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9.9
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9.9
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I have been here two weeks and I really like my apartment especially the bedroom. . It was all that I was looking for. I have my own washer and dryer. I have a microwave icemaker, a garbage disposal and a...
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.
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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9.9
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9.9
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86 reviews
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The experience was very good, with a specific greeting written on a small easel, before walking into meeting room welcoming my mom by name. Great hoste offering refreshments etc. Very prepared with...
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.
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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2121 Floor plans available
8.9
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76 reviews
8.9
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76 reviews
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The staff really care for residents, and communicate my father's needs. Dad loves the food, and his apartment has always been clean and tidy when family members visit. I have recommended A Place for Mom to...
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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55 Floor plans available
8.8
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101 reviews
8.8
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101 reviews
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They get the highest scores from me. The staff is amazingly friendly and kind and professional. They will go out of their way to meet all your needs. They have made changes in my apartment to accommodate my...
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 in the heart of Virginia Beach—one of America's premier resort towns—Atria Virginia Beach is a welcoming community with all the comforts of home. Stay active through a diverse social calendar that includes exercise classes, book discussions and educational seminars. Atria Virginia Beach...
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99 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
8.6
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57 reviews
8.6
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57 reviews
5 star
35%
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3 star
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Harmony at Oakbrooke has been a much better fit for [name removed] and for our family in terms of location and convenience. It is only about 25 minutes from me, compared with the minimum 40-minute drive to...
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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8.4
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33 reviews
8.4
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33 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
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3 star
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It's always clean. The food is great! The staff are all very friendly and helpful. She's met a number of residents and is very happy.
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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1919 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
6.0
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48 reviews
6.0
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48 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
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We moved Mom out about a year ago. I'm not in the loop any longer. We were in the independent side so I would say the Activities team was great. Apartments were a nice size. We had a studio but it was...
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.
As a resident of First Colonial Inn, you can take advantage of the refreshing outdoor campus by joining the gardening club, bird watching, or perfecting your putting on the private green. Take an afternoon stroll or just relax with a good friend on the terrace. Indoors the energy is contagious,...
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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.
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
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.

Cost of independent living in Corys, NC

The average cost of senior living in Corys is $3,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gatesville, NC with an average of $3,853 per month.

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

Corys, NC
$3,853/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$6,813/mo
Independent Living
$3,853/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,219/mo
Studio
$3,526/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,729/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,833/mo

Senior living costs in Corys 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: Corys, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCorys, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,853/mo$3,574/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,834/mo$6,351/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,813/mo$7,472/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Corys, NC:$3,853/mo
North Carolina:$3,574/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Corys, NC:$5,834/mo
North Carolina:$6,351/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Corys, NC:$6,813/mo
North Carolina:$7,472/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Corys, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Corys 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 average 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
Corys, NC$3,741/mo$3,473/mo+7.7%
North Carolina$3,819/mo$3,552/mo+7.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Corys, NC
2024 average cost:$3,741/mo
2023 average cost:$3,473/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
North Carolina
2024 average cost:$3,819/mo
2023 average cost:$3,552/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Corys

Recent reviews for independent living in Corys

First Colonial Inn in Virginia Beach, VA

4.9
I am very happy and pleased with our experience. I would encourage you to visit to see if it would be a good fit for your loved one. My loved one has jumped right in to the activities. They have bingo, exercise classes, outings, and more for the residents to choose from. They have a beauty ...
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Harmony at Independence in Virginia Beach, VA

4.5
They answer emergency pull cords quickly. Have a paramedics to come for fall help. Have good all building activities and specific group activities. I would recommend them for independent living. Have no experience with assisted or memory care.

Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living in Chesapeake, VA

5.0
I can say again our interaction at Willow Creek was great. It was a very positive experience and staff were extremely supportive and helpful. I had to move dad to NC where I live and placed him 3 months ago into a nursing home due to decline in his health. He's doing good at the long term care ...
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Corys independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Corys independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Corys, 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 Corys 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 Corys partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Corys, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.1%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
32.8%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.5%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Corys 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 Corys communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Corys, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.2%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Corys 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 Corys offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Corys, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.5%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
53.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.4%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50.2%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
46.8%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.8%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.7%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Reserve at Greenbrier, Holiday Lighthouse Pointe and Harmony at Independence are the top-rated independent living facilities near Corys, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Corys, North Carolina. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 57% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 57% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 57% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 23% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 61% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 45% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 55% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, and Filipino 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: The Reserve at Greenbrier, Holiday Lighthouse Pointe, and Harmony at Independence 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Holiday Lighthouse Pointe 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Holiday Lighthouse Pointe, Harmony at Independence, and Discovery Commons Virginia Beach 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: The Reserve at Greenbrier, Holiday Lighthouse Pointe, and Harmony at Independence
The best independent living facility near you in Corys, North Carolina is The Reserve at Greenbrier. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 57% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 57% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 57% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 23% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 61% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 45% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 55% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, and Filipino 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: The Reserve at Greenbrier, Holiday Lighthouse Pointe, and Harmony at Independence 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Holiday Lighthouse Pointe 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Holiday Lighthouse Pointe, Harmony at Independence, and Discovery Commons Virginia Beach 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: The Reserve at Greenbrier, Holiday Lighthouse Pointe, and Harmony at Independence
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