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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Five Forks, NC

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Trevi Vibrant Senior Living, Holiday Crescent Heights and Oak Park Retirement
zipAveragecost: $3,101

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My experience has been great. The people are very caring and I love it. I was skeptical and so far they have proved me wrong. The activities are great. Always something to do but they don't force you to come
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.
Trevi Vibrant Senior Living is a brand new, all-inclusive independent living community located in Northeast Charlotte. Amenities include exercise and fitness facilities, a Pickleball court, library, and beautiful chapel. Flowing from the amenity spaces are two outdoor courtyards that provide...
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9.4
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5 star
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4 star
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3 star
12%
2 star
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Not a bad place to be. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. The activities daily aren't too bad. Having a little more option on daily outings would be great and food quality is average. Would be great to...
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.
Crescent Heights provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. You'll be delighted with the rich history of downtown Concord, a charming little area just to the northeast of Charlotte. With mild winters and warm summers, you'll be free to enjoy all the sites and...
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When my father first arrived I would have rated the place a five. But the three members of management were transferred. Although competent, the new members of management are not as involved with the...
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.
We believe that Oak Park Retirement is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure. At Oak Park Retirement, our management teams live on-site, and...
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We were very happy with Terra Bella Lake Norman. Food wasn't good and many chefs were employed during my parents stay. I don't know why. We would recommend this community to other families based on the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 just west of downtown Mooresville, TerraBella Lake Norman is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Five Forks, NC

The average cost of senior living in Five Forks is $3,101 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midland, NC with an average of $2,657 per month.

Independent living costs in Five Forks, NC, vs. nearby cities

Five Forks, NC
$3,101/mo
$2,858/mo

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

Five Forks, NC
$3,101/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Five Forks, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,175/mo
Independent Living
$3,101/mo

Independent living costs in Five Forks, NC, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,825/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,654/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,586/mo

Senior living costs in Five Forks 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: Five Forks, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFive Forks, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,101/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,217/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,175/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Five Forks, NC:$3,101/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Five Forks, NC:$4,217/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Five Forks, NC:$5,175/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Five Forks, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Five Forks 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
Five Forks, NC$3,316/mo$3,264/mo+1.6%
North Carolina$3,570/mo$3,402/mo+4.9%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Five Forks, NC
2024 average cost:$3,316/mo
2023 average cost:$3,264/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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 Five Forks

Recent reviews for independent living in Five Forks

Trinity Oaks, a CCRC in Salisbury, NC

5.0
My life was rather chaotic when I first visited Trinity Oaks apartments. My husband had Alzheimer's disease, and I was needing help. Through a series of circumstances, he was admitted to the memory unit, a part of Trinity Oaks continuing care sections. I wanted to be near him to visit, so I ...
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Arbor Ridge at Huntersville

4.3
The facility is very pretty and the residents are very friendly. The staff is nice and responsive, could have used some information up front when it came to settling my mom in.

Shads Landing in Charlotte, NC

5.0
FIVE on all of them! They were great to work with and treated my Dad so well. He really loved it there. Yes, we would absolutely recommend Shads Landing to other families based on the experience so far.

Five Forks independent living services and amenities

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

Trevi Vibrant Senior Living, Holiday Crescent Heights and Oak Park Retirement are the top-rated independent living facilities near Five Forks, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Five Forks, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Five Forks, North Carolina is Holiday Crescent Heights. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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