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The cost of independent living in Purlear is about $2,629 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 246 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 Solista Hickory by Cogir
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The staff at Solista has been amazingly kind, courteous and helpful during an incredibly stressful and emotional time. The food has been wonderful, staff has been extremely helpful, the salon is wonderful....
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.
In the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains — just a couple miles from Hickory Lake — is Solista Hickory by Cogir This stunning, craftsman-style community is located on a quaint wooded campus that is perfect for outdoor lovers. Take your pup for a walk, venture off to one of the nearby golf...
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What we like about the Gardens of Statesville is that they are small, friendly, helpful. We were in an emergency placement situation and they bent over backwards to help us. Never did I think my mom was...
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.
June 2019 Annual State Survey by the Department of Health & Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation awarded THE GARDENS OF STATESVILLE with a DEFICIENCY FREE SURVEY!As quoted from NC DHSR ACLS website: The goal of inspections is to assess how well the adult care home complies...
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We were very happy with Terra Bella Lake Norman. Food wasn't good and many chefs were employed during my parents stay. I don't know why. We would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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 just west of downtown Mooresville, TerraBella Lake Norman is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, most with a...
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My family, and I am doing well since the move to this community. We are comfortable with our move here, it is a great. They have a wonderful staff, and they are very kind, and have been helpful when needed....
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.
At Rose Glen Village, we emulate the Meridian Senior Living mission: 'We enrich the lives of our residents, families and employees through extraordinary experiences... because everyone deserves a great life!' We are located in beautiful Wilkesboro, NC in a desirable location. We take care of the...
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I have enjoy working with [name removed]. She has helped me with improving my body where I have weakness. I can see and feel improvement in my legs, arms, and back. I will continue to work with her as I...
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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It is a excellent place to stay they keep it clean and the people is real nice and they do activities and they go shopping to and they know how to cook and never late always on time never late feeding them
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.
Our senior living campus is located in the heart of the Yadkin Valley. We are only minutes from Hugh Chatham Hospital. Yadkin Valley Senior Living includes a 60 bed assisted living community, and has 8 independent living apartment units towards the back of the campus. Elkin, NC is home the Yadkin...
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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.
Nestled in the North Carolina foothills lies Parkwood Place, an Independent Living Community that encourages its residents to live retirement on their terms. Parkwood Place is located in a lovely wooded space in the town of Elkin. Our grounds are perfectly manicured, and residents have access to...
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....
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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 parents lived here and owned a villa. The only reason we had to leave was because they maxed out on the care that they were able to provide to them. I think that going in here, the evaluation of 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.

Cost of independent living in Purlear, NC

The average cost of senior living in Purlear is $2,629 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boone, NC with an average of $2,457 per month.

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

Purlear, NC
$2,629/mo

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

Purlear, NC
$2,629/mo
U.S. national average
$4,181/mo

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

$4,749/mo
Independent Living
$2,629/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,878/mo
Studio
$4,432/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,048/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,053/mo

Senior living costs in Purlear 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: Purlear, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typePurlear, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$2,629/mo$3,700/mo$4,181/mo
Assisted Living$3,834/mo$4,418/mo$4,766/mo
Memory Care$4,749/mo$5,273/mo$5,517/mo
Independent Living
Purlear, NC:$2,629/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
Assisted Living
Purlear, NC:$3,834/mo
North Carolina:$4,418/mo
U.S.:$4,766/mo
Memory Care
Purlear, NC:$4,749/mo
North Carolina:$5,273/mo
U.S.:$5,517/mo
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Independent living costs in Purlear, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Purlear 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
Purlear, NC$3,250/mo$3,225/mo+0.8%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Purlear, NC
2024 average cost:$3,250/mo
2023 average cost:$3,225/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,416/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Purlear

Recent reviews for independent living in Purlear

Ridgecrest in Mount Airy, NC

5.0
I have lived in Independent Living at Ridgecrest almost 2 1/2 years. The person who has influenced my life since she moved here is [name removed] in Wellness. Her exercise class starts at 10 am Monday through Friday. Now I'm not a morning person but she has changed my life style. I don't ...
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Gardens of Statesville

4.0
My 92 year old mom has been there for a year. She feels seen and loved by the staff for the most part. She enjoys breakfast and dinner with her table mates. She opts out of lunch because she'd rather eat cookies for lunch. She crochets everyday and as a result doesn't take advantage of very ...
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Terrabella Lake Norman in Mooresville, NC

5.0
We were very happy with Terra Bella Lake Norman. Food wasn't good and many chefs were employed during my parents stay. I don't know why. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience.

Purlear independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Purlear independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Purlear, 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 Purlear 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 Purlear 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
6.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Purlear 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 Purlear communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Purlear, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Purlear 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 Purlear offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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Solista Hickory by Cogir, Gardens of Statesville and Terrabella Lake Norman are the top-rated independent living facilities near Purlear, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Purlear, North Carolina. See the full list.

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