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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.
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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.
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.
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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After having lived in a home for 50 years the thought of moving to a retirement community was uncomfortable. After 6 months it has become a most enjoyable New Life. Food is excellent, any problems of which...
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
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
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, 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.
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Cost of independent living in Waverly, NC

The average cost of senior living in Waverly is $3,299 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grandfather, NC with an average of $3,041 per month.

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

Waverly, NC
$3,299/mo
$3,829/mo

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

Waverly, NC
$3,299/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$4,706/mo
Independent Living
$3,299/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,993/mo
Studio
$4,294/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,000/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,951/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,285/mo

Senior living costs in Waverly 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: Waverly, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaverly, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,299/mo$3,599/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$4,080/mo$4,273/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,706/mo$5,171/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Waverly, NC:$3,299/mo
North Carolina:$3,599/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Waverly, NC:$4,080/mo
North Carolina:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Waverly, NC:$4,706/mo
North Carolina:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Waverly, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waverly 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
Waverly, NC$4,001/mo$3,651/mo+9.6%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Waverly, NC
2024 average cost:$4,001/mo
2023 average cost:$3,651/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Waverly

Recent reviews for independent living in Waverly

College Walk Retirement Ctr in Brevard, NC

4.0
This community does offer a lot of activities and amenities. This feels like an upscale community. They have a formal dining room where the wait staff take your order and then bring the meal to you. They offer computers for the residents to use. The staff were friendly and helpful. This ...
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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC

4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC

5.0
I love it here. The only issue I have with Pacifica is... their accounting office makes mistakes and takes too long to fix them. I recommend this community.

Waverly independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waverly independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waverly, 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 Waverly 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 Waverly 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
5.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Waverly 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 Waverly communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waverly 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 Waverly offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Julian Woods Retirement, LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods and Henderson Care Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waverly, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Waverly, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Waverly, North Carolina is LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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