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The cost of independent living in Carlos is about $4,701 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 55 options. Read 1466 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 Magnolia Glen
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1616 Floor plans available
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Excellent choice ... my loved one is not the easiest to deal with and they are very patient with her. We picked this community because my loved one, has extremely low vision. The lighting was good and 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.
Magnolia Glen is one of Raleigh’s most reputable senior living rental communities. Our wellness mission is centered on providing safety and security, health and well-being, and five-star services to foster the most vibrant and fulfilling senior living community in Raleigh. We are conveniently...
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From the moment you walk into Abbotswood at Stonehenge you will realize what a special place it is. Spend some time and you will confirm your initial feelings. You will see smiling faces and happy residents....
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.
Life at Abbotswood at Stonehenge is comfortable and convenient with all the pleasures of home and none of the responsibilities. Whatever your interests and desire for activity, you are free to enjoy the company of friends at community social events, participate in educational enrichment programs...
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55 Floor plans available
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Staff is great. Food and the dining area are nice, although if you arrive 15 minutes before the meal times end. Plates, silverware, and cups are always clean. The food will be cold and usually in a to go...
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.
Stand tall at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh, where the natural beauty of our community's surroundings blends perfectly with the modern-day amenities offered in our updated studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes. Wall-to-wall carpet and mini-blinds on all windows provide the comforts...
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Photo of Edwards Place
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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The Carolina's get 5's across the board, we could not ask for any place that, I would move here now if I could. It is independent living but they offer three meals Monday-Friday and on Sunday's you get the...
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: 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.
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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.
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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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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, 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: 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, 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, 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: 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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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 The Templeton of Cary
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: 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: 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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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.
Near Raleigh, NC, we’re changing the way people think about retirement communities. If you thought SearStone was a big dream—you were right. And now it’s an even bigger reality. People have brought the whole community to life. They’re savoring the grilled salmon in formal dining. They’re raising...
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1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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.
Wesley Pines is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food and beverage;...
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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.
Photo of The Cypress of Raleigh
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.

Cost of independent living in Carlos, NC

The average cost of senior living in Carlos is $4,701 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunn, NC with an average of $3,495 per month.

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

Carlos, NC
$4,701/mo
$3,980/mo
$4,564/mo

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

Carlos, NC
$4,701/mo
U.S. national average
$4,181/mo

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

$4,962/mo
Independent Living
$4,701/mo

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

Studio
$4,238/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,879/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,805/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,723/mo

Senior living costs in Carlos 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: Carlos, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarlos, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,701/mo$3,700/mo$4,181/mo
Assisted Living$3,769/mo$4,421/mo$4,767/mo
Memory Care$4,962/mo$5,271/mo$5,519/mo
Independent Living
Carlos, NC:$4,701/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
Assisted Living
Carlos, NC:$3,769/mo
North Carolina:$4,421/mo
U.S.:$4,767/mo
Memory Care
Carlos, NC:$4,962/mo
North Carolina:$5,271/mo
U.S.:$5,519/mo
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Independent living costs in Carlos, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carlos 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
Carlos, NC$3,917/mo$3,608/mo+8.6%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Carlos, NC
2024 average cost:$3,917/mo
2023 average cost:$3,608/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
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 Carlos

Recent reviews for independent living in Carlos

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
The staff was very easy to work with, very sensitive to our needs and very helpful with all the things I may not realize I would need. Communication was excellent and my texts and calls during the process were always answered promptly. It was a difficult move at the time, but now my parents are ...
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Magnolia Glen in Raleigh, NC

5.0
My family and I have been very pleased with the care our mother and brother got at MG. Our mother was in independent living and our brother was in assisted living. They would both still be there had it not been for the decline of my mother’s cognitive decline. We had to move her to a facility ...
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Woodland Terrace in Cary, NC

4.6
The staff was super helpful and friendly. The facility is very clean. I think it would be helpful if the facility could have some sort of orientation for family members to attend.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Multiple reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at different communities. For instance, at Waltonwood Lake Boone, the staff greets residents and their families with kindness and a genuine interest in their well-being. This creates a positive and comfortable atmosphere f ...
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Activities catering to diverse interests. Communities like Atria Oakridge offer a wide range of activities tailored to residents' diverse interests. These include music, games, exercise classes, crafts, and performances, providing opportunities for socializing and staying engaged.
Well-maintained facilities. Many residents express appreciation for the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities they live in. For example, at Cambridge Village of Apex, residents enjoy the beautifully kept facilities, which include well-maintained apartments and common areas.
Friendly and caring resident community. The sense of community is strong at places like Stoneridge, where residents have formed lasting friendships. Residents look out for one another, creating a warm and inclusive environment.
Delicious and varied meals. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with several communities receiving praise for their delicious and varied offerings. At Bartlett Reserve, for instance, the meals are a source of joy for residents and their families, with many options available at each meal.
Access to on-site health care services. Having health care services on-site provides peace of mind for both residents and their families. At Atria Oakridge, for example, residents have access to primary care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other health care services, ensuring they receive the care they n ...
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Carlos independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlos independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlos, 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 Carlos 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 Carlos 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
17%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.6%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlos 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 Carlos communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
51.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlos 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 Carlos offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
61.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.8%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
61.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
46.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
59.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.7%
46.4%
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Brier Pointe Retirement Community, Atria Cary and Atria Oakridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carlos, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 55 independent living facilities near Carlos, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Carlos, North Carolina are Atria Oakridge, Waltonwood Lake Boone and Independence Village of Olde Raleigh Sky Active Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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