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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cornwall, NC

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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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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.
The support you need, with the independence you want.Brand new Coventry House Inn of Oxford takes advantage of what the nearby community has to offer and provides a beautiful, safe, and enjoyable place for all residents to get the most out of each day. Quality retirement living has never been so...
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I have been living at Whitmore for 7+ months. I am using as much of my furniture as I could make room for. All the staff are very happy & pleasant. Each is eager to help with your needs. We have cooks for...
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
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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
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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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
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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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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.
Near Raleigh, NC, we’re changing the way people think about retirement communities. If you thought SearStone was a big dream—you were right. And now it’s an even bigger reality. People have brought the whole community to life. They’re savoring the grilled salmon in formal dining. They’re raising...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Cornwall, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cornwall is $3,572 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Littleton, NC with an average of $3,026 per month.

Independent living costs in Cornwall, NC, vs. nearby cities

Cornwall, NC
$3,572/mo
$3,772/mo
$3,827/mo

Independent living costs in Cornwall, NC, vs. state and national averages

Cornwall, NC
$3,572/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Cornwall, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,858/mo
Independent Living
$3,572/mo

Independent living costs in Cornwall, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,865/mo
Studio
$3,796/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,359/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,077/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,098/mo

Senior living costs in Cornwall 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: Cornwall, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCornwall, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,572/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,078/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,858/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Cornwall, NC:$3,572/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Cornwall, NC:$5,078/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Cornwall, NC:$5,858/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Cornwall, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cornwall 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 Cornwall, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cornwall 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cornwall, NC$3,764/mo$3,518/mo+7.0%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Cornwall, NC
2024 average cost:$3,764/mo
2023 average cost:$3,518/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,416/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cornwall

Recent reviews for independent living in Cornwall

The Lodge at Wake Forest

4.3
From what I do know, he is very happy there. They did want to raise their fees this year, but they worked with him to keep it as minimal of an increase as he could handle based on his Pension and SS income. He does enjoy much of the staff and residents.

Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, NC

5.0
My family and I have been very pleased with the care our mother and brother got at MG. Our mother was in independent living and our brother was in assisted living. They would both still be there had it not been for the decline of my mother’s cognitive decline. We had to move her to a facility ...
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Woodland Terrace in Cary, NC

4.6
The staff was super helpful and friendly. The facility is very clean. I think it would be helpful if the facility could have some sort of orientation for family members to attend.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews highlight the friendly and inviting nature of the communities. For instance, at Waltonwood Lake Boone, residents and staff are described as caring and helpful, while residents of Atria Oakridge enjoy socializing with their neighbors, forming new friendships. Newcomers are wel ...
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Excellent food and dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, residents consistently praise the food quality at their communities. At Holiday Gardens at Wakefield, meals are described as delicious and varied, while the dining areas at Verena at Bedford Falls provide a warm and inviting atmosphere for residents to enjoy their mea ...
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Thoughtful staff who accommodate individual needs. Several reviews mention the attentiveness and thoughtfulness of the communities' staff. For example, at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh, the staff go above and beyond to help residents with their specific needs, and at Whispering Pines, the staff make sure to accommodate residents with ...
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Active social calendars with various activities. The communities offer a range of activities for residents to engage in. At Atria Oakridge, residents enjoy activities such as pottery, painting, games, and off-site excursions, while Verena at Bedford Falls offers regular movie nights, music performances, and billiards in the game room.
Beautifully maintained facilities and grounds. Reviews frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, both indoors and outdoors. At Holiday Gardens at Wakefield, the facilities have a modern, bright, and sunny feel, while the courtyards at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh provide a peaceful space for residents t ...
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Secure and safe community living. Several reviews mention the sense of security and safety that the communities provide. For instance, at The Willows at Raleigh, the staff are available 24/7 to respond to emergencies, and at Woodland Terrace, the community offers an emergency call necklace for added peace of mind.
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Cornwall independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cornwall independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cornwall, 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 Cornwall 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 Cornwall 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
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Cornwall 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 Cornwall communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
55%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cornwall 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 Cornwall offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cornwall, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
47.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brier Pointe Retirement Community, Holiday Gardens at Wakefield and Atria Oakridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cornwall, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 48 independent living facilities near Cornwall, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cornwall, North Carolina are Holiday Gardens at Wakefield, Atria Oakridge and Waltonwood Lake Boone. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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