The Best Independent Living Communities in Forsyth County, NC

"My Father was in their Assisted Living unit. Our family was very happy with the care he received. The Med Techs and Aides were very responsive and caring. Whenever Dad pushed his call button staff came quickly. The management was great with their communication and was very accessible. My Das has been in 2 other Assisted Living facilities before we moved him to Heritage Greens. It definitely is so much better than the other 2 he was in."

"Carolina Estates was well-run and well-organized. The staff was knowledgeable and polite. I didn't see the apartments. I just saw the lunchroom, the dining room, and the foyer, and it all looked good to me."

"My parents and my aunt moved into Harmony at Greensboro. I liked the broad range of activities regardless of the person's physical capabilities; they're very inclusive of everyone. They have a very nice dining menu with lots of options, so the resident doesn't feel like they're locked into just the special of the day. They have lots of other everyday options. The staff has been very caring, responsive, and loving with the residents. It's a new facility that's less than five years old. The facilities are super clean, nice, spacious, and airy. They have a lot of outdoor space for those who can get outdoors. The food is very good. It's better than expected for that type of environment."

Nestled in the quiet community of Spencer, North Carolina, Angels at Heart Family Care Home provides compassionate assisted living in an intimate, homelike environment. Licensed as a Family Care Home, this residence accommodates just six residents, ensuring truly personalized attention and support. The community is designed to help older adults maintain independence while having access to the daily assistance and reassurance they need, including help with personal care, medication management, and household tasks. Life at Angels at Heart is comfortable and engaging, with services tailored to enhance both convenience and quality of life. Residents enjoy freshly prepared meals served in a shared dining space, with accommodations available for special dietary needs such as diabetic, vegetarian, or kosher options. Daily housekeeping, laundry for clothing and linens, and private cleaning services keep living spaces fresh and tidy. For those who enjoy staying active and social, activities like music, games, arts and crafts, and group outings encourage creativity and connection. Transportation is available to help residents reach appointments and participate in community events, adding an extra layer of independence. What sets Angels at Heart apart is its small, family-style setting, which fosters close relationships between residents, staff, and visiting loved ones. Bilingual caregivers offer support in both English and Spanish, creating an inclusive environment for diverse families. The home’s location in Spencer places residents near local churches, parks, and cultural attractions, as well as convenient access to Rowan County’s shops and medical providers. With a focus on safety, dignity, and meaningful daily experiences, Angels at Heart Family Care Home offers peace of mind to families and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for seniors. 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 mom is a resident of Arbor Acres. Her experience overall appears to be pretty positive. Her room is clean, and the staff is personable and helpful."

"I toured Heritage Woods, and it's very nice. Everybody was very nice and helpful. I've eaten there before with my sister-in-law when she was there, and the food was good. I looked at a studio apartment and also a one-bedroom apartment. I liked the one bedroom one bath. It's got a little bit of a kitchen with a full bath and a large bedroom. It's very clean all over, and I like the dining area."

"I went and looked at Homestead Hills, and all the employees were extremely nice and very supportive. They were very caring, attentive, and answered all questions. The facility was very clean. They were extremely helpful, and they even followed up."

"We like Salemtowne. It's very pretty, has a very nice apartment, and has very nice people. Everything is great about it, the location, the food, the people, and the support you get. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. We have a kitchen, but there's a dining room, and we can go there. There are many activities, although we haven't done any of them yet. The place is very clean and kept up maintenance-wise."

"My loved one spent two months at the Bermuda Village rehabilitation facility. His room was clean and spacious. The staff was caring and attentive. He was motivated and encouraged to improve (move) by the staff. They made his experience much more than we could have ever hoped for. Although he was very ill they showed compassion and he felt that the staff took his improvement personally. We can’t say enough good things about our experience with Bermuda Village rehabilitation facility."

"River Landing at Sandy Ridge is very expensive. It's not a new place. It has been around forever. What I like best about them is the location and the facilities, and they go on trips, but you have to have a lot of money to live there. However, you can be there until the Good Lord comes to get you because they have all of those facilities. If you get to where you need someone to come and wash your face, you don't have to pack up and move somewhere to get that service. They have everything. They have swimming pools, tennis courts, and walking trails. It's beautiful. From the way it looks, it's well-kept. You can live in an apartment or a cottage. They have cottages and apartment-style units. You have a choice, and it depends on where you want to put your money. The food was good at the time that I had eaten there. My friend invites me over to have lunch with her often, usually for our birthday, Mother's Day, or something, and I have not had a bad meal with her. The staff is very nice and very polite. Some people have traditions like happy people produce happy service."

"I live in the independent living community of Westchester Village at Providence Place. It offered all the features and benefits that I needed. The things I like most are the ease of qualifying for the community and the activities and services they provide. Since it's continual care, you can go from independent living to assisted living to long-term care, and then right next door is hospice, if you need it. Right next to the hospice is also a funeral home, so you couldn't ask for a better arrangement. The facility is awesome, and the activities are bountiful. Everybody's first activity is bingo, but they also have exercises, worship services, and music. Those are just the highlights. One of the advantages is that this is located in a wonderful place in High Point, where everything you need is within a three-mile radius, whether it's food, restaurants, shopping, or medical needs, so it is definitely convenient."

"I gave a deposit at Pennybyrn, but when I decided that I wasn't going to move there, no problem, they gave me my money back. The whole facility is beautiful. They call it a campus. People who enjoy gardening have a beautiful area where they grow all kinds of vegetables. They also have walking areas for your dog. Their rooms are very nice. Kathy and Joe, who lived two doors down from me here, moved into Pennybyrn last year. They have a two-bedroom, and their space is almost as big as their house when they were living here. It's really nice. I could live in Pennybyrn. If someone came in and pushed the magic button and got all of the stuff out of my house that's not serving much purpose now, and told me to go pick one of these, I would do it quickly and pick Pennybyrn. I have tried their food, and it's like eating in a five-star restaurant. The people there are helpful, kind, and patient. The dining area is very nice. There are many tablecloths and napkins. There are people walking around to refill your coffee cup or water, or what. It's like an upscale restaurant."

"My mother is in Countryside Village Retirement Community independent living. She's gonna be moving later this week to the assisted living part. It served all the basic needs. It's a good community. The residents were very friendly to one another. The staff is very polite, very patient and understanding. She's been there just short of four years. She has a two-bedroom apartment that's handicap accessible and has a spacious floorplan. The overhead lighting could have been better. Bingo is an activity they offer. They had coffee for the residents in the mornings and exercise, which they call seniorcise. They usually have a social on a monthly basis in the activities room or lodge. There was a library and an outdoor courtyard with a gazebo. She will be moving into a whole separate section of the complex, and it's a private room. They just provide one meal in independent living; that's lunch."

"We are on the waitlist for Piedmont Crossing. We toured it and we selected a patio home. It's more like a regular home and it's not in the main campus area. I think we'll be able to start with independent living. You can migrate to assisted living if you need to, and then they also have skilled nursing. We get full access to all the main building amenities. They had a gym, recreation, and a dining area. They have field trips and stuff on site, and they have a movie night. They have about everything we would need now. The room is a two-bedroom, and a bath and a half. It's got a little front porch and a back-covered back patio. It's 1100 square feet with a living room and a kitchen. We will cook mostly since it's got a full kitchen. It was big on my list to have a full kitchen and a washer and dryer."