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Photo of Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle
1212 Photos available
9.5
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42 reviews
9.5
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42 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
14%
3 star
10%
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Moving mom to an independent living apartment was of course very stressful. Chosing the right facility and getting buy-in from mom, who had a 3 bedroom 2 bath house by herself was sometimes tenuous. A...
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.
Person Centered. Service Focused. Passion Driven. Arbor Landing at Ocean Isle is an exceptional new option for Senior Living in southeastern North Carolina. Arbor Landing offers residents Retirement Living with Assisted Services. A unique alternative for seniors, the community combines just the...
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2020 Photos available
9.9
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31 reviews
9.9
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31 reviews
5 star
91%
4 star
6%
3 star
3%
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This is my one-month anniversary at Arbor Landing. I am very happy here. The staff is phenomenal, and the residents are very friendly and helpful. The activities provide an opportunity for the residents to...
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.
Our independent living neighborhood offers seniors the perfect balance between independence and support, security and freedom, privacy and socialization.All-inclusive services include:•Private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient kitchenettes, gracious tiled bathrooms,...
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77 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
9.7
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27 reviews
9.7
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27 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
15%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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They are continually improving. I could not have picked a better place to live as a senior retiree. I love this place and all of the residents and staff here. Activities are crucial. We have writing...
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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Photo of Arbor Landing at Compass Pointe
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9.6
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13 reviews
9.6
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13 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
23%
3 star
0%
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The Director and the entire Staff are great. They are so caring, helpful, and are always around. They all take the time to talk with you and listen to your concerns and worries. Everyone knows your loved...
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 TerraBella Myrtle Beach
1717 Photos available
9.3
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90 reviews
9.3
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90 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
29%
3 star
7%
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2%
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What has made this community such a great experience so far is how convenient it is to get to things. We also like the transportation that is available. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would...
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.
Terra Bella Myrtle Beach provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.One of the nation's most popular tourist draws, now you'll be able to call Myrtle Beach home all year round. Conveniently located in the town's center, you're in luck if you like mild weather, miles...
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99 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.2
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15 reviews
9.2
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15 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
27%
3 star
7%
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My mom unfortunately passed away but we all loved River Park. The absolute best place. All the residents seemed to love it there and the staff were incredible.
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.
Located on the coast of South Carolina in the heart of the North Grand Strand, River Park Senior Living is a newly-built, non-profit, conveniently located continuing care community, close to dining, shopping, entertainment and medical facilities. River Park is situated on more than 20 acres of...
Photo of Arbor Landing at Hampstead
88 Photos available
9.1
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19 reviews
9.1
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19 reviews
5 star
74%
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3 star
21%
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My husband passed away in November. I would give Arbor Landing a 5 in each area. They are simply the best...caring, conscientious and welcoming.
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 Cambridge Village of Wilmington
88 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.9
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47 reviews
8.9
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47 reviews
5 star
76%
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9%
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11%
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The Cambridge community is really a great place to live, I give it all 5 stars because it is the best I have ever had. The food that is prepared here is wonderful as well as the staff members. I think I'll...
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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Photo of Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet
1717 Photos available
1818 Floor plans available
8.9
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11 reviews
8.9
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11 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
36%
3 star
9%
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9%
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We have been residents at Magnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet for 2 plus months and everything here has been top notch. We enjoy all of the people who work here. We especially enjoy the fact that they call you...
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.
Magnolia Bridge at Murrells InletMagnolia Bridge at Murrells Inlet is the newest senior living community in the Murrells Inlet area that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We began construction in 2022 and welcomed our first resident in the spring of 2023. Many of our...
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Photo of The Woods at Holly Tree
88 Photos available
8.8
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204 reviews
8.8
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204 reviews
5 star
82%
4 star
11%
3 star
5%
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That the client can get as involved in the activities as they want . The dining room was wonderful, staff were great to work with! My mom was in the efficiency apartment and that was plenty big for her.
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.
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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Photo of Garden Manor Village
33 Photos available
8.8
Review score
19 reviews
8.8
Review score
19 reviews
5 star
26%
4 star
48%
3 star
16%
2 star
5%
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5%
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My mom and dad experienced happiness at Garden Manor Village in their remaining years and received compassion from the staff and management when they passed. They spoke highly of the living conditions 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.
Cost of residency includes: - Unfurnished apartment. - One well prepared meal per day. - Weekly housekeeping. - All utilities excluding phone and cable. - Scheduled activity program.
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Photo of Portside at Grande Dunes
1919 Photos available
8.7
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30 reviews
8.7
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30 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
20%
3 star
10%
2 star
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Portside at Grande Dunes community is a wonderful place staffed by caring people, we would give them all 5 stars. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to others - my...
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.
At Portside at Grande Dunes, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed...
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Photo of Holiday Lake Shore Commons
1717 Photos available
4242 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.6
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76 reviews
8.6
Review score
76 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
24%
3 star
8%
2 star
5%
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The staff at Holiday Lake Shore commons are friendly, but spread thin. They are busy. My loved one said that no one has come to clean her place yet since she's moved in, so she does it herself. The...
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.
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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2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.4
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32 reviews
8.4
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32 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
16%
3 star
9%
2 star
13%
1 star
6%
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The facility itself is clean, inviting, and conducive to individual needs. The staff, in many ways, became like family because of their professional care and honest concern for my loved one. The food is...
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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Photo of Brightwater Assisted Living
1313 Photos available
8.0
Review score
68 reviews
8.0
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68 reviews
5 star
99%
4 star
1%
3 star
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Brightwater provided exceptional care for my mother while in both assisted living and nursing care. Sharon went above and beyond to help ensure my mother was in good care. The staff including [names removed]...
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 Carolina Gardens at Conway
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5 star
69%
4 star
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3 star
8%
2 star
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Don't bother looking anywhere else, you won't find anything better. The staff is beyond remarkable, the cleanliness is a lot cleaner then other places (they clean the top of the window sills once a week),...
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.
Carolina Gardens at Conway is an assisted living and memory care community in Conway, South Carolina. Conway is a thriving city in the Myrtle Beach metro area, home to Coastal Carolina University and has been designated as a Tree City USA for over 20 years. With a revitalized downtown area that...
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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.
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...
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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.
5 star
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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.

Cost of independent living in Fulford, NC

The average cost of senior living in Fulford is $4,119 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sandy Creek, NC with an average of $3,691 per month.

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

Fulford, NC
$4,119/mo
$4,119/mo

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

Fulford, NC
$4,119/mo
U.S. national average
$4,043/mo

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

$4,907/mo
Independent Living
$4,119/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,169/mo
Studio
$4,653/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,504/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,957/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,079/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fulford over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Fulford

Recent reviews for independent living in Fulford

Brightwater Assisted Living in Myrtle Beach, SC

5.0
All prominent senior living communities have well-appointed housing options with a variety of health, wellness and entertainment programs. What makes Brightwater standout are its Move Coordinator and Mentoring Program. The Brightwater Move Coordinator works with you, your movers and ...
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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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Arbor Landing at Hampstead

4.3
Overall we have been very pleased with the Arbor Landing and the value for the money. They do have a number of activities for the residents there, our loved one enjoyed the recent concert they had. They have a beautiful dining room but right now the food is just not the best but they are working ...
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Fulford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fulford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fulford, 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 Fulford 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 Fulford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fulford, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
15%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Fulford 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 Fulford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fulford, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
35%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fulford 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 Fulford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
40%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
45.3%
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There are 20 independent living facilities near Fulford, North Carolina. See the full list.

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