The Best Independent Living Communities in Alamance County, NC

"I am living in a new facility called Inspire Briar Chapel. It's beautiful inside. I saw the model room, and I immediately liked what I saw. My interaction with the staff is wonderful. They're very friendly, warm, and very informative. The residents that I've seen so far are very friendly, too. They have made me feel welcome. I'm in a one-bedroom apartment. It has a full kitchen. It's like 925 square feet. They also have different floor plans to offer, but I'm not sure if it's one- or two-bedrooms. There are all kinds of activities and amenities. There's a saltwater pool in the middle. The staff is excellent. They don't serve meals every day. Once in a while, we can have breakfast. Every so often, they'll have some food. Like this afternoon at 2:00, they'll have some kind of a spread. I've read through the schedule of activities, and it's a busy schedule. They're also reasonable compared to other places. This is a lot cheaper. It is a new facility, it's not an old one that has been revamped, so the value for money is excellent."

"I visited Holiday Durham Regent, and I liked the options that they have. It's kind of like an apartment complex with one-level cottages right across their main building. You have an option to have your own home that is fully equipped with a kitchen, washer and dryer, and a refrigerator. It has everything that you would want in your home. It has a living area, two bedrooms, two baths, and large closets. They also have a similar setup right in the main building where you don't have a washer and dryer but they can do your laundry for free, and a kitchenette type of thing, but without a stove or anything that is flammable. The staff was nice, very kind, and had a great attitude"

"My husband and I will move into Oak Creek Retirement Community. The tour we had was very good and very thorough. We appreciated all the information and options. The staff was very welcoming, informative, open to all questions, and very nice. They provided lunch to their residents. They had activities like arts, crafts, and different outings. They would take you and provide transportation in the county. It was a one-floor plan for the apartments, but very spacious for us. We're getting a 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment, and they are putting in new carpet, new paint, and a few other things before we move in. They had several different common rooms inside and they had a patio outside. They had a hair salon and a game room."

"What I like about Village at Brookwood is that it's a small place and once you are in there, you can go to different stages with where your health takes you. It’s a beautiful facility. I also like the small-town feeling. They had us over for dinner one night with two of the ladies that live over there, and they have wonderful food. The ladies were very nice too and very interesting to talk to. They have all kinds of activities, like they have yoga classes, they take people to concerts or if there is something special going on, they arrange that and they take them by bus. It is very, very well organized. The apartment that I am interested in is a one bedroom apartment and it is large. It's very, very well planned. "

"My tour at Home Place was superior. It was a very reputable place, and very nice. They have a physical therapy room, and dining facilities. The staff has been excellent, and very attentive."

"I liked Alamance House a lot. It was all in one building. When you first go in, one side was for assisted living and then the other side was for memory care. It was really clean and nice. I liked it. I liked the way it was laid out and the dining rooms looked nice. We looked at two different rooms, one semi-private (which was two separate rooms but it was the same bathroom) and then the companion suite (which was two people in a room, there's a partition in between the wall and they have the same bathroom). It's smaller but it was nice. They were having a meeting right then when we went in, but they had another lady to take us through and let us see everything. They knew the people and they were out of their room in the park. They have a place outback where they accompany you out there. They could grow flowers or have a little raised bed in there for vegetables or just something to do."

"We chose Blakey Hall for my mother-in-law. Her room there was clean and has plenty of room. The dining area was nice and seems to serve good food. The staff is very helpful, nice and professional. The value for the money is as good as the rest of them, they're all costly anyway so it's okay. The place is well-kept and clean."

"My mother is still at Twin Lakes Community. It is excellent. Moving into assisted living, they have a brand-new facility, which is beautiful, very accessible, spacious, airy, and enjoyable to be in. The staff are very personable and very caring. Whatever is requested, it tends to be done almost immediately. They're on the spot, they're there to care and they show it. They have a cafeteria style, and the food has always been very good. It's onsite and only probably 40 yards away from where my mom lives. It's expensive there like anywhere when you're in assisted living. But at this point, because of the religious backing and of being a foundation-oriented organization, once you're in, you're in through all your life stages. They're more expensive than others. But once you run through the assets, you turn to Medicaid, and she's still there. She's on Medicaid and is receiving the same services as if she was paying the full amount. "

"My mother stayed at Compass Healthcare and Rehab Hawfields for about a week. It was nice and clean. The room was pretty nice and plenty big enough for her. The staff was really friendly, very courteous, and kind. On Wednesday night, she could go to church services and things like that. She ate in her room. She didn't go to the dining room, and she seemed to like the food pretty good."

We Care For You We are dedicated to providing you independent living in secure and inviting residential settings. Your independence and sense of self is enhanced with our supportive environment. Live worry free and secure knowing we are always here for you. Our professionally trained staff are ready to help you when needed 24hrs a day. We know food is an important part of your daily enjoyment. We use only the finest meats and organic fruits and vegetables when preparing our meals. The menu is carefully prepared by our Registered Dietician with you in mind. Every Service Is Included: Delicious Meals & Snacks Snacks and Drinks Anytime We do your laundry and housekeeping Special Features: We understand your needs. We respect your individuality. We offer you special features to enhance your activities of daily living. So live well and be happy. It's all here: 24 Hr Assistance Health & Wellness Activities to Stimulate the Senses Wireless Internet Cable Television Professional Care Management provided by a 3rd party if needed: When medical services are needed, we will assist you with a variety of community resources covered by Medicare and supplemental medical insurance: In-Home Primary Care Podiatry Skilled Nursing Physical & Occupational Therapies Durable Medical Equipment Dancing - Stay Fresh Dancing is one of the more classic activities available at CareBridge Medical Services, but also an undisputed favorite. Our community members and their visitors all love participating in this exciting activity whenever it’s scheduled. If you’re looking for a chance to meet new friends while having a great time, then come on out for Dancing. Embroidery - Stay Sharp Join our Embroidery club and enjoy some quality time with other CareBridge Medical Services community members. We provide both individual and group options, and frequently organize community-wide competitions for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a spectator or a participant, there’s fun for everyone when Embroidery is involved. Arts & Crafts - Stay Active There’s probably no activity that gets our blood pumping and faces grinning quite like Arts & Crafts. Live on the adventurous side and join fellow community members in our Arts & Crafts programs for all levels. We’re sure you’ll love it, learn something new, and definitely make some new friends in the process.To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Licensed Facilities

"My father has moved into Abbotswood at Irving Park. They have common areas that the residents typically hang out in. He has a private room. We met the head nurse, and we really felt comfortable with what they had to offer. The interaction with the staff is very good. They're very responsive. Whenever we visit him, which is always without notice to them, we've never seen anything that was out of the ordinary or something that we would frown upon. Everything is good. They have rooms where they do activities. They bring specialists in that would work on different motor skills. Sometimes they would go on outings in the community, maybe to a fast-food restaurant or something like that."

Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior living alternative to help you live completely independently. The Upside team helps you find a luxury-style apartment living option and provide you with extra layers of care and assistance, whenever and however you need it. Once you're settled in your new home, we connect you to your personal concierge and expert on all things aging. The Upside concierge is available to help arrange meal and grocery deliveries, transportation services, schedule appointments, assist with technology, and so much more! Anything you need, Upside is just a quick phone call or text away.

"My friend is in Carolina Spring Senior Apartments. They have income-based apartments. They are very responsive and very caring people. The apartment is very nice and very well maintained. They have activities. They have an exercise room, a large screen TV room, and a gathering room. They have bingo nights. Every single resident there that we talked to was very friendly and happy with the place, which was a very good sign. They also have a vehicle or a bus that will take you to the grocery store. There is free transportation from Chapel Hill to there. In other words, there's some kind of a free bus line, and they have free transportation, which is very nice. They have community people that come in and bring a whole bunch of food; it is some kind of a food drive. They don't have meals prepared there. It is a nice low-income housing place, and water is included. Every floor has a laundry room, which is coin operated."

"I toured The Carillon. It was nice. They were very welcoming. The rooms were small, but she said they were all the same size. They just arrange them differently. Some areas in the room are bigger than others, but it was nice. I just didn't like the idea of not having a dining room and having to be in Greensboro. Jen was helpful, answered all my questions, was friendly, and gave me a great tour. Everything was great. I have no complaints whatsoever."