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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Spring Lake, NC

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The cost of independent living in Spring Lake is about $4,383 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 45 options. Read 1095 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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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: 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, 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: 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, 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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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, 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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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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44 Floor plans available
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.
Wesley Pines is managed by Life Care Services®, An LCS® Company. Life Care Services ranked highest in customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power 2019 Senior Living Study and achieved the highest score in all seven study factors: resident services and activities; community staff; food and beverage;...
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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
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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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.
Life at Scotia Village Scotia Village provides a lifestyle that allows you to stay engaged, to try new things and continue challenging yourself. The choices of activities are many, and what you choose to do is limited only by your imagination. Enjoy eating in our delectable restaurant style...
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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...
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.

Cost of independent living in Spring Lake, NC

The average cost of senior living in Spring Lake is $4,383 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aberdeen, NC with an average of $3,292 per month.

Independent living costs in Spring Lake, NC, vs. nearby cities

Spring Lake, NC
$4,383/mo
$4,371/mo

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

Spring Lake, NC
$4,383/mo
U.S. national average
$4,184/mo

Independent living costs in Spring Lake, NC, vs. other senior living options

$5,017/mo
Independent Living
$4,383/mo

Independent living costs in Spring Lake, NC, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,297/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,785/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,977/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,238/mo

Senior living costs in Spring Lake 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: Spring Lake, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSpring Lake, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$4,383/mo$3,700/mo$4,184/mo
Assisted Living$4,042/mo$4,433/mo$4,770/mo
Memory Care$5,017/mo$5,282/mo$5,523/mo
Independent Living
Spring Lake, NC:$4,383/mo
North Carolina:$3,700/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
Assisted Living
Spring Lake, NC:$4,042/mo
North Carolina:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,770/mo
Memory Care
Spring Lake, NC:$5,017/mo
North Carolina:$5,282/mo
U.S.:$5,523/mo
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Independent living costs in Spring Lake, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Spring Lake 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
Spring Lake, NC$3,914/mo$3,503/mo+11.7%
North Carolina$3,600/mo$3,416/mo+5.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Spring Lake, NC
2024 average cost:$3,914/mo
2023 average cost:$3,503/mo
Percent change:+11.7%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,600/mo
2023 average cost:$3,416/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Spring Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Spring Lake

Waltonwood - Cary

5.0
The staff was very easy to work with, very sensitive to our needs and very helpful with all the things I may not realize I would need. Communication was excellent and my texts and calls during the process were always answered promptly. It was a difficult move at the time, but now my parents are ...
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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

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews highlight the kindness and helpfulness of staff members at various communities, such as Waltonwood Lake Boone, where residents and their families have formed lasting friendships. Staff go above and beyond to create a warm and inclusive atmosphere.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities tailored to their interests. From movie nights and outings to fitness classes and arts and crafts sessions, there's always something for everyone at communities like Stoneridge.
Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of community interiors and exteriors, such as the newly renovated patio and dining room at Cambridge Village of Apex and the updated bathrooms at Southern Pines.
Extensive on-site services and amenities. Communities offer a range of on-site services and amenities like housekeeping, laundry facilities, salons, and fitness centers, making daily life more convenient and enjoyable for residents, as mentioned in reviews for Brier Pointe Retirement Community.
Thoughtful and accommodating dining experiences. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with customizable menus and accommodations for dietary restrictions. Communities like Waltonwood - Cary strive to make dining an enjoyable experience for all.
Supportive community atmosphere. Multiple reviews mention the sense of community and companionship at various facilities, with residents making friends and looking out for one another, as seen at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh Sky Active Living.
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Spring Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spring Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spring Lake, 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 Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake 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
17.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spring Lake 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 Spring Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
57.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
45%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
46.4%
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