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Photo of Holiday Crescent Heights
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I enjoy the flexibility that we have here. There is always something to do, but I always have a choice of whether or not I want to participate. I like sitting on my patio and watching the squirrels run by.
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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Mom is doing well enough. Arbor ridge is a nice place to live. Based on the experience our family has had, we would recommend them to other families as long as there isn't too much of a memory issue.
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.
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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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My experience has been favorable overall. I really would like an upgrade in food and dining services. I would recommend it to others.
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.
Shads Landing provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built upon ten-acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with a large pond at the center, Shads Landing offers you all the convenience of Charlotte with a lovely park-like setting to call their own. Yet we're...
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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.
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Shady Brook, NC

The average cost of senior living in Shady Brook is $3,535 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Midland, NC with an average of $3,131 per month.

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

Shady Brook, NC
$3,535/mo
$3,852/mo

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

Shady Brook, NC
$3,535/mo
U.S. national average
$4,077/mo

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

$5,252/mo
Independent Living
$3,535/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,745/mo
Studio
$4,772/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,492/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,641/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Shady Brook over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Shady Brook

Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Brook

MerryWood on Park in Charlotte, NC

4.1
I am currently a resident at MerryWood on Park and most everything has been very good for me here, so far. The food is great! The cleanliness and friendliness are good. The staff is also good. The value for cost is great, also. Based on my experience so far, I would recommend MerryWood on Park ...
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Oak Park Retirement in Salisbury, NC

4.8
The Oak Park Retirement community is a tremendous facility! The staff members that work there as well as the therapists are absolutely incredible. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families!

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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Shady Brook independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Brook independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Brook, 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 Shady Brook 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 Shady Brook 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
12.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Brook 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 Shady Brook communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Brook 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 Shady Brook offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.1%
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Holiday Crescent Heights, Brookdale Charlotte East and MerryWood on Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shady Brook, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Shady Brook, North Carolina. See the full list.

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