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Homeplace has made the transition for my mother moving to ALF seamless. The staff truly care and strive to make each residents experience great. They have gone above and beyond for my mother and our family....
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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Holiday is very clean. Located in a very quiet and beautiful neighborhood. Easy access to stores. The staff is very helpful. I love my studio apartment. The apartment has a small patio so I can open 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.
Durham Regent provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Durham Chapel Hill, you'll love the vibrant community steeped in rich academia and a proud sports tradition with Duke University and the University of North Carolina both...
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1) They need a better selection of meals. 2) They should consider increasing their drive radius to 15 miles. Everything around here is very spread out.
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.
Emerald Pond provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on a peaceful 100-acre nature preserve that features ponds, walking trails and abundant wildlife, Emerald Pond is the home you're looking for in Durham. Our community was ranked the #1 Foodiest Small...
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My mother has lived there for over a year now. Eno Pointe is a no-frills facility that is very reasonably priced. That said, the place is always clean, the staff are friendly and the grounds are kept up...
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.
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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Mc Dade, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mc Dade is $3,933 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Milton, NC with an average of $3,561 per month.

Independent living costs in Mc Dade, NC, vs. nearby cities

Mc Dade, NC
$3,933/mo
$3,824/mo

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

Mc Dade, NC
$3,933/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Dade, NC, vs. other senior living options

$6,044/mo
Independent Living
$3,933/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Dade, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,100/mo
Studio
$4,531/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,412/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,009/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Dade 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: Mc Dade, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Dade, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,933/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,948/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$6,044/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Mc Dade, NC:$3,933/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Dade, NC:$4,948/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Mc Dade, NC:$6,044/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Mc Dade, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mc Dade 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
Mc Dade, NC$3,127/mo$3,085/mo+1.3%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Mc Dade, NC
2024 average cost:$3,127/mo
2023 average cost:$3,085/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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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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 Mc Dade

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Dade

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.

Atria Southpoint Walk in Durham, NC

5.0
Atria seems like a 5 in all categories so far. At Atria everyone is super friendly and helpful. The facilities are top notch and the food is good with lots of choices. It is very clean, there are a wide range of activities and [name removed] have a "town hall" meeting to keep everyone in the ...
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Mc Dade independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Dade independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Dade, 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 Mc Dade 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 Mc Dade partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Dade 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 Mc Dade communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Dade 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 Mc Dade offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47%
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