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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Locust, NC

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I enjoy living here. My favorite part of Crescent Heights is the people. Everyone is friendly and kind. I enjoy talking with others through out the day and sharing my music with them too! The building is...
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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The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The inside is always clean and homey. There's plenty for my mom to do and places to go. The gated community and someone always at the front desk makes sure to...
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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If you feel guilty for asking your parent to consider moving out of their home, I did too. That was until it finally happened and now the only regret I have is not doing it sooner. Holiday Willow Grove is...
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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Trevia is beautiful. Every detail is gorgeous including the decorations clean and the stand for absolutely out of this world. The only downside is that you pay for that. If you want to have first class, they...
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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Locust, NC

The average cost of senior living in Locust is $2,842 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midland, NC with an average of $2,657 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Locust, NC vs. nearby cities

Locust, NC
$2,842/mo
$3,317/mo
$3,734/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Locust, NC vs. the state and national average

Locust, NC
$2,842/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Locust vs. other types of senior living

$5,170/mo
Independent Living
$2,842/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Locust, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,395/mo
Studio
$4,040/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,240/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,240/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Locust over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Locust

Recent reviews for independent living in Locust

Providence Meadows in Charlotte, NC

5.0
Providence meadows has been a great place for my dad and stepmother. Comfortable, clean, beautiful grounds, 3 meals a day and easy monthly rent. Their apartments have nice patios with woodsy views and very quiet. The staff have all been exceptionally helpful and personal. They get to know the ...
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MerryWood on Park in Charlotte, NC

4.5
The residents and staff are generally very friendly. The food is good. The housekeeping staff is poorly trained and managed. The dining room staff are good and very helpful to residents. The chef won 2nd place for his entrée in the "Chef Wars" against 5 other facilities. The smaller size means ...
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Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes in Charlotte, NC

5.0
I have absolutely no problem living here, the sales people here are great, the management staff are great. Things are starting to open back up since everyone is getting the vaccines. It is an active and open senior community, the gym is absolutely world class, we have every workout equipment ...
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Locust independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Locust independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Locust, 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 Locust 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 Locust 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
9.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Locust 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 Locust communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Locust 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 Locust offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.1%
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Holiday Crescent Heights, Providence Meadows and Brookdale Charlotte East are the top-rated independent living facilities near Locust, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Locust, North Carolina. See the full list.

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