INDEPENDENT LIVING IN SOUTHERN PINES, NC

We take care of the details so you can live the good life. Learn how independent living in Southern Pines, NC, can elevate your lifestyle.

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Discover endless possibilities for a fulfilling lifestyle and unwind in the company of new friends

EXPERIENCE INDEPENDENT LIVING TAILORED TO YOU

Whether you’re seeking vibrant social connections, enriching activities or simply the freedom to pursue your passions, Southern Pines provides the perfect backdrop for your unique lifestyle.

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Stay Active and Engaged

Our diverse daily activities and events calendar provides opportunities to participate in the arts, learn new skills, try out new fitness classes and travel to new locations.

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Enjoy Delicious Dining Options

Our executive chef and culinary team prepare fresh, homemade dishes from scratch three times each day.

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Relax and Socialize With Friends

We provide numerous, purposefully designed areas to relax and enjoy a puzzle, a book, a cup of coffee or a conversation with a new friend.

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Convenient Services and Transportation

With weekly housekeeping, linen service and convenient transportation at your service, every aspect of your daily living experience is seamlessly elevated to suit your needs.

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LIVE THE RETIREMENT LIFESTYLE YOU’VE DREAMED OF

Experience the best in all-inclusive senior living in Southern Pines, NC, at Southern Pines Gracious Retirement Living. Here, you’re greeted with genuine smiles and the warmth of a welcoming community. It’s not just a place to live – it’s a vibrant community where passions are renewed, connections flourish and every day holds new possibilities.

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DISCOVER SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY IN SOUTHERN PINES

Discover the charming setting for residents seeking a blend of relaxation, culture and community in Southern Pines, a charming city in Moore County, North Carolina. For retirees, Southern Pines is particularly appealing due to its excellent health care facilities and recreational opportunities. Nestled in the Sandhills, Southern Pines has a robust cultural and arts scene, hosting festivals, farmer’s markets and cultural events. Everyone can find something they love in the area – from artists to nature lovers and those looking to get involved in their community, Southern Pines is the perfect place to live.

Resident transportation services

GET WHERE YOU NEED TO GO

Southern Pines Gracious Retirement Living resident transportation services are ready to take you to your destination. Do you have an appointment or somewhere fun to go? Come and meet our bus driver and see how we can help! Enjoy coffee and cookies while our driver takes you to all your scheduled appointments, shopping and other fun outings. Never visited us before? Call today and our bus driver will pick you up in our comfortable bus for a complimentary meal and personal tour of our beautiful community. We would love for you to meet our wonderful residents and live-in management team!

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Hawthorn Resident Travel Program

VACATION WITH THE COMFORT OF HOME

We know that as happy and as comfortable as you are in your home, you may want to get out and explore new places.

With over 70 communities across the United States, you can have all the comforts of home while enjoying the pleasures of a vacation. As a current resident of a Hawthorn community, you are eligible to take part in our unique travel program which allows you to stay up to seven nights per visit* in a comfortable guest suite. This also includes your meals and participation in programs and activities — all at no additional expense. When you take advantage of our Resident Travel Program.

*Based on availability

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