About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Senter, NC

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Senter area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Senter. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 10 independent living facilities in Senter, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Eagle Ridge.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fayetteville, Holly Springs and Sanford.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Jordan Oaks, Heritage Place and Bayberry Retirement Inn
zipAveragecost: $3,531

Senter Independent Living Facilities | 133 Reviews

Showing 9 communities
Last Updated: 11/29/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Jordan Oaks
1010 Photos available
9.2
Review score
71 reviews
9.2
Review score
71 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
32%
3 star
15%
2 star
1%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Friendly staff and committed. It is a clean facility and we would recommend Jordan Oaks to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Jordan Oaks provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in the majestic beauty of the North Carolina countryside, you'll be delighted by your decision to move in with us at Jordan Oaks. The air is pure, the winters are mild and Cary has been ranked the...
See details
Photo of Heritage Place
88 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.9
Review score
46 reviews
8.9
Review score
46 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
26%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
9%
See all reviews
Heritage place is a great place for Mom. The rooms are clean, the hallways are roomy and wide, the staff are friendly and accommodating. The food needs to have more variety, but it is nutritious.
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.
Around here, we say that Heritage Place is Full of Life. It’s true. Keeping our Resident engaged, socially, physically and spiritually makes all the difference. It’s why the people who live and who work here seem to have a special SPARK every day. Programming and events range from lectures and...
See details
Photo of Bayberry Retirement Inn
33 Photos available
8.0
Review score
10 reviews
8.0
Review score
10 reviews
5 star
90%
4 star
10%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The BayBerry Retirement Inn has been a GOD sent for my mother and my family. The Director ([name removed]) is very kind, pleasant and does an amazing job ensuring each resident is well taken care of. I...
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.
Bayberry Retirement Inn offers a cozy homelike atmosphere. From the moment you enter Bayberry you feel the welcome warmth of home. Friendly and caring staff members, who know your name and needs, are available to assist you 24/7/365. At Bayberry we keep it simple. One low monthly rate includes...
Photo of Primrose Villa
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.
Photo of Crestfield Apartments
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.
Photo of Windsor Point
5 star
50%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My mother has been at Windsor Point for a few years now and I love the staff and other residents. They have always been caring and responsive their needs. Recently they have started renovating/updating...
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.
Photo of Edwards Place
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.
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.
Photo of Parkview Retirement Village
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Senter, NC

The average cost of senior living in Senter is $3,531 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunn, NC with an average of $3,355 per month.

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

Senter, NC
$3,531/mo
$3,910/mo

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

Senter, NC
$3,531/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$5,603/mo
Independent Living
$3,531/mo

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

Studio
$3,222/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,535/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,045/mo

Senior living costs in Senter 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: Senter, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSenter, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,531/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,696/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$5,603/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Senter, NC:$3,531/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Senter, NC:$3,696/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Senter, NC:$5,603/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Independent living costs in Senter, NC, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Senter 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.

Senter, NCNC stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Senter, NC

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Senter 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
Senter, NC$3,541/mo$2,971/mo+19.2%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Senter, NC
2024 average cost:$3,541/mo
2023 average cost:$2,971/mo
Percent change:+19.2%
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%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 Senter

Recent reviews for independent living in Senter

Bayberry Retirement Inn in Sanford, NC

4.5
I give all of the categories 5 stars with the exception of the meals and dining, the food is not good. By the time they get the food to the table it's cold. And elderly people should not be eating hot dogs on a regular basis. What sticks out the most about Bayberry Retirement Inn is the size ...
Read more

Jordan Oaks in Cary, NC

3.3
Management is very friendly and did their best to make the transition smooth. The apartments are a good size with quite a bit of storage. Not a huge fan of the AC set up. I wish there were more off property activities particularly in the afternoon as mornings are hard for some residents. It ...
Read more

Heritage Place in Fayetteville, NC

5.0
So far so good. He likes the food, they have a great activity roster. I'd say dad is thriving. I would recommend this community to others.

Senter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Senter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Senter, 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 Senter 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 Senter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Senter, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
33.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Senter 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 Senter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Senter, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Senter 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 Senter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Senter, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
47%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top