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Photo of Trevi Vibrant Senior Living
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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
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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.
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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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.
Aging well can mean living well, especially with the resort-style amenities available at our community. Start your days strolling through expansive courtyards and along flower-lined walking paths, perhaps stop at the wellness center and then enjoy a stage play at the on-site theater. Or maybe...
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9.0
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At this point I give my experience a 5. All of my contact with Brookdale staff from the initial meeting to moving in and since has been positive. Everyone is knowledgeable - or if not, they know who to...
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.
Care Today, Care TomorrowIf you’re ready to exchange the burden of things like cooking, cleaning and laundry for a community that offers exciting activities and events, custom care that meets your specific needs and amenities and services that resemble life at a destination resort rather than a...
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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.
Willow Grove provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our hometown of Matthews is a largely residential community that is warm, friendly and safe. Between our quaint downtown and network of charming parks, there's plenty to see and do right here in town. Our...
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They are very attentive to the clients needs. I would make sure they know whether their parent/patient needs Independent or Assisted Living. Apartments have a range of sizes per price-point...Some Cool...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Charlotte, Myers Park and Dilworth neighborhoods.
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55 reviews
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55 reviews
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Overall, we've been pretty happy. Some inconsistent staffing issues (chefs, care helpers with Better at Home) here and there. I would recommend to others
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.
Shads Landing provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built upon ten-acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with a large pond at the center, Shads Landing offers you all the convenience of Charlotte with a lovely park-like setting to call their own. Yet we're...
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I would tell others that it is a great safe place. There is a lot of things to do. The other residents and staff watch out for you. My loved one doesn't think a lot of the food. The breakfast is more of...
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.
Description of Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes - conveniently located in Charlotte, North CarolinaAt Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes we have a wide variety of community features. Pets such as dogs and cats are permitted in private quarters. Our community conveniently offers both...
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There are not enough words to describe Carmel Hills! It is the most wonderful loving place. My Mother lived there for 14 months and was taken better care of than I could ever imagine. The people that work...
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.
Carmel Hills is a Continuing Care Retirement Community for Christians. We have specialized in the care and encouragement of the Lord’s people for over 30 years. Our long-term staff consists of trained, experienced, and friendly people who are all interested in the safety and security of our...
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, Senior Apartments
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.
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: 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.
Making the transition to retirement apartment living is easy at Brian Center Retirement Apartments. Our helpful staff is here to assist you with all the details of your move. Whether it's sorting through financial details or carrying boxes into your new apartment; you can count on us to help you...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Junker, NC

The average cost of senior living in Junker is $3,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midland, NC with an average of $2,657 per month.

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

Junker, NC
$3,322/mo
$3,156/mo

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

Junker, NC
$3,322/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,168/mo
Independent Living
$3,322/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,395/mo
Studio
$4,569/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,138/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,565/mo

Senior living costs in Junker 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: Junker, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJunker, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,322/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,662/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,168/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Junker, NC:$3,322/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Junker, NC:$4,662/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Junker, NC:$5,168/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Junker, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Junker 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
Junker, NC$3,620/mo$3,400/mo+6.5%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Junker, NC
2024 average cost:$3,620/mo
2023 average cost:$3,400/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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 Junker

Recent reviews for independent living in Junker

The Dorchester South in Pineville, NC

4.5
The food options, the activities and the safety the community provides is something we likes most about The Dorchester South community. For activities they have different outings every week as well as party and get togethers. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend the community to ...
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The Manor in Pineville, NC

5.0
We just moved the end of July and have found all the staff to be very friendly and very helpful. It’s been nice to be able to walk outdoors into the courtyard. We feel it is a safe environment.

The Dorchester North in Pineville, NC

5.0
From the tour to move-in, a totally positive experience for my 85-year-old parents. VERY friendly residents, lots of activities, beautiful and spacious apartments, the biggest in Charlotte for an independent living place! My parents are VERY happy here and say they are 'too busy'!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including MerryWood on Park, where residents appreciate the restaurant-style dining and friendly demeanor of the kitchen staff. One resident's family also notes that staff members go above and beyond to a ...
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Variety in daily activities. Engaging activities are mentioned as a highlight in several reviews. For example, at Shads Landing, residents enjoy a range of options, from religious services and physical therapy to holiday activities and outings to look at Christmas lights. At MerryWood on Park, there's always something to do ...
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Cozy, inviting apartment spaces. Residents value the comfort and warmth of their living quarters. At MerryWood on Park, apartments are described as cozy and appealing, while Brookdale Carriage Club Providence offers a comfortable layout and a clean, inviting atmosphere. These spaces provide a sense of security and familiarity, ...
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Restaurant-style dining experiences. Both Shads Landing and MerryWood on Park boast delicious meals served restaurant-style, giving residents a sense of luxury and fine dining. Residents at Shads Landing particularly enjoy the unbelievable food and the variety of entrée choices, while those at MerryWood on Park mention the wonderfu ...
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Professional and responsive billing department. Some residents and their families have had difficulty with communication and follow-through from the billing department at MerryWood on Park. However, the community has experienced significant turnover in this area and is working to improve the situation. Regardless, it's essential for residents ...
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Consistent management and staffing. A few residents have mentioned difficulties with management and staffing changes at their communities. For instance, at MerryWood on Park, there were four different managers in a year, causing an unsettling feeling for residents and their families. Ensuring consistent management and staffing is ...
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Junker independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Junker independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Junker, 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 Junker 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 Junker 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
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Junker 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 Junker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Junker, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Junker 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 Junker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Junker, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
46.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.7%
47%
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