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zipAveragecost: $3,807

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9.6
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20%
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My dad recently moved into Home Place and we have been quite pleased. He seems happy, has learned the routine, talks about being well fed and enjoying the food. What we appreciate is that the women manning...
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.
Homeplace of Burlington is centrally located between Raleigh and Winston-Salem in Burlington, North Carolina. Our community is two miles north of I-85/40 close to downtown, shopping and 3.5 miles from Alamance Regional Medical Center. Upon entering our community our comfortable interior,...
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All are easy to work with. [name removed]is the best manager I have ever come in contact with. She is excellent in all areas I can think of. She is smart, kind, considerate, thoughtful, generous and will...
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.
Cedar Ridge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated in a quiet, beautiful wooded area in the outskirts of Burlington, you'll love the elegant grace of our facilities and the convenience of being close to all life's necessities. We're just minutes from...
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My friend loves living at this community. The staff make sure she has everything she needs and she is doing much better. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. She has started participating...
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.
Beautiful new Village Lake Inn is located in pastoral Siler City, close to Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Asheboro, and Sanford. We offer affordable independent senior living, all for one low monthly rate. Our building is brand new, built in 2011, and our current staff has over 30 years combined...
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Twin Rivers loves their residents. It only has 31 apartments, so staff are not overwhelmed. Staff are kind & helpful to the residents & their families. They keep the residents busy with many activities,...
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.
Twin Rivers is a warm and inviting, affordable living option for Independent Seniors who seek the convenience of service enhanced housing. We are located in historic, Pittsboro, NC. This is just 15 minutes from Apex and about 30 minutes from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Our one bedroom...
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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 Eli Whitney, NC

The average cost of senior living in Eli Whitney is $3,807 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklinville, NC with an average of $2,908 per month.

Independent living costs in Eli Whitney, NC, vs. nearby cities

Eli Whitney, NC
$3,807/mo
$3,861/mo

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

Eli Whitney, NC
$3,807/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Eli Whitney, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,682/mo
Independent Living
$3,807/mo

Independent living costs in Eli Whitney, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,100/mo
Studio
$4,642/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,150/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,040/mo

Senior living costs in Eli Whitney 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: Eli Whitney, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEli Whitney, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,807/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$5,277/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,682/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Eli Whitney, NC:$3,807/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Eli Whitney, NC:$5,277/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Eli Whitney, NC:$5,682/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Eli Whitney, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Eli Whitney 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
Eli Whitney, NC$3,157/mo$3,440/mo-8.2%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Eli Whitney, NC
2024 average cost:$3,157/mo
2023 average cost:$3,440/mo
Percent change:-8.2%
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 Eli Whitney

Recent reviews for independent living in Eli Whitney

Village Lake Inn in Siler City, NC

4.5
My friend loves this community. She has adjusted very well to it. This is a lovely community, everything looks great. They do a great job with the cleanliness. The staff is wonderful, she loves them. The only thing she complains about is the food, but other than that everything has worked out ...
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Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living in Chapel Hill, NC

4.5
What sticks out most about Azalea Estates is the great atmosphere, the residents seem very affluent and friendly. The value for the money is exceptional. My mom has been socializing and occupied and very happy there.

Overture Chapel Hill 55+Active Adult Apartment Homes

4.0
Everything has been good so far, the staff members are very friendly at the community and they are taking good care of our love done. She is very happy there.

Eli Whitney independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Eli Whitney independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Eli Whitney, 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 Eli Whitney 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 Eli Whitney partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Eli Whitney 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 Eli Whitney communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Eli Whitney 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 Eli Whitney offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
60%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
47%
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