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zipAveragecost: $3,707

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Photo of Southern Pines
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9.4
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35 reviews
9.4
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35 reviews
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Mom is very happy at Southern Pines Gracious Living. We are very happy with her situation in general. I would highly recommend Gracious Living. They have been very stable for a long time.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Southern Pines Gracious Retirement Living, we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities +pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each...
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Photo of Heritage Place
88 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.9
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46 reviews
8.9
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46 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
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3 star
9%
2 star
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Heritage place is a great place for Mom. The rooms are clean, the hallways are roomy and wide, the staff are friendly and accommodating. The food needs to have more variety, but it is nutritious.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Around here, we say that Heritage Place is Full of Life. It’s true. Keeping our Resident engaged, socially, physically and spiritually makes all the difference. It’s why the people who live and who work here seem to have a special SPARK every day. Programming and events range from lectures and...
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Photo of St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC
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2929 Floor plans available
7.0
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6 reviews
7.0
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3 star
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The reason we gave it a 4 is only because I think everyone can improve somehow, however we have her in a very nice place now. They have been great and I really like it there. The staff is really nice, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Wesley Pines
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Wesley Pines is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food and beverage;...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life at Scotia Village Scotia Village provides a lifestyle that allows you to stay engaged, to try new things and continue challenging yourself. The choices of activities are many, and what you choose to do is limited only by your imagination. Enjoy eating in our delectable restaurant style...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Barker Ten Mile, NC

The average cost of senior living in Barker Ten Mile is $3,707 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairmont, NC with an average of $3,363 per month.

Independent living costs in Barker Ten Mile, NC, vs. nearby cities

Barker Ten Mile, NC
$3,707/mo
$3,707/mo
$3,725/mo

Independent living costs in Barker Ten Mile, NC, vs. state and national averages

Barker Ten Mile, NC
$3,707/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Barker Ten Mile, NC, vs. other senior living options

$3,964/mo
Independent Living
$3,707/mo

Independent living costs in Barker Ten Mile, NC, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,165/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,935/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,495/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,295/mo

Senior living costs in Barker Ten Mile vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Barker Ten Mile, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarker Ten Mile, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,707/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,616/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$3,964/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Barker Ten Mile, NC:$3,707/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Barker Ten Mile, NC:$3,616/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Barker Ten Mile, NC:$3,964/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Barker Ten Mile, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Barker Ten Mile and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Barker Ten Mile, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Barker Ten Mile have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barker Ten Mile, NC$3,358/mo$2,926/mo+14.8%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Barker Ten Mile, NC
2024 average cost:$3,358/mo
2023 average cost:$2,926/mo
Percent change:+14.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,416/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Barker Ten Mile

Recent reviews for independent living in Barker Ten Mile

Southern Pines

5.0
I will say that my mom loved SP Gracious Living. She was not able to be there but 3 months. She made friends. She played bingo and won so often that it gave her a thrill. She enjoyed the staff, the food and the other residents. She told me she wished she had moved there years earlier. Had mom ...
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Heritage Place in Fayetteville, NC

5.0
So far so good. He likes the food, they have a great activity roster. I'd say dad is thriving. I would recommend this community to others.

St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC in Southern Pines, NC

5.0
For me it wasn't about the money it was about the care that they give to the residents. I would say to go to this community. I tell my wife that when I get older I am going to go here and it was the best place that I looked at. They have activities like religious activities, bingo, yoga, cards, ...
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Barker Ten Mile independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barker Ten Mile independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barker Ten Mile, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barker Ten Mile independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Barker Ten Mile partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Barker Ten Mile independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Barker Ten Mile communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barker Ten Mile, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barker Ten Mile independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Barker Ten Mile offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
47%
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Southern Pines, Heritage Place and St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barker Ten Mile, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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