Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614

"I moved into Atria. The food is wonderful, and I eat breakfast and dinner with them. The only problem is the microwave. I have a 2-bedroom, 2-bath, and I use the second bedroom as an office. I have..." More

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Overture Crabtree

Provides: Independent Living

4408 Marriott Drive, Raleigh, NC 27612

"We went to Overture Crabtree. It's very nice. The staff is good, and the community is nice. There's no food there. However, it was not right for my mother at this time." More

Whispering Pines Gracious Retirement ...

Provides: Independent Living

7501 Lead Mine Road, Raleigh, NC 27615

"Whispering Pines is bigger and nicer than other places we looked at. My mom is there. Everything is nicely decorated. They have lots of beautiful art, too. The residents are mostly happy, and..." More

Magnolia Glen

Provides: Independent Living

5301 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27612

"Magnolia Glen was also very attractive. The activities were very intellectually stimulating. What I did not like about it was that they only provide breakfast every day and 20 meals a month. You..." More

Abbotswood at Stonehenge

Provides: Independent Living

7900 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC 27613

"Mom has lived at Abbotswood for over a year and we could not be happier! The food is great, the apartments are beautiful and the staff is like family to me. Would absolutely recommend Abbotswood to..." More

Springmoor

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

The Cardinal at North Hills

Provides: Independent Living

141 Park at North Hills, Raleigh, NC 27609

8 Independent Living Communities near Raleigh, NC

Woodland Terrace

Provides: Independent Living

300 Kildaire Woods Drive, Cary, NC 27511

"My parents are in Woodland Terrace. They allow people to go into the community initially for independent living, but through the agency that works with them on-site, people can purchase a la carte..." More

Jordan Oaks

Provides: Independent Living

10820 Penny Rd, Cary, NC 27518

"Jordan Oaks had a chapel, a game room, and reading rooms. The food was good. Everybody was very friendly and answered all of our questions. " More

The Lodge at Wake Forest

Provides: Independent Living

1151 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587

"I visited the Lodge at Wake Forest, and I enjoyed it. It was very nice. The people were very friendly. I liked all the amenities they have. We stayed there for lunch, talked to a resident who had..." More

Cambridge Village of Apex

Provides: Independent Living

10000 Cambridge Village Loop, Apex, NC 27502

"A neighbor is at Cambridge Village of Apex, so we went to see him, and I was very impressed with this community. It is quite expensive, but it's a good size place. They offer everything. They have..." More

Preston Pointe LLC

Provides: Independent Living

1995 NW Cary Pkwy, Morrisville, NC 27560

"I hope to convince my mother to relocate to The Manor Village! My friend is so fond of her new home and it shows in both her face and happy demeanor. The grounds and inside are clean, inviting, and..." 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

Glenaire

Provides: Independent Living

4000 Glenaire Circle, Cary, NC 27511

"In the past, both my parents have stayed at Glenaire. After my father had a stroke, we decided to move them out of Glenaire and into a facility that had more substantial assisted living services..." More

Crossings at Heritage

Provides: Independent Living

3134 Branch Ferry Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587

"My mom is living at Crossings at Heritage, and we love it. It's wonderful, very well kept, the people are really sweet, and I feel very comfortable having her there. It's perfect for her. She..." More

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Review of The Gardens at Wakefield Plantation

My mother is at the independent living level of The Gardens at Wakefield Plantation, but we hired personal care assistance separately. It's a beautiful community and well-kept. The staff is very ni... Read more

Ava
Review of Overture Crabtree

We went to Overture Crabtree. It's very nice. The staff is good, and the community is nice. There's no food there. However, it was not right for my mother at this time. Read more

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Review of Overture Crabtree

Overture Crabtree is an excellent place, and my experience living here is great. The food is good. They give the independent living residents breakfast every day. The place itself is nice, clean, a... Read more

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