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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Osborne Knob, NC
The cost of independent living in Osborne Knob is about $3,285 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options. Read 551 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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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.
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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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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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.
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.
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.
For over a decade, Kingston Residence of Hickory has provided older, active adults with the opportunity to remain independent in the privacy of their own spacious apartments, to enjoy the benefits of retirement living to the fullest, and to get the assistance many need in those later years....
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.
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
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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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Exceptional care. Staff go above and beyond, they are caring, hard working and compassionate.
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.
Silver Bluff Village is an assisted living community nestled in the mountains of North Carolina, on the bank of the Pigeon River in Canton. This is a place where southern climate mixes with high altitude to create pleasant weather throughout the year. Our residents take advantage of this weather...
Cost of independent living in Osborne Knob, NC
The average cost of senior living in Osborne Knob is $3,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grandfather, NC with an average of $2,932 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Osborne Knob, NC vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Osborne Knob
Recent reviews for independent living in Osborne Knob
Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills in Hendersonville, NC
5.0
Heritage Hills is an extremely warm and inviting community with friendly and engaging residents. Many opportunities to find your individual nitch and feel embraced. A chef prepared daily meal is an additional bonus.
Everlan of Johnson City
5.0
Everlan of Johnson City is a wonderful place. The moment you walk in, you feel a sense of relief. It is a fairly new building that is only about 2 years old. They bent over backwards to help us get my sister in law in here. She just LOVES it. She said she feels like she is on a permanent cruise ...
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Marjorie McCune Memorial Center in Black Mountain, NC
4.0
My brother did not have a good experience in his stay at this community. They had him in one room when he moved in and then they changed his room the next day. When I inquired as to why they said they try to have them with a roommate they are compatible with. When they moved him into the new ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews mention the friendly and inviting nature of the staff and residents at various communities, like LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Harmony at Reynolds Mountain, and Bella Vista, where newcomers are welcomed with open arms and encouraged to form connections with others.
Variety of activities for all interests. Residents find joy in the numerous activities offered at communities, such as Harmony in Harmony at Reynolds Mountain with its sharp focus on residents' needs and interests, or Brookdale Hendersonville East in Brookdale Hendersonville East, which is praised for its well-rounded activity offe ...
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Staff accommodation and help with moving. The transition process into senior living communities is eased by accommodating staff, as seen at Abundant Christian Living Community in Abundant Christian Living Community, where new residents were supported throughout their move and beyond, and Pinecrest in Solista Hickory by Cogir, where ...
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Well-maintained indoor and outdoor spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep are crucial factors for many residents, as highlighted in reviews for Abundant Christian Living Community, where the apartment and common areas were praised for their cleanliness, and Trinity View Retirement Community, where the grounds were described as being well-mai ...
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Affordable pricing with value-added services. Communities like Bella Vista and Ardenwoods offer affordable pricing and a range of value-added services, providing peace of mind for families while ensuring that their loved ones receive quality care and accommodations.
Access to medical care and health care services. Many communities offer on-site or nearby health care services, such as Everlan of Johnson City in Everlan of Johnson City, which boasts excellent care services, or LaurelHurst in LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, where residents appreciate the convenience of having doctors and medical appointment ...
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Osborne Knob independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Osborne Knob independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Osborne Knob, 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 Osborne Knob 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 Osborne Knob 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
5.4%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
10.8%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.5%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Osborne Knob 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 Osborne Knob communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
16.2%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Osborne Knob 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 Osborne Knob offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.7%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.8%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.7%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
21.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.4%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
45.6%
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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods, Solista Hickory by Cogir and Pacifica Senior Living Heritage Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Osborne Knob, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 37 independent living facilities near Osborne Knob, North Carolina. See the full list.
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