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The cost of independent living in Mc Koy is about $4,345 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 50 options. Read 1414 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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55 Floor plans available
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The friendliness was amazing. They could be a little more professional with their presentation to new clients. It's a little informal. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families I think it's a...
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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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
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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: 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.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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, 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: 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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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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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.
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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 Mc Koy, NC

The average cost of senior living in Mc Koy is $4,345 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dunn, NC with an average of $3,370 per month.

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

Mc Koy, NC
$4,345/mo
$3,370/mo

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

Mc Koy, NC
$4,345/mo
U.S. national average
$4,140/mo

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

$5,567/mo
Independent Living
$4,345/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,600/mo
Studio
$4,388/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,351/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,384/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,900/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Mc Koy over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Mc Koy

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Koy

Parkwood Village in Wilson, NC

4.4
From the initial visit to move in, everyone has been genuinely nice and friendly. Everyone is and was very welcoming. The landing is a great place to live. The location is a plus. The only downside in my opinion is that every year the rent goes up, which i don’t like because most people who live ...
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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

Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the warm and welcoming atmosphere at various communities, with residents and staff creating a sense of family. For example, at The Cambridge at Brier Creek, the Cambridge at Brier Creek, residents have made good friends and enjoy engaging in activities together.
Variety of social activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of social activities offered in communities. At Atria Oakridge, Atria Oakridge, the Engage Life Team puts on spectacular events like cocktail hours, dessert spreads, and live music performances.
Access to on-site health care services. Many reviews mention the convenience and peace of mind that comes with having on-site health care services available. For example, at Brookdale North Raleigh, Brookdale North Raleigh, residents appreciate the ease of access to medical care and therapy services, ensuring they receive the care t ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout reviews, quality food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Waltonwood Lake Boone, Waltonwood Lake Boone, the food is a highlight, and staff accommodates individual dietary preferences and restrictions.
Thoughtful and helpful staff. Reviews often praise the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at communities. At Brier Pointe Retirement Community, Brier Pointe, the staff knows residents by name and goes above and beyond to help them.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews frequently comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, inside and out. At Waltonwood - Cary, Waltonwood, the facility is 'lovely and well kept', offering a peaceful environment for residents.
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Mc Koy independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Koy independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Koy, 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 Mc Koy 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 Mc Koy 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
15.9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.3%
No sugar
No sugar
40.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.7%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Koy 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 Mc Koy communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
52.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
52.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Koy 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 Mc Koy offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
59.1%
44.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.2%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.7%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.4%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
52.3%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
41.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
61.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
59.1%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.1%
46.4%
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Gardens at Wakefield, Waltonwood Lake Boone and Preston Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mc Koy, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 50 independent living facilities near Mc Koy, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Mc Koy, North Carolina are Gardens at Wakefield, Waltonwood Lake Boone and Atria Oakridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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