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The staff and other residents are wonderful. Whenever we have an issue or concern, the staff listens and makes an effort to resolve it. They provide a large monthly calendar filled with activities and things...
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.
The Benefits of Moving toARBOR RIDGE AT STANLEYVILLEArbor Ridge isn’t your typical Independent or Assisted Living community. We are only one of two communities in Forsyth County registered with the state of North Carolina as a “multi-unit assisted housing community with services” (MUAHS). Our...
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Numbers 1-6 are 5. Number 7 based on what's offered and the appearance of the residents looking happy and engaged would be a 5--I am not able to rate on my father in law's participation in and satisfaction...
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.
All the independence you desire, and all the on-site assisted services you need or one day might need. Private studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments in a beautiful modern setting. Our on-site home care agency provides peace of mind that we can accommodate your changing needs as you age in...
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9.5
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9.5
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Carolina Estates is absolutely "AWESOME"!!! They provide a full schedule of activities for the residents, also the food is great and you can come and go at your leisure...I HIGHLY Recommend it ??
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.
We believe that Carolina Estates is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Carolina Estates, our management teams live on-site, and are...
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1414 Floor plans available
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Helped to place my mother at Forsyth Court in September of 2025. She is safe and happy in this community. Lots of change of staff and leadership in the past year but not at the expense of residents who are...
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.
Welcome to Forsyth Court, an independent senior living community with compassionate staff and friendly neighbors. Boasting amenities and services, it's easy to picture what your life will be like here with us. As a resident, you'll enjoy a spacious studio, one-, or two-bedroom apartment suite...
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8.9
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For the most part it as advertised. Food is not what was advertised. Some improvements have been made. They still have a way to go to get what we are paying for.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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 GreensboroIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Secured Assisted LivingIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Greensboro, North Carolina, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
COUNTRYSIDE VILLAGE...YOUR PATH TO A RICH RETIREMENT LIFE Surrounded by natural beauty, Countryside Village is situated on 62 wooded acres in NW Guilford County, North Carolina, only minutes from the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point. Founded in 1981 and family owned and...
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A Place for Mom helped us find this wonderful place for our Mother. This is a very difficult thing to do under the best of circumstances but Carillon is a perfect fit. She is happier than she has been in...
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.
The Carillon is not just a senior apartment building; it is a community of friends and neighbors who come together to celebrate their life accomplishments and make the most of their senior years through a fun and active lifestyle of freedom and independence. Whether relaxing in their spacious...
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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.
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
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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, 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: 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: 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
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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 Dillard, NC

The average cost of senior living in Dillard is $3,757 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Danbury, NC with an average of $2,924 per month.

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

Dillard, NC
$3,757/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$7,087/mo
Independent Living
$3,757/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,296/mo
Studio
$3,827/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,510/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,124/mo

Senior living costs in Dillard 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: Dillard, NC
Column state: North Carolina
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDillard, NCNorth CarolinaU.S.
Independent Living$3,757/mo$3,574/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,026/mo$6,351/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,087/mo$7,472/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Dillard, NC:$3,757/mo
North Carolina:$3,574/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Dillard, NC:$6,026/mo
North Carolina:$6,351/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Dillard, NC:$7,087/mo
North Carolina:$7,472/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Dillard, NC, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dillard 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
Dillard, NC$3,776/mo$3,570/mo+5.8%
North Carolina$3,819/mo$3,552/mo+7.5%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Dillard, NC
2024 average cost:$3,776/mo
2023 average cost:$3,570/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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 Dillard

Recent reviews for independent living in Dillard

Arbor Ridge at Kernersville

5.0
My father who is 93 years young moved into Arbor Ridge in October of 2022. My Dad moved from several states away so this was a major move not only in distance but also life style. The move-in process was easy and the entire staff immediately started helping my Dad adjust to life at Arbor Ridge. ...
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Harmony at Greensboro

5.0
The workers are friendly and respond rapidly to request for help. The apartment appears safe and spacious. I have lived here for over a year and plan on continuing this. The food is good, nutritious, and served in a pleasant atmosphere (dining room). More servers would make it even more ...
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Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville in Winston-Salem, NC

4.0
I would give it 4 stars, I would have given it 5, but my mom consistently tells me the food is not good. The staff is great and I think that apartment is a really good size. She's in a one bedroom. Her bathroom is huge and a huge closet.

Dillard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dillard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dillard, 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 Dillard 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 Dillard 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
9.5%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Dillard 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 Dillard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
25.7%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.4%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dillard 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 Dillard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.8%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.6%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.6%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.3%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.6%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
26.6%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.2%
40.9%
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Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, Arbor Ridge at Kernersville and Carolina Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dillard, North Carolina. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Dillard, North Carolina. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 45% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 45% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 45% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 12% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 48% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 27% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 45% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, and Portuguese 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, Arbor Ridge at Kernersville, and Carolina Estates 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville and Holiday Forsyth Court 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, Arbor Ridge at Kernersville, and Carolina Estates 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, Arbor Ridge at Kernersville, and Carolina Estates
The best independent living facilities near you in Dillard, North Carolina are Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville and Holiday Forsyth Court. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 45% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 45% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 45% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 12% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 48% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 27% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 45% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish, American Sign Language, and Portuguese 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, Arbor Ridge at Kernersville, and Carolina Estates 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville and Holiday Forsyth Court 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, Arbor Ridge at Kernersville, and Carolina Estates 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville, Arbor Ridge at Kernersville, and Carolina Estates
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