Independent Living in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh has 16 independent living, life plan and 55+ communities on Lilisity. 4 also hold a state license for assisted living or other care. The other 12 come from public records, because independent living is usually not licensed by the state. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for these communities.
All 16 in Raleigh
Listed with state-licensed communities first, then by name. Being listed is not a rating.
| Community | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury at Hayes Barton Placestate licensed2010 Fairview Road | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care | — |
| Hayes Barton Placestate licensed2010 Fairview Road | Independent Living, Continuing Care | — |
| Magnolia Glenstate licensed5215 Creedmoor Road | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 66 residents |
| The East Tower at Cardinal North Hillsstate licensed320 St. Albans Drive | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Continuing Care | 49 residents |
| Abbotswood at Stonehenge7900 Creedmoor Rd | Independent living | — |
| Atria Oakridge10810 Sandy Oak Lane | Independent living | — |
| Brookdale North Raleigh1200 Carlos Drive | Independent living | — |
| Link Apartments Glenwood South202 N West St | 55+ apartments | 204 apartments |
| Overture Centennial600 Bilyeu Street | 55+ apartments | — |
| Overture Crabtree4408 Marriott Drive | 55+ apartments | — |
| Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community1500 Sawmill Road | Life plan community | — |
| The Cambridge at Brier Creek7901 TW Alexander Drive | Independent living | — |
| The Cypress of Raleigh8801 Cypress Lake Drive | Life plan community | — |
| The Oaks at Whitaker Glen501 East Whitaker Mill Road | Life plan community | — |
| The Willows at Raleigh2722 Spring Forest Road | Independent living | — |
| Whispering Pines7501 Lead Mine Road | Independent living | — |
There are also 27 income-restricted senior apartment buildings in Raleigh, where rent is set by income. They are listed on the Wake County page.
What the types mean
Independent living. Apartments or cottages for older adults who live on their own. Meals, activities, housekeeping and transport are often included or offered. Personal care is not part of it.
Life plan community. A campus with independent living plus assisted living, memory care or nursing care, usually with an entry fee and a contract that covers care later.
55+ apartments. Rental or co-op apartments for people 55 or 62 and over, with no care services.
Income-restricted senior apartments. Apartments for older adults with rent set by income, through HUD, USDA or tax-credit programs. There are income limits and often a wait list.
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