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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Tar Landing, NC

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Photo of Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe
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They are nice apartments. They have friendly, caring staff. There are many activities. There are decent meals - good variety of alternatives to chef's selection. They are pet friendly.
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.
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Photo of Arbor Landing at Hampstead
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Arbor Landing has been wonderful for my 95 year old mother. They take care of her needs and the staff is kind. She likes the food, the beauty salon and the activities.
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Arbor Landing at Hampstead is offering a unique experiences for seniors and their families. The community is able to offer some traditional assisted living services with their on-site home care services, ask for details!In addition to independent living with assisted living services, the...
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Photo of Truewood by Merrill, New Bern
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88 Floor plans available
9.6
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It's a wonderful place but we will run out of money soon and need to find a place that takes her Medicaid. Originally we thought it was a cheaper option but they were misleading about cost up front. Top...
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.
Living at Truewood by Merrill, New Bern means being a part of an active, vibrant community. Enjoy delicious all-inclusive dining, a wealth of social activities and the freedom to explore your interests. There are countless opportunities to connect, grow and live up to your full potential.If...
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4242 Floor plans available
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They have very caring staff, fun activities, and even my picky eater mom liked the food! The apartment is very large compared to other comparably priced places here in Wilmington.
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.
Lake Shore Commons provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet, beautiful section of Wilmington near the city's center, you'll love your peaceful home in the heart of town. We're minutes from healthcare shopping, dining and many interesting...
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1616 Floor plans available
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52 reviews
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Cambridge Village is a wonderful place with caring, friendly people and staff that is truly phenomenal. When we don't want to deal with maintaining our house, we plan to sell and live at Cambridge Village.
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.
Cambridge Village of Wilmington Optimal Living® for active adults 55+Every day at Cambridge Village brings a new experience in Optimal Living® – our all-encompassing philosophy that combines professional support, concierge healthcare and social enrichment programs to maximize every resident’s...
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I must say that all aspects of McCarthy court exceeded expectations. Everything you mentioned above and the personal care and attention provided by the staff were comforting. Also, the dining options and...
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.
When you are ready to relax, come home to McCarthy Court, your retreat from it all. McCarthy Court apartment homes make life easy. From maintenance-free living to a full activities calendar, every day feels like a vacation at McCarthy Court. Our friendly, caring staff brings more than 50 years of...
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The staff was friendly. They kept me and my husband up to date. The facility was clean and the food was good. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families.
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 Woods at Holly Tree provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet suburb of the bustling town of Wilmington, you'll love coming home to a calm and friendly environment in the heart of it all. We're close to excellent shopping and first-class...
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Overall our experience with Riverstone Assisted Living has been a good one! The staff here is friendly and professional, and they do a good job taking care of the residents. They're attentive, and very...
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.
Riverstone Health Management Riverstone Health Management is an assisted living community located in New Bern, NC. New Bern, which is situated in Craven County, is a beloved destination for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike. The city boasts a rich history, much of which is showcased at...
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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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We have lived here for 5+ years and believe they are some of the best years in our our 60 years of marriage. Our food service brought to our apt. door each day is varied and delicious. During this pandemic...
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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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.
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 Brightmore of Wilmington
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.
Welcome To An Exceptional Retirement Destination!When selecting a retirement destination, one of the most important considerations is location. Brightmore of Wilmington is especially appealing to residents who appreciate the beauty,tradition and charm of one of America's oldest cities, as well as...

Cost of independent living in Tar Landing, NC

The average cost of senior living in Tar Landing is $3,720 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Trenton, NC with an average of $2,753 per month.

Independent living costs in Tar Landing, NC, vs. nearby cities

Tar Landing, NC
$3,720/mo
$3,785/mo

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

Tar Landing, NC
$3,720/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Tar Landing, NC, vs. other senior living options

$4,534/mo
Independent Living
$3,720/mo

Independent living costs in Tar Landing, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,273/mo
Studio
$4,257/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,965/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,444/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,780/mo

Senior living costs in Tar Landing 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: Tar Landing, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTar Landing, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,720/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,921/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,534/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Tar Landing, NC:$3,720/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Tar Landing, NC:$3,921/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Tar Landing, NC:$4,534/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Tar Landing, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Tar Landing 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
Tar Landing, NC$3,618/mo$3,448/mo+4.9%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Tar Landing, NC
2024 average cost:$3,618/mo
2023 average cost:$3,448/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Tar Landing

Recent reviews for independent living in Tar Landing

Porters Neck Village in Wilmington, NC

4.7
We are thrilled with how well we are being taken care of during these difficult times! We are fed door to door, brought groceries we have ordered and prescriptions door to door, given daily fun tasks and exercises on our closed circuit TV and shown daily happy faces by our attending associates. ...
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McCarthy Court in New Bern, NC

4.6
Caring compassionate staff who are very helpful, happy residents and staff who are eager to please, nice facilities, and grounds, transportation to doctors, shopping , and worship, service, planned community activities and events, nice amenities, very positive experience for my family. Would ...
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The Woods at Holly Tree in Wilmington, NC

5.0
We would give a 5 on all of these. My parents love the community, the staff, and the other residents. The dining staff and chef are friendly and accommodating. The chef seems to hold a "ask and you shall receive" mentality to his menus and receives feedback well even if it's a bit critical (as ...
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Tar Landing independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tar Landing independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tar Landing, 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 Tar Landing 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 Tar Landing partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tar Landing, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Tar Landing 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 Tar Landing communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tar Landing, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tar Landing 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 Tar Landing offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
47%
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