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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oak Ridge, NC

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Photo of Arbor Ridge at Kernersville
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My father who is 93 years young moved into Arbor Ridge in October of 2022. My Dad moved from several states away so this was a major move not only in distance but also life style. The move-in process was...
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.
All the independence you desire, and all the on-site assisted services you need or one day might need. Private studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments in a beautiful modern setting. Our on-site home care agency provides peace of mind that we can accommodate your changing needs as you age in...
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Photo of Carolina Estates
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Very clean and bright. Staff is very nice and helpful as well as the other residents. Lots of activities and transportation to doctor's appointments and errands. Hair salon and laundry available....
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 Carolina Estates 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 Carolina Estates, our management teams live on-site, and are...
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For what we paid, $[removed], we expected much more. The facility and my mother's room was not always very clean, she had to share a room (we expected she would have a room to herself), there were no readily...
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.
Three decades of experience means senior living that you can depend on. Heritage Greens offers a thoughtfully arranged, relationship-rich campus that includes a full continuum of senior lifestyle options from Independent Living apartment homes to Assisted Living and Memory Care. Pathways meander...
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They have tons of great scheduled activities for the residents! I would definitely recommend Harmony at Greensboro to others looking.
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.
Welcome to Harmony at GreensboroIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Greensboro, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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I would say his overall experience has been good. He has not complained about the cleanliness or the staff, they have been great based on my experience with them. He enjoys most meals, but has said that...
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.
The Stratford provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated in a quiet, residential community on beautiful landscaped grounds in North High Point, you'll love coming home to The Stratford. We're close to exciting shops, top-rated healthcare, golfing and a...
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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.
COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE...YOUR PATH TO A RICH RETIREMENT LIFE Surrounded by natural beauty, Countryside Village is situated on 62 wooded acres in NW Guilford County, North Carolina, only minutes from the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point. Founded in 1981 and family owned and...
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A Place for Mom helped us find this wonderful place for our Mother. This is a very difficult thing to do under the best of circumstances but Carillon is a perfect fit. She is happier than she has been in...
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.
The Carillon is not just a senior apartment building; it is a community of friends and neighbors who come together to celebrate their life accomplishments and make the most of their senior years through a fun and active lifestyle of freedom and independence. Whether relaxing in their spacious...
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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.
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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, 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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Oak Ridge, NC

The average cost of senior living in Oak Ridge is $4,022 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danbury, NC with an average of $3,420 per month.

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

Oak Ridge, NC
$4,022/mo

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

Oak Ridge, NC
$4,022/mo
U.S. national average
$4,078/mo

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

$5,269/mo
Independent Living
$4,022/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,063/mo
Studio
$4,264/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,961/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,916/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Oak Ridge over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Oak Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Oak Ridge

Abbotswood At Irving Park in Greensboro, NC

4.9
Abbotswood at Irving Park has been amazing. The location is very close to the hospitals and grocery stores and doctors offices. All of the staff have been so friendly and you get a great feeling when you walk in. I do think they could provide some more activities for the residents. The meals are ...
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Harmony at Greensboro

3.3
Great to have washers and dryers in each apartment. Don't expect anything great from the dining room. Activities that include bus outings for craft activities. Maybe an opportunity for painting a picture? My parent doesn't drink alcohol, and her impression is that a lot of events include ...
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Heritage Greens in Greensboro, NC

4.5
The food could be better. One of the reasons we chose this community over others is the entry fee was reasonable versus [community removed]

Oak Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge 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
25%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, Holiday Forsyth Court and Arbor Ridge at Kernersville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oak Ridge, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Oak Ridge, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Oak Ridge, North Carolina are Holiday Forsyth Court and Holiday Creekside Terrace. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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