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The cost of independent living in Rays Beach is about $3,687 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 273 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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Rays Beach Independent Living Facilities | 273 Reviews

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Photo of Lighthouse Pointe by Barclay House
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9.5
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This has been a very nice place My mother-in-law has enjoyed being there she's met a few new people I feel she's very comfortable The meals were really good The cleanliness was really really good Steph was...
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.
Lighthouse Pointe provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in the beautiful and historic town of Chesapeake, Lighthouse Pointe offers you quality and comfort along the Atlantic coast. We're close to fine dining, wonderful shopping, excellent healthcare...
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Photo of The Reserve at Greenbrier
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Very friendly and welcoming residents. They are always ready to lend a hand! The apartment sizes are great! They are nice and air, I have a full kitchen that is large and there is a washer and dryer in 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.
Living has never been better or easier with the perfect combination of comfort and location. Chesapeake's newest luxury apartment community designed for active adults will fill you with a fresh sense of contentment. Alta Reserve is a 55 and Better community, offers many luxuries and amenities....
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Photo of Harmony at Independence
99 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
9.2
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65 reviews
9.2
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65 reviews
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For the care services, I consider this average our family has had to remind the nursing Director several times over the past year regarding linen and laundry services. With regards to personal assistance...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at IndependenceIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Virginia Beach, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services...
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Photo of The Talbot on Granby
1414 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.6
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17 reviews
8.6
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We were lucky to find a place like the Talbot on Granby for my parents. The location feels private but is in a very convenient part of town. It has a wonderful balance of nice apartments, lovely courtyard,...
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 The Talbot on Granby senior community, we offer luxury accommodations and amenities for the discerning senior, along with multiple services. Our beautiful courtyard and swimming pool allow our residents to fully appreciate Norfolk's pleasant summers and echo the town's seafaring spirit.The...
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Photo of Harmony at Harbour View
99 Photos available
2727 Floor plans available
8.5
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39 reviews
8.5
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39 reviews
5 star
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Things are going better. The staff are making efforts to take Gale to dinning main area as often as they can. I believe they also have activities on the other side that she could enjoy. She’s doing much...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at Harbour ViewIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Suffolk, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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Photo of Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living
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8.5
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23 reviews
8.5
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23 reviews
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Some managers are good, others are not. Most staff are good, but not paid well so they leave. There are too many 'chef's choice' on the menu. They run out of menu items often, menu comes from headquarters...
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.
At Willow Creek, we have an abundance of heart, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our caring management team is here for you any time, day or night, because we live here too. We participate in activities +pour coffee at mealtime and take time to get to know each of our residents. Plus, each...
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Photo of Harmony at Oakbrooke
99 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
7.8
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36 reviews
7.8
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36 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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2 star
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5 for all of them. I'm very pleased with everything so far!!! Everyone is friendly, staff and residents. The food is good. It looks like a fancy hotel. There are plenty of activities if you want to be...
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.
Welcome to Harmony at OakbrookeIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Chesapeake, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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Photo of First Choice Assisted Living LLC
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They're very courteous. They go out of their way to help our family as well as our loved one. It's always clean every time I visit her room, and I like that very much.
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.
Photo of The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC
9.2
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5 reviews
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The marketing staff does a good job explaining about the facility with regards to how a resident will live and transition as their needs change. The facility is well maintained. They offer lots of activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Woods Edge tucked amid picturesque Franklin, Virginia was created for active, independent seniors who want to get the most from their retirement.  The Village combines personal freedom and security, comfort and convenience.  We understand the emotional, mental, and...
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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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Photo of Lighthouse Tower Village
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.
Photo of Brian Center Health of Windsor
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.
Photo of Tidewater Cove, Operated by Western Tidewater CSB
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.
Photo of Lake Prince Woods
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.
Photo of Hampton Woods Apartment Office
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.
Photo of Hamilton Ridge Apartments
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.
Photo of Malvern Hill Apartments
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.
Photo of Bayberry Retirement Inn
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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.
Bayberry Retirement Inn offers a cozy homelike atmosphere. From the moment you enter Bayberry you feel the welcome warmth of home. Friendly and caring staff members, who know your name and needs, are available to assist you 24/7/365. At Bayberry we keep it simple. One low monthly rate includes...
Photo of Harbor's Edge Independent Living
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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They are great! We are very happy with them. They are clean and friendly. And they do a good job taking care of my loved one. I can breathe easy at night knowing that he is well cared for.
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 Open Arms Adult Home II, LLC
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.

Cost of independent living in Rays Beach, NC

The average cost of senior living in Rays Beach is $3,687 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lewiston Woodville, NC with an average of $2,388 per month.

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

Rays Beach, NC
$3,687/mo
$3,562/mo

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

Rays Beach, NC
$3,687/mo
U.S. national average
$4,376/mo

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

$4,629/mo
Independent Living
$3,687/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,338/mo
Studio
$5,190/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,183/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,957/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Rays Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Rays Beach

Harmony at Oakbrooke in Chesapeake, VA

3.9
It's taken some time so the facility to staff; however, they are doing a good job. Current staff is very friendly. Seems that the relatively new Director is getting improvements implemented.

First Choice Assisted Living LLC in Chesapeake, VA

4.1
The staff is very caring and I think this is a great place for your loved one. The food is good and the community has restaurants close by if you want something different. I would recommend this community to others.

Harmony at Harbour View in Suffolk, VA

4.0
The dining menu could be improved and they could offer more activities. They have a variety of meals but sometimes our folks with say it's not the best tasting. Also they are allowed to get extra things and sometimes when our loved one requests something extra the dining staff forget. They do ...
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Rays Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rays Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rays Beach, 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 Rays Beach 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 Rays Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rays Beach, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rays Beach 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 Rays Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rays Beach, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rays Beach 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 Rays Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rays Beach, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.6%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
45.7%
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Lighthouse Pointe by Barclay House, The Reserve at Greenbrier and The Village At Woods Edge a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rays Beach, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 23 independent living facilities near Rays Beach, North Carolina. See the full list.

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