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The cost of independent living in Big Lick is about $2,789 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 277 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Trevi Vibrant Senior Living
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We are so happy with this facility. What stands out the most is the staff and their relationship with the residents. They know them all by name and take time every day to interact with them. The apartments...
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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It's been wonderful! I have enjoyed meeting people and the accommodations are beautiful. I think the food is good and I am overall very pleased to be living at Crescent Heights. I have a great group of...
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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Clean, well organized, lots of activities and she loves it. The location of town is not the best but being a gated community it is safe an d prices are good
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.
Aging well can mean living well, especially with the resort-style amenities available at our community. Start your days strolling through expansive courtyards and along flower-lined walking paths, perhaps stop at the wellness center and then enjoy a stage play at the on-site theater. Or maybe...
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Staff is excellent. Apartments are comparable to standard size Of 1 bedroom apartment. Amenities includes weekly vacuuming, mopping, cleaning kitchenette/bathroom, changing bed linens/towels.
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.
Willow Grove provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our hometown of Matthews is a largely residential community that is warm, friendly and safe. Between our quaint downtown and network of charming parks, there's plenty to see and do right here in town. Our...
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Within 10 seconds of contacting [website removed] via a google search, [name removed] at [website removed] called me to assist me. [Name removed] within 30 mins connected me to a wonderful woman name "[name...
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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I'm very happy with Ambient at Austin Village. The facility is very clean. It's brand new. The tenants are very nice and friendly, and they all look out for each other. The setting is lovely - it backs...
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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My mom and I needed in home help after she fell and broke her shoulder. This was our first time with using an in home facility and we could not have been more pleased. We had an awesome caretaker and never...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Making the transition to retirement apartment living is easy at Brian Center Retirement Apartments. Our helpful staff is here to assist you with all the details of your move. Whether it's sorting through financial details or carrying boxes into your new apartment; you can count on us to help you...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Big Lick, NC

The average cost of senior living in Big Lick is $2,789 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oakboro, NC with an average of $3,000 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Lick, NC vs. nearby cities

Big Lick, NC
$2,789/mo
$3,000/mo
$3,555/mo

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

Big Lick, NC
$2,789/mo
U.S. national average
$4,216/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Lick vs. other types of senior living

$5,244/mo
Independent Living
$2,789/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Big Lick, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$3,433/mo
Studio
$3,602/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,831/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,096/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Big Lick over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Big Lick

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Lick

Holiday Willow Grove in Matthews, NC

5.0
If you feel guilty for asking your parent to consider moving out of their home, I did too. That was until it finally happened and now the only regret I have is not doing it sooner. Holiday Willow Grove is the best thing that has happened for my Dad since my mother passed. I never thought I could ...
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Holiday Crescent Heights in Concord, NC

5.0
There were several pieces that needed to fall into place to make the transition happen and everyone here helped!!! Any time I had a question folks got me the answer. I am so thankful to the staff. All our visits have found a happy beautiful facility!

Brookdale Charlotte East

4.6
Mother is happy here and staff are very responsive! They are very caring people who have responded to mother's request quickly. They could improve on the food by having more selections and time meals are served. Not sure the time for breakfast but lunch is 11:30 to 12:30 and dinner is 4.:30 to ...
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Big Lick independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Lick independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Lick, 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 Big Lick 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 Big Lick 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
7.7%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
33.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Lick 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 Big Lick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
37.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Lick 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 Big Lick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trevi Vibrant Senior Living, Holiday Crescent Heights and Brookdale Charlotte East are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Lick, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Big Lick, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Big Lick, North Carolina is Holiday Crescent Heights. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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