The Best Independent Living Communities in Guilford County, NC

"The rooms I wanted to see were the Studio and the 1 bedroom. I could work with the Studio but I loved the 1 bedroom without the balcony. We stayed for lunch and the food was very good and the 3 meals a day are included. I met with Michele who showed us around and answered my questions and met several employees who were all very friendly and explained several of the activities. I believe I would be very happy there."

"I've toured Arbor Ridge at Stanleyville and I think this would be my choice. I was very impressed with it. My choice would have been the 1-bedroom because I liked the size of it. I liked all of the activities that they provide, and I liked the fact that there's someone 24/7 in case there's an emergency. It was very clean and decorated beautifully. The staff that took me on the tour and the one in the office when we came in were both very nice, very helpful, and very informative. I saw the library, the game room, the movie theater, a beauty salon, the dining room, and a lounge room for relaxing. There's also an area that the family could use for gatherings. I went to one area where the residents were playing bingo."

"I toured Holiday Forsyth Court. What I like the most is they have three different sizes of apartments. So they're going to meet your needs, however you need them. If you want an efficiency size, they got it. If you need a larger size like I need, they got it, and it's very nice. They have a full kitchen or just a refrigerator, not an oven or stove. I still like to cook and bake. So I would want a full kitchen, which you still don't have to use, you can go to their dining room and eat because it's included in your fee. All of them are filled with refrigerators and some of them are even supplied with washers and dryers. They have a garden area where you can go out and sit and have a nice area, a gazebo area, to just go out and visit and stuff. There is a small area where you can have garden plants where you work together with the others who want to come out and plant some stuff too, you can plant flowers if you want. They do have daytime health care provided that's on staff. It's included in your cost of living there. It's just a nurse coming in. They come I think to your dorm or your apartment once a month. They make sure you don't have any problems with your meds and such and if you have a problem, somebody just checks you out or any little things you might just want or have a question for. They do have that there at Forsyth. The staff was great."

"The tour at Creekside Terrace was good. They were super nice. I went there with my mother yesterday and she liked it. I liked the cabinet in the rooms. The kitchenette area and the bathrooms were just slightly outdated. It's still nice and they had everything they needed. The facilities were great. The dining area looked very nice. I liked the way that it was set up. I really liked that they had a chapel and Bible study, and they had other activities, games, bingos, and puzzles. They've got an exercise area. There wasn't a lot of equipment, but they did say they were waiting on six new pieces of equipment. They were in the process of transitioning. Everything was very clean and all the common areas were updated and nice."

"I toured Harmony at Brookberry Farm. It's a relatively new place. It's very clean and well-kept, and I had a good tour. The washer and dryer were nice, and it's in the bathroom, but I would not need a new kitchen. They only give you one meal, so I didn't like that. You have to pay extra. Their bedrooms and living areas were nice. The staff was very nice. They took me to every floor and showed me their exercise room, one-bedrooms, and all that. It was nice. Their dining area was nice too."

"We have lived in a beautiful 2-bedroom apartment at Whitestone and we could not have found a better place to be. We have up all of issues related to home maintenance, HOA dues, taxes, and utilities and gained peace of mind. We have so many friends now and have never enjoyed so much activity in our lives. The staff are very accommodating, friendly, and caring. The best move that we have made in years!"

"My mother stayed at Friends Homes. It was a great place. They were very kind. The staff got to know my mom until the end. I knew there was a problem, and I called to have a welfare check. I called the nurse that we had been working with, and she didn't go check on my mom. As it turned out, my mom had fallen. She couldn't get up, but she waited until she heard other people in the hall going to dinner. She just yelled until somebody responded, so I don't know how long she was on the ground. She then went to the hospital and we discovered that she most likely had lung cancer. And I think that's not their fault at all. But other than that, the staff was fabulous. My mom said she didn't have to cook the food, so it was great for her. My mom was a difficult person, but she was reasonably happy there, which for her was probably as happy as she had been anywhere. Every other staff member was phenomenal. The facility was very nice. It's a very well-established home. They have anything that you could want. They had fabulous activities. The price was very reasonable for what she got."

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.

"I toured Well-Spring Retirement Community. It has everything you could want for all levels, and it is a large facility that would allow me to walk get my steps and get in shape. It has a gym. It has a swimming pool. It's hard to beat that. It was very clean. The cafeteria was very nice. It was very pleasant. Everybody there was pleasant and was very willing to talk and give me all the information I wanted."

"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."

"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."

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

"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."

"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."