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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Edinburgh, NC

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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
5 star
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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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2929 Floor plans available
7.0
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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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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.
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: 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.
Photo of Pine Knoll at SJP
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
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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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Cost of independent living in Edinburgh, NC

The average cost of senior living in Edinburgh is $3,884 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pinebluff, NC with an average of $3,254 per month.

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

Edinburgh, NC
$3,884/mo
$3,460/mo
$3,460/mo

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

Edinburgh, NC
$3,884/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$4,506/mo
Independent Living
$3,884/mo

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

Studio
$4,650/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,262/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,496/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,295/mo

Senior living costs in Edinburgh 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: Edinburgh, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEdinburgh, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,884/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,177/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,506/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Edinburgh, NC:$3,884/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Edinburgh, NC:$4,177/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Edinburgh, NC:$4,506/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Edinburgh, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Edinburgh 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.

Edinburgh, NCNC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Edinburgh, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Edinburgh 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
Edinburgh, NC$3,623/mo$3,182/mo+13.9%
North Carolina$3,570/mo$3,402/mo+4.9%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Edinburgh, NC
2024 average cost:$3,623/mo
2023 average cost:$3,182/mo
Percent change:+13.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,570/mo
2023 average cost:$3,402/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Edinburgh

Recent reviews for independent living in Edinburgh

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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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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Edinburgh independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Edinburgh independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Edinburgh, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Edinburgh, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Edinburgh, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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Southern Pines, St. Joseph of the Pines, a CCRC and Providence Place III are the top-rated independent living facilities near Edinburgh, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
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