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The cost of independent living in Mandale is about $3,786 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 318 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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My dad was at Home Place in Burlington for several months prior to his passing. The staff could not have been any better in looking after my dad’s needs. The food was amazing and there were always activities...
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.
Homeplace of Burlington is centrally located between Raleigh and Winston-Salem in Burlington, North Carolina. Our community is two miles north of I-85/40 close to downtown, shopping and 3.5 miles from Alamance Regional Medical Center. Upon entering our community our comfortable interior,...
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2222 Floor plans available
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9.4
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76 reviews
9.4
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76 reviews
5 star
48%
4 star
37%
3 star
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2 star
4%
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There could be some more activities geared towards older men, but it is otherwise lovely for being very flexible in terms of its offerings for a very varied group of individuals living there, and it's clear...
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.
Durham Regent provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Durham Chapel Hill, you'll love the vibrant community steeped in rich academia and a proud sports tradition with Duke University and the University of North Carolina both...
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2626 Floor plans available
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9.4
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61 reviews
9.4
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61 reviews
5 star
63%
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All are easy to work with. [name removed]is the best manager I have ever come in contact with. She is excellent in all areas I can think of. She is smart, kind, considerate, thoughtful, generous and will...
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.
Cedar Ridge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated in a quiet, beautiful wooded area in the outskirts of Burlington, you'll love the elegant grace of our facilities and the convenience of being close to all life's necessities. We're just minutes from...
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88 Floor plans available
9.2
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47 reviews
9.2
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47 reviews
5 star
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Virtually no activities for someone who is virtually blind. Price is on the high side. However, they are very friendly and helpful staff. Friendly residents as well. Food good. Many special fun events....
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.
Atria Southpoint Walk encourages active older adults to spend their time as they wish, knowing everything from housekeeping to cooking and even transportation is handled for them. Our convenient location a short distance from shopping, restaurants, universities and parks, combined with a robust...
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2020 Floor plans available
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8.8
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84 reviews
5 star
42%
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32%
3 star
12%
2 star
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Transitioning my dad to independent living was hard but not because of the location. The staff here goes above and beyond to help make the experience as easy as it can be. Dad’s apartment is great. Spacious...
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.
Escape the bustle of the city, and retreat to the tranquility of Solista Durham by Cogir.This craftsman-style community is located on a 150-acre nature preserve, which is filled with quiet ponds and weaving hiking trails. So whether you like to stay active and explore or simply prefer to soak in...
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5 star
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Twin Rivers loves their residents. It only has 31 apartments, so staff are not overwhelmed. Staff are kind & helpful to the residents & their families. They keep the residents busy with many activities,...
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.
Twin Rivers is a warm and inviting, affordable living option for Independent Seniors who seek the convenience of service enhanced housing. We are located in historic, Pittsboro, NC. This is just 15 minutes from Apex and about 30 minutes from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Our one bedroom...
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5 star
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My friend loves living at this community. The staff make sure she has everything she needs and she is doing much better. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. She has started participating...
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.
Beautiful new Village Lake Inn is located in pastoral Siler City, close to Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, Asheboro, and Sanford. We offer affordable independent senior living, all for one low monthly rate. Our building is brand new, built in 2011, and our current staff has over 30 years combined...
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6.0
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5 reviews
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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
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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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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Mandale, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mandale is $3,786 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goldston, NC with an average of $2,431 per month.

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

Mandale, NC
$3,786/mo
$4,208/mo
$4,298/mo

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

Mandale, NC
$3,786/mo
U.S. national average
$4,189/mo

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

$6,492/mo
Independent Living
$3,786/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,100/mo
Studio
$4,259/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,371/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,979/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,098/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Mandale over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Mandale

Recent reviews for independent living in Mandale

Village Lake Inn in Siler City, NC

4.5
My friend loves this community. She has adjusted very well to it. This is a lovely community, everything looks great. They do a great job with the cleanliness. The staff is wonderful, she loves them. The only thing she complains about is the food, but other than that everything has worked out ...
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Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living in Chapel Hill, NC

4.5
What sticks out most about Azalea Estates is the great atmosphere, the residents seem very affluent and friendly. The value for the money is exceptional. My mom has been socializing and occupied and very happy there.

Overture Cary in Morrisville, NC

3.8
FYI: Overture is a 55+ community - not assisted living. The manager and activities director have been recently replaced. We're waiting to see how the replacements work out. There are numerous activities offered; mostly resident lead. Essentially a person can be as busy as as they'd like. ...
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Mandale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mandale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mandale, 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 Mandale 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 Mandale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mandale 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 Mandale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
80%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mandale 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 Mandale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
70%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
90%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
60%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
47.4%
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Brier Pointe Retirement Community, Bartlett Reserve and Home Place of Burlington are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mandale, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Mandale, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Mandale, North Carolina is Home Place of Burlington. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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