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9.6
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41 reviews
9.6
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Our overall experience with Trevi has been excellent. The staff are very friendly, and have gone above and beyond (at times) to communicate with us about my dad's situation (has had been diagnosed 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.
Trevi Vibrant Senior Living is a brand new, all-inclusive independent living community located in Northeast Charlotte. Amenities include exercise and fitness facilities, a Pickleball court, library, and beautiful chapel. Flowing from the amenity spaces are two outdoor courtyards that provide...
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9.3
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9.3
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25%
3 star
4%
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4%
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At this point I think all 1 through 8 are rated 5 in my opinion. We are very pleased! The staff has been able to answer all of our questions clearly and quickly. The entire facility inside and out is very...
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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9.3
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26%
3 star
11%
2 star
3%
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1%
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Food is good quality staff is friendly. Activities are hit and miss as the level of involvement from staff varies greatly depending on the event.
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.
Crescent Heights provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. You'll be delighted with the rich history of downtown Concord, a charming little area just to the northeast of Charlotte. With mild winters and warm summers, you'll be free to enjoy all the sites and...
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Nice, competent staff. Good food. Better At Home caregivers has an office on site which gives us an affordable option for extra care for Mom. Slow, less than great maintenance is really the only drawback....
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.
Shads Landing provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built upon ten-acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with a large pond at the center, Shads Landing offers you all the convenience of Charlotte with a lovely park-like setting to call their own. Yet we're...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Cox Mill, NC

The average cost of senior living in Cox Mill is $3,348 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Norman of Catawba, NC with an average of $3,071 per month.

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

Cox Mill, NC
$3,348/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Cox Mill, NC, vs. other senior living options

$7,071/mo
Independent Living
$3,348/mo

Independent living costs in Cox Mill, NC, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,675/mo
Studio
$3,135/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,849/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,888/mo

Senior living costs in Cox Mill 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: Cox Mill, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCox Mill, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,348/mo$3,574/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,619/mo$6,351/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,071/mo$7,472/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Cox Mill, NC:$3,348/mo
North Carolina:$3,574/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Cox Mill, NC:$5,619/mo
North Carolina:$6,351/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Cox Mill, NC:$7,071/mo
North Carolina:$7,472/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Cox Mill, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cox Mill 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
Cox Mill, NC$3,730/mo$3,401/mo+9.7%
North Carolina$3,819/mo$3,552/mo+7.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Cox Mill, NC
2024 average cost:$3,730/mo
2023 average cost:$3,401/mo
Percent change:+9.7%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Cox Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Cox Mill

The Dorchester South in Pineville, NC

4.5
The food options, the activities and the safety the community provides is something we likes most about The Dorchester South community. For activities they have different outings every week as well as party and get togethers. Based on our experience so far, we would recommend the community to ...
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The Dorchester North in Pineville, NC

5.0
From the tour to move-in, a totally positive experience for my 85-year-old parents. VERY friendly residents, lots of activities, beautiful and spacious apartments, the biggest in Charlotte for an independent living place! My parents are VERY happy here and say they are 'too busy'!

Overture Cotswold 55+ Apartment Homes in Charlotte, NC

5.0
I have absolutely no problem living here, the sales people here are great, the management staff are great. Things are starting to open back up since everyone is getting the vaccines. It is an active and open senior community, the gym is absolutely world class, we have every workout equipment ...
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Cox Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cox Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cox Mill, 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 Cox Mill 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 Cox Mill 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
10.1%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Cox Mill 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 Cox Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.2%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
30.3%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.7%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cox Mill 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 Cox Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49.3%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.4%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.1%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.3%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
47.9%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
37.2%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.2%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.3%
40.9%
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Trevi Vibrant Senior Living, Arbor Ridge at Huntersville and Holiday Crescent Heights are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cox Mill, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Cox Mill, North Carolina. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cox Mill, North Carolina are Trevi Vibrant Senior Living and Brookdale Charlotte East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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