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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 31 independent living facilities in Ridgeway, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Ridgeway, NC

The average cost of senior living in Ridgeway is $3,428 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roanoke Rapids, NC with an average of $2,367 per month.

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

Ridgeway, NC
$3,428/mo
$3,326/mo
$3,442/mo

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

Ridgeway, NC
$3,428/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,131/mo
Independent Living
$3,428/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,187/mo
Studio
$3,574/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,225/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,949/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,900/mo

Senior living costs in Ridgeway 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: Ridgeway, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRidgeway, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,428/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,512/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,131/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Ridgeway, NC:$3,428/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Ridgeway, NC:$4,512/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Ridgeway, NC:$5,131/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Ridgeway, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ridgeway 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
Ridgeway, NC$3,726/mo$3,487/mo+6.9%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ridgeway, NC
2024 average cost:$3,726/mo
2023 average cost:$3,487/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,416/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Ridgeway

Recent reviews for independent living in Ridgeway

The Lodge at Wake Forest

4.3
From what I do know, he is very happy there. They did want to raise their fees this year, but they worked with him to keep it as minimal of an increase as he could handle based on his Pension and SS income. He does enjoy much of the staff and residents.

Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, NC

5.0
My family and I have been very pleased with the care our mother and brother got at MG. Our mother was in independent living and our brother was in assisted living. They would both still be there had it not been for the decline of my mother’s cognitive decline. We had to move her to a facility ...
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Abbotswood at Stonehenge in Raleigh, NC

4.8
We visited 11 places in the Raleigh area before deciding on Abbotswood for our Mom. The staff made all the difference and our Mom felt like it was "home". The love and compassion and care from the staff helped us walk through years of Mom's health problems and Covid anxiety. The size of the ...
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Ridgeway independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgeway independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgeway, 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 Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway 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
13.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
44.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
58.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.2%
47%
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Atria Oakridge, Holiday Gardens at Wakefield and The Willows at Raleigh are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ridgeway, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near Ridgeway, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ridgeway, North Carolina are Atria Oakridge, Holiday Gardens at Wakefield and Waltonwood Lake Boone. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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