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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Waynesville, NC
If you’re looking for independent living in the Waynesville area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Waynesville. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 9 independent living facilities in Waynesville, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Brevard, Sylva and Maggie Valley.
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The community is very friendly. My mom enjoys all of the social activities. The food is really good and nicely presented. The only drawback might be that there aren't extensive outdoor walking/ exercise...
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: 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: 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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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...
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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After having lived in a home for 50 years the thought of moving to a retirement community was uncomfortable. After 6 months it has become a most enjoyable New Life. Food is excellent, any problems of which...
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: 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: 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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Cost of independent living in Waynesville, NC
The average cost of senior living in Waynesville is $3,379 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bryson City, NC with an average of $3,032 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waynesville, NC vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waynesville, NC vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waynesville vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Waynesville, NC by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Waynesville
Recent reviews for independent living in Waynesville
College Walk Retirement Ctr in Brevard, NC
4.0
This community does offer a lot of activities and amenities. This feels like an upscale community. They have a formal dining room where the wait staff take your order and then bring the meal to you. They offer computers for the residents to use. The staff were friendly and helpful. This ...
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Ardenwoods
4.9
We picked this community, because it had more overall of the things that my mom was looking for. I can say that I like it there. Also, I feel that working remotely, it's hard for you to get a real idea of what's available here. There are many places here that I wasn't aware of until I looked for ...
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Waynesville independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waynesville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waynesville, 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 Waynesville 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 Waynesville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waynesville, NCNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Waynesville 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 Waynesville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waynesville, NCNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waynesville 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 Waynesville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waynesville, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
38.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ardenwoods, Haywood Lodge and Retirement Ctr and Spicewood Cottages Elms are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waynesville, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Waynesville, North Carolina. See the full list.
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