Assisted Living Facilities in Wake Forest, NC
The town of Wake Forest is home to around 45,600 people, including about 5,200 seniors aged 65 or older. It’s a northern Raleigh suburb with easy access to the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle area. Senior residents enjoy Wake Forest’s convenient location, affordability and overall quality of life. The town’s central location offers the best of both worlds, with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and beaches to the east. Wake Forest also boasts a quintessential downtown that’s charming and vibrant, plenty of golfing at more than 10 courses in town and the surrounding area and an array of dining options to meet various tastes.
Seniors wishing to retain their independence while receiving personalized supportive care in a residential setting receive both at assisted living facilities. The average cost of assisted living in Wake Forest is $4,800, higher than the national average and much higher than the state average.
This guide provides details on assisted living in Wake Forest that lets seniors compare the average monthly costs of assisted living to other living options. It also provides an overview of the benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Wake Forest and lists free senior resources.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Wake Forest, NC
Brookdale Wake Forest
611 South Brooks Street, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
Glenda was the worst staff member I have ever interacted with while visiting my grandmother at Brookdale. Her attitude was rude and dismissive while I was trying to ask a simple question about my gran
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Glenda was the worst staff member I have ever interacted with while visiting my grandmother at Brookdale. Her attitude was rude and dismissive while I was trying to ask a simple question about my grandmothers medication. She ultimately could not answer the question and blew me off saying she would be right back and then never came back. Thankfully there were other staff members there that were happy to help me and my grandmother but I must say I am dissatisfied with the service I received from this “Glenda”. 1 star
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Glenda was the worst staff member I have ever interacted with while visiting my grandmother at Brookdale. Her attitude was rude and dismissive while I was trying to ask a simple question about my gran
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Glenda was the worst staff member I have ever interacted with while visiting my grandmother at Brookdale. Her attitude was rude and dismissive while I was trying to ask a simple question about my grandmothers medication. She ultimately could not answer the question and blew me off saying she would be right back and then never came back. Thankfully there were other staff members there that were happy to help me and my grandmother but I must say I am dissatisfied with the service I received from this “Glenda”. 1 star
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Nurturing Nest Family Care Home
1600 Wake Drive, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
I recently toured Nurturing Nest, Mellissa the owner is great. She shared that she built this for her own mother. I was completely impressed, the home is beautiful. It is immaculately clean, the livin
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I recently toured Nurturing Nest, Mellissa the owner is great. She shared that she built this for her own mother. I was completely impressed, the home is beautiful. It is immaculately clean, the living and dining area are large and inviting. The bedrooms are spacious and well decorated. The food is high quality, and the staff has incredible repour with the residents. This is the perfect place for my Mom.
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I recently toured Nurturing Nest, Mellissa the owner is great. She shared that she built this for her own mother. I was completely impressed, the home is beautiful. It is immaculately clean, the livin
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I recently toured Nurturing Nest, Mellissa the owner is great. She shared that she built this for her own mother. I was completely impressed, the home is beautiful. It is immaculately clean, the living and dining area are large and inviting. The bedrooms are spacious and well decorated. The food is high quality, and the staff has incredible repour with the residents. This is the perfect place for my Mom.
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Renaissance Care Home at Traditions
612 Red Clover Court, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
THIS IS THE PLACE you want for your loved one. I know because I have been on this course for the last 15/20 years with my mom and she has been in many places. This is by far the best facility we have
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THIS IS THE PLACE you want for your loved one. I know because I have been on this course for the last 15/20 years with my mom and she has been in many places. This is by far the best facility we have ever been to. From the moment we arrived, I so appreciated the personal care and respect for her and what we were going through. The meals are prepared daily, the house is clean as well as mom is well groomed, her laundry is taken care of, hair cuts. medications given, and special needs met daily. As well as the special personal touches like birthday celebrations, cook outs, Mothers Day celebrations for everyone, as well and special Thanksgiving meals, Christmas presents and celebrations. Drs visits are arranged on a regular basis or as needed so you are assured all is well. We decorated moms room with tokens and pictures of family to remind her of home and how much she’s loved. We also put a bird feeder outside her window which they provide bird feed for and keep full as mom loves watching the birds. Mom is comfortable and well cared for and as a daughter, that is what
is most important to me. I can sleep in peace at night knowing mom is being taken care of. The staff and owners are top notch and I would highly recommend you looking into Renaissance Care Home for your loved one. I will be happy to talk and answer any questions you may have from my point of view. Just ask the owners you want to talk to Patti. I understand what you’re going through and would love to help you if I can.
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THIS IS THE PLACE you want for your loved one. I know because I have been on this course for the last 15/20 years with my mom and she has been in many places. This is by far the best facility we have
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THIS IS THE PLACE you want for your loved one. I know because I have been on this course for the last 15/20 years with my mom and she has been in many places. This is by far the best facility we have ever been to. From the moment we arrived, I so appreciated the personal care and respect for her and what we were going through. The meals are prepared daily, the house is clean as well as mom is well groomed, her laundry is taken care of, hair cuts. medications given, and special needs met daily. As well as the special personal touches like birthday celebrations, cook outs, Mothers Day celebrations for everyone, as well and special Thanksgiving meals, Christmas presents and celebrations. Drs visits are arranged on a regular basis or as needed so you are assured all is well. We decorated moms room with tokens and pictures of family to remind her of home and how much she’s loved. We also put a bird feeder outside her window which they provide bird feed for and keep full as mom loves watching the birds. Mom is comfortable and well cared for and as a daughter, that is what
is most important to me. I can sleep in peace at night knowing mom is being taken care of. The staff and owners are top notch and I would highly recommend you looking into Renaissance Care Home for your loved one. I will be happy to talk and answer any questions you may have from my point of view. Just ask the owners you want to talk to Patti. I understand what you’re going through and would love to help you if I can.
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Cadence at Wake Forest
3218 Heritage Trade Drive, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
My mother is at Cadence at Wake Forest. Right now, it’s wonderful. We spent the day there with her yesterday. A young lady that I believe runs the place does a great job. The staff was friendly. I don
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My mother is at Cadence at Wake Forest. Right now, it’s wonderful. We spent the day there with her yesterday. A young lady that I believe runs the place does a great job. The staff was friendly. I don’t think the food is up to par for anybody, but it’s still good food. Overall, it’s a very well-balanced meal. They have plenty of meals. They have activity, it’s easy to access getting in and out of, and that’s something that I like on the weekend if we get to visit on the weekend. At the moment, I have zero complaints. The staff is very courteous and helpful.
We found the place to be spotless. It was up to our standards. I’m very happy with the way it was taken care of and her room gets cleaned two or three times a week or whenever it’s needed. If there’s an accident or something, they’ll come in and take care of it. I’m very, very happy with that.
They have plenty to do. They have entertainment that comes in and people play and sing, bingo, all the activities, a puzzle room, and they can get vegetables out of the garden during the year.
They were all expensive. All the places wanted an additional $1000 to $1300 more and this place is providing all of that care for the same price as we were quoted when we went in. I’m happy with the value. I’m very happy with the facility. I’m very happy with everything they had and she likes it. She didn’t think she would at first and now she likes it. Like anything else, they have to get used to the change in life. Her room is nice. She brought a lot of her stuff from her room. It looks like home in her room.
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My mother is at Cadence at Wake Forest. Right now, it’s wonderful. We spent the day there with her yesterday. A young lady that I believe runs the place does a great job. The staff was friendly. I don
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My mother is at Cadence at Wake Forest. Right now, it’s wonderful. We spent the day there with her yesterday. A young lady that I believe runs the place does a great job. The staff was friendly. I don’t think the food is up to par for anybody, but it’s still good food. Overall, it’s a very well-balanced meal. They have plenty of meals. They have activity, it’s easy to access getting in and out of, and that’s something that I like on the weekend if we get to visit on the weekend. At the moment, I have zero complaints. The staff is very courteous and helpful.
We found the place to be spotless. It was up to our standards. I’m very happy with the way it was taken care of and her room gets cleaned two or three times a week or whenever it’s needed. If there’s an accident or something, they’ll come in and take care of it. I’m very, very happy with that.
They have plenty to do. They have entertainment that comes in and people play and sing, bingo, all the activities, a puzzle room, and they can get vegetables out of the garden during the year.
They were all expensive. All the places wanted an additional $1000 to $1300 more and this place is providing all of that care for the same price as we were quoted when we went in. I’m happy with the value. I’m very happy with the facility. I’m very happy with everything they had and she likes it. She didn’t think she would at first and now she likes it. Like anything else, they have to get used to the change in life. Her room is nice. She brought a lot of her stuff from her room. It looks like home in her room.
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Sunrise at North Hills
615 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Sunrise at North Hills is a senior living community located in at North Hills in Raleigh, NC. The community specializes in assisted living, short-term stays and Alzheimer’s care services. Sunrise at N
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Sunrise at North Hills is a senior living community located in at North Hills in Raleigh, NC. The community specializes in assisted living, short-term stays and Alzheimer’s care services. Sunrise at North Hills is also a short drive away from Rex Hospital and Duke Raleigh Hospital, which are world-class medical facilities. A physical therapy room and other amenities help residents lead a fulfilled life. Residents also enjoy taking a walk on community’s well-landscaped lawns. Sunrise at North Hills staff is friendly which helps create a homey atmosphere for the residents.
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Sunrise at North Hills is a senior living community located in at North Hills in Raleigh, NC. The community specializes in assisted living, short-term stays and Alzheimer’s care services. Sunrise at N
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Sunrise at North Hills is a senior living community located in at North Hills in Raleigh, NC. The community specializes in assisted living, short-term stays and Alzheimer’s care services. Sunrise at North Hills is also a short drive away from Rex Hospital and Duke Raleigh Hospital, which are world-class medical facilities. A physical therapy room and other amenities help residents lead a fulfilled life. Residents also enjoy taking a walk on community’s well-landscaped lawns. Sunrise at North Hills staff is friendly which helps create a homey atmosphere for the residents.
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Sunrise of Raleigh
4801 Edwards Mill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612
Sunrise of Raleigh is located conveniently in the Crabtree Valley area of Raleigh, North Carolina where access to state parks, shopping and dining are nearby and easily accessible. Visitors to the fac
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Sunrise of Raleigh is located conveniently in the Crabtree Valley area of Raleigh, North Carolina where access to state parks, shopping and dining are nearby and easily accessible. Visitors to the facility note that the staff is always friendly, caring and helpful no matter the need, and the facility gets high marks for customer satisfaction. Residents of Sunrise of Raleigh enjoy large studio-style rooms and with a private bathroom. In addition, the community hosts activities, such as holiday shows, craft and skills classes and bingo, for residents to enjoy.
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Sunrise of Raleigh is located conveniently in the Crabtree Valley area of Raleigh, North Carolina where access to state parks, shopping and dining are nearby and easily accessible. Visitors to the fac
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Sunrise of Raleigh is located conveniently in the Crabtree Valley area of Raleigh, North Carolina where access to state parks, shopping and dining are nearby and easily accessible. Visitors to the facility note that the staff is always friendly, caring and helpful no matter the need, and the facility gets high marks for customer satisfaction. Residents of Sunrise of Raleigh enjoy large studio-style rooms and with a private bathroom. In addition, the community hosts activities, such as holiday shows, craft and skills classes and bingo, for residents to enjoy.
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Abbotswood at Stonehenge
7900 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC, 27613
The staff at Abbotswood at Stonehenge seemed like they care. The ones that I talked to seemed to have a passion for caring for their people. They had long-term employees and they recognized them with
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The staff at Abbotswood at Stonehenge seemed like they care. The ones that I talked to seemed to have a passion for caring for their people. They had long-term employees and they recognized them with pictures on the walls and stuff. It was clean and it looked like they had some good activities.
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The staff at Abbotswood at Stonehenge seemed like they care. The ones that I talked to seemed to have a passion for caring for their people. They had long-term employees and they recognized them with
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The staff at Abbotswood at Stonehenge seemed like they care. The ones that I talked to seemed to have a passion for caring for their people. They had long-term employees and they recognized them with pictures on the walls and stuff. It was clean and it looked like they had some good activities.
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Falls River Village
1110 Falls River Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27614
Falls River Village is an assisted living facility located in Raleigh, NC, close to a wide array of attractions, including the Falls Lake Recreational Park and world-class museums. The community featu
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Falls River Village is an assisted living facility located in Raleigh, NC, close to a wide array of attractions, including the Falls Lake Recreational Park and world-class museums. The community features a versatile range of amenities and services, which include personalized care plans, medication management services, scheduled transportation, a beauty parlor and barbershop, and indoor and outdoor common areas. The facility also has beautifully landscaped lawns where residents can relax or take a walk. Falls River Village staff has been praised for their compassionate approach towards caregiving, which affords the community a homey atmosphere.
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Falls River Village is an assisted living facility located in Raleigh, NC, close to a wide array of attractions, including the Falls Lake Recreational Park and world-class museums. The community featu
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Falls River Village is an assisted living facility located in Raleigh, NC, close to a wide array of attractions, including the Falls Lake Recreational Park and world-class museums. The community features a versatile range of amenities and services, which include personalized care plans, medication management services, scheduled transportation, a beauty parlor and barbershop, and indoor and outdoor common areas. The facility also has beautifully landscaped lawns where residents can relax or take a walk. Falls River Village staff has been praised for their compassionate approach towards caregiving, which affords the community a homey atmosphere.
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Lynn’s Care Home at Riverside
5614 Apalachicula Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27616
This is a wonderful, loving home for my elderly mother. It is not an institution and that is why we love it. My mom especially enjoys mealtime and interaction with others. The staff is incredibly kind
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This is a wonderful, loving home for my elderly mother. It is not an institution and that is why we love it. My mom especially enjoys mealtime and interaction with others. The staff is incredibly kind and supportive. Before we found this community she was struggling with daily living tasks and falls. It gives us so much relief to know that she is now properly cared for. She is thriving with fun activities like arts and crafts, along with a daily schedule that gives her comfort and security. We are very thankful we found Lynn’s Care Home.
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This is a wonderful, loving home for my elderly mother. It is not an institution and that is why we love it. My mom especially enjoys mealtime and interaction with others. The staff is incredibly kind
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This is a wonderful, loving home for my elderly mother. It is not an institution and that is why we love it. My mom especially enjoys mealtime and interaction with others. The staff is incredibly kind and supportive. Before we found this community she was struggling with daily living tasks and falls. It gives us so much relief to know that she is now properly cared for. She is thriving with fun activities like arts and crafts, along with a daily schedule that gives her comfort and security. We are very thankful we found Lynn’s Care Home.
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TerraBella Northridge
600 Newton Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27615
Terrabella of North Ridge is right in the heart of North Raleigh, North Carolina. It is located just a few miles away from the center of the city with access to museums, shopping, parks and fine dinin
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Terrabella of North Ridge is right in the heart of North Raleigh, North Carolina. It is located just a few miles away from the center of the city with access to museums, shopping, parks and fine dining establishments. Family and residents give Terrabella of North Ridge high marks for a packed activities list, and weekly outings to movies or other entertainment. Live music and bingo are some of the on-site activities, and the staff often encourage residents to try new things and socialize. Residents remark that the staff is attentive, caring and friendly.
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Terrabella of North Ridge is right in the heart of North Raleigh, North Carolina. It is located just a few miles away from the center of the city with access to museums, shopping, parks and fine dinin
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Terrabella of North Ridge is right in the heart of North Raleigh, North Carolina. It is located just a few miles away from the center of the city with access to museums, shopping, parks and fine dining establishments. Family and residents give Terrabella of North Ridge high marks for a packed activities list, and weekly outings to movies or other entertainment. Live music and bingo are some of the on-site activities, and the staff often encourage residents to try new things and socialize. Residents remark that the staff is attentive, caring and friendly.
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The Haven at Waterford Landing
1008 Flower Round Court, Raleigh, NC, 27604
The Haven is a home in a nice neighborhood with about six residents and, at least, has 2 full-time helpers all the time. It is very calm. When we visit my mom, it is like visiting her in a house inst
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The Haven is a home in a nice neighborhood with about six residents and, at least, has 2 full-time helpers all the time. It is very calm. When we visit my mom, it is like visiting her in a house instead of a big institutional facility. I liked it much better than the bigger ones that she has been in. They provide all the assistance and medical management for her prescriptions. They have some exercise and physical therapy folks that come several times a week. It has worked out very well for her. They have some activities; they don’t have activities every hour on the hour like the bigger places do, but that was not so attractive after my mom lived in bigger, more institutional places. She said, “We do everything as a group here — we do every meal as a group, we do every activity as a group, and we go to the bathroom as a group.” My mom has had enough of all of that. It seems much more individual living at a house, and they are more flexible. When they need help, they have more time for each resident. They have home-cooked meals, and you can smell the food cooking in the kitchen.
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The Haven is a home in a nice neighborhood with about six residents and, at least, has 2 full-time helpers all the time. It is very calm. When we visit my mom, it is like visiting her in a house inst
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The Haven is a home in a nice neighborhood with about six residents and, at least, has 2 full-time helpers all the time. It is very calm. When we visit my mom, it is like visiting her in a house instead of a big institutional facility. I liked it much better than the bigger ones that she has been in. They provide all the assistance and medical management for her prescriptions. They have some exercise and physical therapy folks that come several times a week. It has worked out very well for her. They have some activities; they don’t have activities every hour on the hour like the bigger places do, but that was not so attractive after my mom lived in bigger, more institutional places. She said, “We do everything as a group here — we do every meal as a group, we do every activity as a group, and we go to the bathroom as a group.” My mom has had enough of all of that. It seems much more individual living at a house, and they are more flexible. When they need help, they have more time for each resident. They have home-cooked meals, and you can smell the food cooking in the kitchen.
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Magnolia Glen
5301 Creedmoor Road, Raleigh, NC, 27612
Once people become more ill and require more care, Magnolia Glen pushes people to move out. They are not interested in helping with compassionate and loving end of life. They want active people who
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Once people become more ill and require more care, Magnolia Glen pushes people to move out. They are not interested in helping with compassionate and loving end of life. They want active people who require little help or support. Even thought they were "assisted living" we had to pay for our own private help since there was not enough MG staff to help all the residents. If you have a family member looking for a place to stay until their death, look elsewhere unless you want them to be pushed out to a new place at the most vulnerable time of their life.
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Once people become more ill and require more care, Magnolia Glen pushes people to move out. They are not interested in helping with compassionate and loving end of life. They want active people who
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Once people become more ill and require more care, Magnolia Glen pushes people to move out. They are not interested in helping with compassionate and loving end of life. They want active people who require little help or support. Even thought they were "assisted living" we had to pay for our own private help since there was not enough MG staff to help all the residents. If you have a family member looking for a place to stay until their death, look elsewhere unless you want them to be pushed out to a new place at the most vulnerable time of their life.
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Bright Horizon Senior Care
1405 Falls Church Road, Raleigh, NC, 27609
Bright Horizon Senior Care is nestled in north Raleigh, North Carolina on a quiet residential street, just minutes from Millbrook Exchange Park, shopping and dining. Residents and their loved ones pra
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Bright Horizon Senior Care is nestled in north Raleigh, North Carolina on a quiet residential street, just minutes from Millbrook Exchange Park, shopping and dining. Residents and their loved ones praise the facility’s warm, homey atmosphere and home-cooked meals. Visitors frequently use words such as "uplifting," "cozy" and "beautiful" to describe the facility, noting that residents of the community seem comfortable and relaxed. Residents sometimes receive breakfast in bed, and opportunities to enjoy activities such as live music, games, crafts and gardening abound. Loved ones also appreciate the staff’s strong medical background and knowledge of dementia care.
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Bright Horizon Senior Care is nestled in north Raleigh, North Carolina on a quiet residential street, just minutes from Millbrook Exchange Park, shopping and dining. Residents and their loved ones pra
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Bright Horizon Senior Care is nestled in north Raleigh, North Carolina on a quiet residential street, just minutes from Millbrook Exchange Park, shopping and dining. Residents and their loved ones praise the facility’s warm, homey atmosphere and home-cooked meals. Visitors frequently use words such as "uplifting," "cozy" and "beautiful" to describe the facility, noting that residents of the community seem comfortable and relaxed. Residents sometimes receive breakfast in bed, and opportunities to enjoy activities such as live music, games, crafts and gardening abound. Loved ones also appreciate the staff’s strong medical background and knowledge of dementia care.
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Cadence North Raleigh
5219 Old Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh, NC, 27609
Cadence North Raleigh is very caring and attentive to its residents. It’s a very warm environment. They have lots of wonderful activities and really good food. They celebrate all the holidays. Like in
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Cadence North Raleigh is very caring and attentive to its residents. It’s a very warm environment. They have lots of wonderful activities and really good food. They celebrate all the holidays. Like in the fall, they have a festival, trunk-or-treating, residents’ families that come in for barbecues out on the deck in the back with grills and everything, and a Thanksgiving dinner. They also do all sorts of flower arranging, yoga type or sit-and-be-fit type of exercises for older people, and walking club. Mom’s apartment is very spacious. Her bathroom is very large and accommodating. There are two big windows that she can look out into a very wooded back that has a trail that you can walk on, and two big closets. They have beautiful screen porches and rocking chairs on every wing so you can always be outside with lots of flowers and gardens. They have a bus for transportation, too.
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Cadence North Raleigh is very caring and attentive to its residents. It’s a very warm environment. They have lots of wonderful activities and really good food. They celebrate all the holidays. Like in
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Cadence North Raleigh is very caring and attentive to its residents. It’s a very warm environment. They have lots of wonderful activities and really good food. They celebrate all the holidays. Like in the fall, they have a festival, trunk-or-treating, residents’ families that come in for barbecues out on the deck in the back with grills and everything, and a Thanksgiving dinner. They also do all sorts of flower arranging, yoga type or sit-and-be-fit type of exercises for older people, and walking club. Mom’s apartment is very spacious. Her bathroom is very large and accommodating. There are two big windows that she can look out into a very wooded back that has a trail that you can walk on, and two big closets. They have beautiful screen porches and rocking chairs on every wing so you can always be outside with lots of flowers and gardens. They have a bus for transportation, too.
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Springmoor Life Care Retirement Community
1500 Sawmill Road, Raleigh, NC, 27615
My mother-in-law is in Springmoor. It’s a high-end place, and probably costs $6,000 to $7,000 a month. They have beautiful grounds, it’s a life-care community, and if we could afford it, I’d probably
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My mother-in-law is in Springmoor. It’s a high-end place, and probably costs $6,000 to $7,000 a month. They have beautiful grounds, it’s a life-care community, and if we could afford it, I’d probably go there. We saw her a couple of months ago, we were allowed to sit across the room. They’re not allowing visits right now. They have a very good staff, they maintain this place beautifully, and it’s an extremely well-run facility. The staff responds very quickly at any request you make. You get what you pay for. The food is good, not gourmet, but more than adequate. They have large grounds, beautiful walking paths, they maintain their trees, gardens, and bushes. It’s a beautiful place to live.
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My mother-in-law is in Springmoor. It’s a high-end place, and probably costs $6,000 to $7,000 a month. They have beautiful grounds, it’s a life-care community, and if we could afford it, I’d probably
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My mother-in-law is in Springmoor. It’s a high-end place, and probably costs $6,000 to $7,000 a month. They have beautiful grounds, it’s a life-care community, and if we could afford it, I’d probably go there. We saw her a couple of months ago, we were allowed to sit across the room. They’re not allowing visits right now. They have a very good staff, they maintain this place beautifully, and it’s an extremely well-run facility. The staff responds very quickly at any request you make. You get what you pay for. The food is good, not gourmet, but more than adequate. They have large grounds, beautiful walking paths, they maintain their trees, gardens, and bushes. It’s a beautiful place to live.
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Wake Forest
Assisted living residences are called adult care homes in North Carolina. The Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation licenses adult care homes in Wake Forest and throughout the state. They’re monitored by Adult Home Specialists within each county’s Departments of Social Services.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Wake Forest
- The cost of living in Wake Forest is about 19% higher than the state average and 9.5% higher than the national average. However, seniors concerned about the rising cost of health care will appreciate that Wake Forest’s health care costs are about 14% lower than the state average and 7% lower than the national average.
- Although Wake Forest doesn’t have its own hospital, its proximity to Raleigh means it’s only a few miles from top-rated facilities. About 11 miles away, Duke Raleigh Hospital was rated high performing in orthopedics and five adult procedures or conditions. WakeMed Health and Hospitals Raleigh Campus, about 13 miles away, was nationally ranked in rehabilitation and eight adult procedures and conditions.
- Wake Forest receives an above-average amount of annual rainfall but well below the national average of snowfall. Residents enjoy an average of 214 sunny days per year. July is the hottest month with an average high of nearly 90 degrees, but June, July and August can have uncomfortable humidity. Daytime highs are in the low 50s throughout the winter.
- North Carolina is moderately tax-friendly towards retirees in Wake Forest. All Social Security retirement benefits are exempt from income taxes, which helps seniors stretch their money. However, other forms of retirement income are taxed at a flat rate of 5.25%, including public and private pensions.
- Violent crime in Wake Forest is well below the state and national medians. While North Carolina has an average rate of 21.4 and the nation’s is 22.7, Wake Forest’s rate is just 9.9. Although Wake Forest’s property crime rate is slightly higher than the national average, it’s lower than the state average.
- The GoWake Access program provides door-to-door, shared-ride transportation to Wake County residents aged 60 or older or disabled. Rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis and must be reserved one day in advance.
Paying for Assisted Living in Wake Forest
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Wake Forest is $4,800. Unfortunately, this makes the town’s costs higher than the state average by $1,000 and $500 higher than the national average.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
The average cost of assisted living in Wake Forest is higher than in many other cities around the state, but it doesn’t have the highest costs. Compared to Wilmington, the average cost of assisted living in Wake Forest is more than $1,000 less per month. However, it’s nearly $250 higher than Charlotte, $750 higher than Durham and $900 higher than Greenville.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Seniors may seek to compare assisted living costs to other types of senior care based on their level of care needs. The least expensive is adult day health care at an average of $1,463 per month. Homemaker services and home health aides provide care in seniors’ homes and cost an average of $4,004 and $4,195 per month, respectively. Nursing home care is the most expensive at $7,148 for semi-private rooms and $8,060 for private rooms.
Note: Data for Wake Forest was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Raleigh, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wake Forest
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Wake Forest
Seniors looking for support services, social activities and other senior services benefit from several free resources provided in Wake Forest and throughout the county and state. Government entities and nonprofit organizations offer an array of services to seniors to help them remain independent and healthy
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Contact
Services
(919) 855-3400
Wake County Senior and Adult Services helps seniors maximize their safety, health and self-sufficiency, so they can maintain the highest quality of life in adult and family care homes. This program includes adult protective services, guardianship services, a special assistance in-home program, adult and community services and funding for unmet health and safety needs.
(919) 872-7933
RFS serves older adults and adults with disabilities throughout Wake County to help them maximize their safety, independence and overall well-being. It provides information and referral services and assists with in-home care, senior centers, adult day services, home repair, transportation and more.
(800) 310-9777
The Office of the State LTC Ombudsman and 16 Offices of the Regional LTC Ombudsman assist residents of long-term care facilities in exercising their rights and attempt to resolve problems between residents and facilities. They also answer questions and offer guidance on the LTC system.
(919) 549-0551
Triangle J Area Agency on Aging serves several counties, including Wake, Durham, Chatham, Lee, Johnston, Orange and Moore. Its Aging Well Program provides various senior services, including multi-purpose senior centers, transportation and mobility assistance, dining programs, health-promotion classes, employment programs and volunteer opportunities.
(919) 554-4111
The Northern Wake Senior Center offers various programs to seniors aged 55 and older. The Center offers several social events each month, educational programs and free blood pressure checks and medication management classes. It also provides a full schedule of recreational activities, including ballroom and line dancing, aerobics, painting, wood carving and craft making.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wake Forest
Wake forest-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in North Carolina are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in North Carolina page for more information about these laws.
