Wife here:
Most independent living communities in this area are an average of about $3000/month. Hudson Oaks is completely independent. The low end, $1,725, gets you a one bedroom apartment, all appliances (including w/d), continental breakfast, transportation if needed, a weekly catered social lunch, several educational and recreational activities planned by our activity director, maintenance free living, paid cable and internet, and more. High end is a two bedroom cottage with a direct access, attached garage. I'd be happy to share any other information or give any information about different independent, assisted or skilled communities in the area. You can reach me, Juliet, at jcockrell at nemanagement dot net. I'm happy to help!