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The cost of independent living in Dexter is about $4,261 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 50 options. Read 1651 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 Abbotswood at Stonehenge
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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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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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I have lived here for 3 1/2 years and have loved it since day one. The residents and associates are both caring and supportive. There are plenty of activities to keep us busy and entertained: theme...
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.
Your next chapter awaits at Cardinal East. We are bringing brand-new senior living residences to an already thriving community campus at The Cardinal at North Hills. Life at The Cardinal at North Hills takes contemporary senior living to a new level and delights the senses with 5-star everything....
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They are understaffed at Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living and it takes too long to sit for a meal. But the food is good. Like anything, there are some good meals and some not so great, but I like...
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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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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My mother has lived there for over a year now. Eno Pointe is a no-frills facility that is very reasonably priced. That said, the place is always clean, the staff are friendly and the grounds are kept up...
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.
Photo of Community Living at Its Best
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.
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I have been living at Whitmore for 7+ months. I am using as much of my furniture as I could make room for. All the staff are very happy & pleasant. Each is eager to help with your needs. We have cooks for...
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
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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 support you need, with the independence you want.Brand new Coventry House Inn of Oxford takes advantage of what the nearby community has to offer and provides a beautiful, safe, and enjoyable place for all residents to get the most out of each day. Quality retirement living has never been so...
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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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Photo of Mecklenburg House Retirement
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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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.
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.
Photo of Rockwood Cottage Apartments
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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My father thought they did a wonderful job here. He raved about the food here. The therapy was very good. He said that they had him doing things he didn't know he could do.
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.
Photo of Carol Woods Retirement Cmnty
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Parkway Retirement Ctr
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...
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: 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.
Bayberry Retirement Inn offers a cozy homelike atmosphere. From the moment you enter Bayberry you feel the welcome warmth of home. Friendly and caring staff members, who know your name and needs, are available to assist you 24/7/365. At Bayberry we keep it simple. One low monthly rate includes...

Cost of independent living in Dexter, NC

The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $4,261 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oxford, NC with an average of $2,563 per month.

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

Dexter, NC
$4,261/mo
$4,242/mo
$2,563/mo

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

Dexter, NC
$4,261/mo
U.S. national average
$4,167/mo

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

$6,032/mo
Independent Living
$4,261/mo

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

Studio
$4,305/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,790/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,676/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,576/mo

Senior living costs in Dexter 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: Dexter, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDexter, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,261/mo$3,700/mo$4,167/mo
Assisted Living$5,387/mo$4,433/mo$4,835/mo
Memory Care$6,032/mo$5,282/mo$5,614/mo
Independent Living
Dexter, NC:$4,261/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
Assisted Living
Dexter, NC:$5,387/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Memory Care
Dexter, NC:$6,032/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
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Independent living costs in Dexter, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dexter 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
Dexter, NC$3,899/mo$3,612/mo+7.9%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Dexter, NC
2024 average cost:$3,899/mo
2023 average cost:$3,612/mo
Percent change:+7.9%
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 Dexter

Recent reviews for independent living in Dexter

The Lodge at Wake Forest

4.3
From what I do know, he is very happy there. They did want to raise their fees this year, but they worked with him to keep it as minimal of an increase as he could handle based on his Pension and SS income. He does enjoy much of the staff and residents.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Reviews consistently mention the warm and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities, such as Stoneridge, Waltonwood - Cary, and Brier Pointe Retirement Community, who go above and beyond to make new residents feel at home. Families and residents praise the kindness and attentive ...
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Variety of thoughtfully planned activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at different communities, like The Cambridge at Brier Creek, Atria Oakridge, and Waltonwood Lake Boone, which cater to various interests and abilities. Activities include social events, off-site excursions, fitness classes, and cre ...
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Thoughtfully designed apartment spaces. Many reviews mention the well-designed and functional apartment spaces at communities such as Verena at Bedford Falls, Gardens at Wakefield, and Holiday Durham Regent, which make daily life easier for seniors by providing thoughtful layouts and amenities like kitchenettes and private balco ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout reviews, the quality of meals stands out as a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, such as Whispering Pines, Preston Pointe, and The Willows at Raleigh, where the chef accommodates dietary restrictions and preferences.
Engaging social environments. At communities like Waltonwood Lake Boone, Atria Oakridge, and The Cambridge at Brier Creek, residents find opportunities to make new friends and socialize through activities, outings, and shared interests, creating a strong sense of community and belonging.
Consistent and open communication. Families and residents appreciate the clear and frequent communication from staff members at various communities, including Whispering Pines, Waltonwood - Cary, and Waltonwood Lake Boone, who keep everyone informed and address concerns promptly.
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Dexter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, 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 Dexter 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 Dexter 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
13%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.2%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter 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 Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
58.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
52.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter 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 Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
69.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
52.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
65.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.4%
46.4%
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