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The cost of independent living in Barco is about $4,100 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 26 options. Read 538 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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11 Floor plan available
9.9
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93 reviews
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Bay Lake is a very nice assisted living. The staff are like family to us. I feel safe and well cared for. I'm proud to call Bay Lake my home.
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.
Bay Lake Community, located in Virginia Beach, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of providing exceptional...
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1212 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
9.7
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23 reviews
9.7
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23 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about this community is the staff, they are very friendly and they have great activities for the residents there. We would definitely recommend the Acclaim at East Beach community 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.
LUXURY SENIOR LIVING ON THE WATERFRONTIf you’re looking for a luxury-filled retirement community with waterfront views, discover more about Acclaim at East Beach. Located near Little Creek Marina and boardwalk, our independent lifestyle was designed for seniors 62 or better to provide you with...
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9.5
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70 reviews
9.5
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70 reviews
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This has been a very nice place My mother-in-law has enjoyed being there she's met a few new people I feel she's very comfortable The meals were really good The cleanliness was really really good Steph 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.
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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9.4
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14 reviews
9.4
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Very friendly and welcoming residents. They are always ready to lend a hand! The apartment sizes are great! They are nice and air, I have a full kitchen that is large and there is a washer and dryer in the...
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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99 Photos available
2121 Floor plans available
9.2
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64 reviews
9.2
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64 reviews
5 star
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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...
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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1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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87 reviews
9.0
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87 reviews
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So far it’s been pretty good. There’s a few people there that could change their disposition.. I wish there was friendlier people there not so much the staff, but the residents. you can say hi and they...
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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1414 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.0
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17 reviews
9.0
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17 reviews
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We were lucky to find a place like the Talbot on Granby for my parents. The location feels private but is in a very convenient part of town. It has a wonderful balance of nice apartments, lovely courtyard,...
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.
At The Talbot on Granby senior community, we offer luxury accommodations and amenities for the discerning senior, along with multiple services. Our beautiful courtyard and swimming pool allow our residents to fully appreciate Norfolk's pleasant summers and echo the town's seafaring spirit.The...
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Photo of Willow Creek Gracious Retirement Living
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8.5
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23 reviews
8.5
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23 reviews
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Some managers are good, others are not. Most staff are good, but not paid well so they leave. There are too many 'chef's choice' on the menu. They run out of menu items often, menu comes from headquarters...
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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Photo of Harmony at Harbour View
99 Photos available
2727 Floor plans available
8.5
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39 reviews
8.5
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39 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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Things are going better. The staff are making efforts to take Gale to dinning main area as often as they can. I believe they also have activities on the other side that she could enjoy. She’s doing much...
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 Harbour ViewIndependent Living | Assisted Living | Memory CareIn our continued effort to meet the demand of seniors in Suffolk, Virginia, we are offering Virtual Tours, an enhanced screening procedure for new residents, along with the security, support, services and...
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Photo of The Chamberlin
99 Photos available
8.0
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15 reviews
8.0
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15 reviews
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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Guests should be able to use some of the members food vouchers. My dad has lost money every month. More activities on the weekends. The staff is great!
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.
Welcome to Hampton Virginia's premiere 55+ waterfront independent senior living rental community, The Chamberlin. This beautifully restored waterfront community is located on historic Fort Monroe. Your new apartment home will offer you the finest living on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay....
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Photo of Harmony at Oakbrooke
99 Photos available
2020 Floor plans available
7.8
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36 reviews
7.8
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36 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
17%
3 star
17%
2 star
11%
1 star
17%
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5 for all of them. I'm very pleased with everything so far!!! Everyone is friendly, staff and residents. The food is good. It looks like a fancy hotel. There are plenty of activities if you want to be...
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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Photo of First Colonial Inn
1919 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
5.3
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47 reviews
5.3
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47 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
9%
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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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Photo of First Choice Assisted Living LLC
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They're very courteous. They go out of their way to help our family as well as our loved one. It's always clean every time I visit her room, and I like that very much.
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.
Photo of Overture Virginia Beach 62+ Apartment Homes
1313 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
5 star
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The staff are very wonderful. They are patient with newcomers, friendly, and cooperative. They have lots of activities like a continental breakfast, or monthly birthday celebrations to name a few. ...
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.
Located along the beautiful sandy shores of Virginia Beach, Overture Virginia Beach 62+ Apartment Homes is a perfect location. Whether you’re a shopper, golfer, adventurer, food connoisseur, or just like to relax and enjoy the view, Overture is sure to satisfy your every whim. We are conveniently...
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.
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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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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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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: 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, 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 Barco, NC

The average cost of senior living in Barco is $4,100 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Creswell, NC with an average of $481 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barco, NC vs. nearby cities

Barco, NC
$4,100/mo
$4,272/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barco, NC vs. the state and national average

Barco, NC
$4,100/mo
U.S. national average
$4,374/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barco vs. other types of senior living

$5,130/mo
Independent Living
$4,100/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Barco, NC by room type

Semi-Private
$4,338/mo
Studio
$5,379/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,328/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,360/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Barco

Recent reviews for independent living in Barco

Harmony at Oakbrooke in Chesapeake, VA

3.9
It's taken some time so the facility to staff; however, they are doing a good job. Current staff is very friendly. Seems that the relatively new Director is getting improvements implemented.

Overture Virginia Beach 62+ Apartment Homes

4.5
This is a beautiful community and well maintained. The staff seem to be very responsive. There are a lot activities available on site and they have gone virtual via Zoom due to the pandemic. This is a place I enjoy living.

The Chamberlin in Hampton, VA

5.0
I would let other families know, that they are making an excellent choice when choosing the Chamberlain for the love one because it was the best place for me to find for my friend [name removed] They have helped him with everything he has needed from medical to getting him to the store for ...
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Barco independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barco independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barco, 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 Barco 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 Barco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barco, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
32.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Barco 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 Barco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barco, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.3%
35.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
42.3%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.9%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barco 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 Barco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barco, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.2%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
46.2%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bay Lake Community, Acclaim at East Beach and Lighthouse Pointe by Barclay House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barco, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near Barco, North Carolina. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Barco, North Carolina is Bay Lake Community. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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