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Photo of The Reserve at Greenbrier
99 Photos available
9.9
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25 reviews
9.9
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25 reviews
5 star
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16%
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This is a wonderful place with wonderful people. Everyone is friendly and the activities are great. We even have a happy hour night.
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.
Living has never been better or easier with the perfect combination of comfort and location. Chesapeake's newest luxury apartment community designed for active adults will fill you with a fresh sense of contentment. Alta Reserve is a 55 and Better community, offers many luxuries and amenities....
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9.8
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80 reviews
9.8
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80 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
21%
3 star
4%
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The only downside is that they do not have night time security. They do have an evening shift maintenance person who helps keep an eye on things after 8pm until about midnight, but I don't think anyone is...
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.
Lighthouse Pointe provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in the beautiful and historic town of Chesapeake, Lighthouse Pointe offers you quality and comfort along the Atlantic coast. We're close to fine dining, wonderful shopping, excellent healthcare...
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Photo of Harmony at Independence
99 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
9.0
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68 reviews
9.0
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68 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
40%
3 star
3%
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3%
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1%
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Harmony at Independence has been a godsend for my family. My Dad is very happy as a resident. Harmony keeps me informed, the facility is well maintained. All of the staff have been on point and very...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at IndependenceIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Virginia Beach, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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94 reviews
9.0
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94 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
34%
3 star
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So far it's been good, there are always a few learning issues with staff and the residents but for the most part they have been very helpful and supportive to my Mom and I. My only other comment would be...
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.
Located in the heart of Virginia Beach—one of America's premier resort towns—Atria Virginia Beach is a welcoming community with all the comforts of home. Stay active through a diverse social calendar that includes exercise classes, book discussions and educational seminars. Atria Virginia Beach...
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99 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
8.9
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47 reviews
8.9
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47 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
23%
3 star
19%
2 star
9%
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Good location- close to hospital, restaurants & stores. Great housekeeping. Pleasant staff overall however one medical delivery was misplaced; hence scores a 4 instead of a 5.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at OakbrookeIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Chesapeake, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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8.6
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30 reviews
8.6
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30 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
23%
3 star
7%
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I can say again our interaction at Willow Creek was great. It was a very positive experience and staff were extremely supportive and helpful. I had to move dad to NC where I live and placed him 3 months ago...
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.
At Willow Creek, 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 of our residents. Plus, each...
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99 Floor plans available
6.0
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47 reviews
6.0
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47 reviews
5 star
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4 star
9%
3 star
2%
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We moved Mom out about a year ago. I'm not in the loop any longer. We were in the independent side so I would say the Activities team was great. Apartments were a nice size. We had a studio but it was...
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.
As a resident of First Colonial Inn, you can take advantage of the refreshing outdoor campus by joining the gardening club, bird watching, or perfecting your putting on the private green. Take an afternoon stroll or just relax with a good friend on the terrace. Indoors the energy is contagious,...
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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
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Duck, NC

The average cost of senior living in Duck is $4,318 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Creswell, NC with an average of $481 per month.

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

Duck, NC
$4,318/mo

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

Duck, NC
$4,318/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,048/mo
Independent Living
$4,318/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,700/mo
Studio
$5,018/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,870/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,258/mo

Senior living costs in Duck 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: Duck, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDuck, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,318/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,321/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,048/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Duck, NC:$4,318/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Duck, NC:$4,321/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Duck, NC:$5,048/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Duck

Recent reviews for independent living in Duck

First Colonial Inn in Virginia Beach, VA

4.9
I am very happy and pleased with our experience. I would encourage you to visit to see if it would be a good fit for your loved one. My loved one has jumped right in to the activities. They have bingo, exercise classes, outings, and more for the residents to choose from. They have a beauty ...
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Harmony at Independence in Virginia Beach, VA

4.5
They answer emergency pull cords quickly. Have a paramedics to come for fall help. Have good all building activities and specific group activities. I would recommend them for independent living. Have no experience with assisted or memory care.

The Reserve at Greenbrier in Chesapeake, VA

5.0
The facility was safe and friendly, with lots of cheerful residents! The staff were flexible and reassuring. Treated us like family. Absolutely take time to explore The Reserve at Greenbrier; you'll feel at home before you move in!

Duck independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Duck independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Duck, 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 Duck 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 Duck partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Duck, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Duck 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 Duck communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Duck, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Duck 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 Duck offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Duck, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
47%
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The Reserve at Greenbrier, Holiday Lighthouse Pointe and Discovery Commons Virginia Beach are the top-rated independent living facilities near Duck, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Duck, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Duck, North Carolina is Holiday Lighthouse Pointe. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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