The Best Communities in Cary, NC

"We toured the Reserve at Mills Farm. The person who showed us around was very charming and knowledgeable. We told her what we were looking for, and then she gave us a tour of the facility. She sent us home with some paperwork, information, and maybe floor plans. She did take us to a unit. The ceilings were tall. It was lovely. All their units have a patio, which we'd be very interested in for a little outdoor space. The patio is small. It's just enough for two chairs, but enough to sit there and have coffee in the morning. She showed us all around, like a game room, dining rooms, outdoor spaces, and common areas."

"All of the physical features are great...so are the meals. However, many of the Independent Living options that my wife and I visited shared these attributes. We have lived here 13 months now. What I now realize is that what I like best is the sense of community. It is something you can not directly see as you tour various options. I think here at Atria Cary, the sense of community is nurtured by all of the engage life activities and the open seating for meals. It feels like everyone is a friend. We exchange stories and many laughs at meals. We share and develop new interest at so many activities. Another "not-directly-observable" attribute is the management team effort to listen to feedback and suggestions from residents. They schedule regular feedback meetings for each of the directors to listen to comments and report back results of earlier suggestions. So, Atria Cary is an evolving community meeting ever-changing resident needs."

"I toured the independent living community of Jordan Oaks in Cary. So far, I liked it better than anywhere else. The people and staff seemed very nice. I met the manager there, and he was very good and very helpful in making me understand what was included and not included in the price. The location is very close to a lot of my doctors, so that is a very big plus. It was very close to town, toward Cary, and it was very easy to get from there to Fuquay-Varina. Everything seems to be quite clean. The place was very well-kept and neat. The structure was very nice. I also like that they have a library. It was small, but they had it. They have an exercise room, too. The apartments were just kind of what I was looking for. I'm looking for a 1-bedroom, and I thought the bathroom and closet spaces were very good. They had some amenities that were included in the price, which I like. Overall, I liked it very much."

"LiveWell - Cary wasn't something that we would be interested in, but I'm sure it served the purpose. It's a very small home. It was a nice little group setting for somebody that would need that. It was secure and it was clean. They had shared bathrooms. We saw a common living room, an outdoor area, a dining area, and a kitchen. Everyone seemed to have pretty close care."

Peach Tree Assisted Living Home is a locally owned assisted living care home with 7 residents. Peach Tree Assisted Living Home is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. We aim to provide the highest quality of care to all residents at all times by making them feel safe, secure and cared for by our team comprising of an experienced caregivers. We recognize and uphold the resident's bill of rights. We respect the dignity and unique worth of each resident. We maintain and promote quality of life by ensuring that opportunities are available, accessible and developed in order that every individual resident is assisted and motivated for growth in all dimensions of life being physical, psychological, and social.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation Licensed Facilities

"Cambridge Village of Apex was very clean, very modern, and very helpful. All our questions were answered. They were very transparent. The residents were very, very happy. Their rooms were gorgeous. The grounds were gorgeous, too. Everything about it was very nice and very new. We didn't interact with a lot of the general staff, but the young lady who took us around, the front desk, and then a couple of the folks there were very nice and very helpful."

"My dad stayed at Spring Arbor in Apex. The staff was very attentive, would check on him, was very helpful, always smiling, knew him by name, and knew me by name. He thought the meals were boring, and they were often not very hot, but he enjoyed the people there, and for the little time he was there, he was happy to get his hair done. He was happy with the rehab that he was able to attend. So, as a facility, it ticked all the boxes except that his health degraded to the point where he exceeded their care capacity, and he was hospitalized. I didn't see anything wearing or tearing. It's just that the facility has been there a while, but they're keeping it up and lovingly taking care of it, which shows commitment. They publish their activities for the week, which are at least five days a week. They had something going on at multiple times of the day. People could pick and choose what they wanted to do. Some residents wanted something to do and led it themselves; others were staff-led. It was an active community."

"I went to see Brier Pointe Retirement Community and toured the place for independent living, and it was a very positive visit. I was with a friend and the person who took me through showed us everything around. We went through a model room that was furnished, and then we also went through one that was unfurnished. Quite frankly, anything I see after that will have to meet their standards because right now, they are number one for me. I have no negative thing to say about them at all. They have on-site physical therapy and a physical therapist on duty. They have a 24-hour manager and a concierge service. All of my doctors are in Chapel Hill, and when I'm no longer able to drive or feel comfortable driving, their transportation would take me there. Everything they had was a plus. They're pet-friendly, and there's no extra fee for a pet. They offer three meals a day, and they have a 24-hour chef kitchen and pantry where they have salads and sandwiches that are already prepared. It also has juices, soft drinks, and things you can just go by and pick up. I also like that they are not plated meals; it's a buffet. They have two soups a day that they change constantly. They post outside the dining area the activities for the day as well as the menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their theater is very plush and nice, and they have movies there. They also bring in live entertainment. Today is when they're having a Kenny Rogers impersonator. Their calendar is very full. They have a large craft area that includes sewing machines and places where you could do quilting and that kind of thing. They have a separate library, too. All of their amenities were just very nice. I like that they don't use a lock and key but a keypad. The only key is from the manager. You have a choice of a bracelet or a necklace for a Life Alert system. They have a full-size washer and dryer in all the units. They have weekly housekeeping that includes changing the sheets. All of that is inclusive, and there's no tipping allowed, which I like."

"What I like most about Brighton Gardens of Raleigh is the residents. They were so pleasant that you knew they had to be happy there to be that pleasant. The atmosphere is also very pleasant, and they're attentive to any of your concerns. Suzanne helped us and she was great. Anybody we saw interacted with us and they were very pleasant. They were having a social that afternoon, and several times they invited us to stop by if we could, and we just couldn't do it, but they really encouraged that. Everything was very clean and very nice. I was pleased with it."

"My parents have been living at IVR for almost two years! The apartment is huge! The building is bright and updated. I like the vintage feel it's also kept. The staff is helpful and kind, and they communicate well with the families. The PT/OT staff are great! The aide service Colin’s team provides is amazing and Colin and Mag’s are great at communicating with the family. Food could be better, less salt and fried foods. Buts the location is fantastic! Its about the kindness and communication that's so important when choosing a home for a love one."

"I visited Sunrise of Raleigh. The rooms were well cared for and seemed fresh, with no obvious wear. They have a salon on site, and the dining areas and amenities all looked good. The only thing I would put down as a wish they had is that I didn't see any walking paths outside the facility for those who were active enough. They had indoor courtyards where you could sit, but no walker walking paths or anything like that, but I could see that also could be a safety feature if somebody's in a wheelchair. They get on a path with an incline, which could be a problem, but I'm saying it from my dad's point of view. I toured the rooms and open spaces and generally came away with a positive feeling. The staff was friendly to everybody in the hall and knew most of them by name. I was happy with the answers and the back-and-forth that I got with the tour experience, and I talked to Jamie."

"Capital Oaks was great. They even have a Koi pond inside. I really liked it. The apartments he showed me were really nice and big. Brett was very knowledgeable, explaining things very well. I liked him. I also met Rachel and Stephanie in the dining hall. Everybody just seemed nice and friendly. The food was great. They had pork potato soup and it was delicious. It was on top of my list."

ParentCare Assisted Living, located at 3720 Vesta Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina, provides a warm and personalized assisted living experience in a cozy residential setting. Licensed as a small residential care home, the community accommodates up to three residents, ensuring a high level of individualized attention and strong caregiver-to-resident relationships. With a focus on privacy and comfort, ParentCare offers private and semi-private rooms within a home-like environment, staffed 24/7. Residents receive dedicated support for daily living tasks, medication management, health monitoring, and special dietary needs. Personalized care plans are crafted to promote well-being and independence, tailored to each individual’s unique preferences. The community fosters a nurturing and engaging atmosphere, offering daily meals with snack options, regular health, exercise, social, and leisure activities, plus transportation for errands and medical visits. Licensed caregivers are supplemented by on-call registered nurses, and residents benefit from on-site visits by geriatric physicians, physical therapists, podiatrists, and other healthcare professionals. Located in a calm Raleigh neighborhood, ParentCare balances ease of access to local amenities—including pharmacies, shops, and dining—with the intimacy of a small care home. The community's mission is to “Care for every Senior like our parent”, reflecting its commitment to dignity, respect, independence, and family-style living. In summary, ParentCare Assisted Living offers a highly personalized, small-scale residential option where attentive care, meaningful engagement, and a strong emphasis on resident comfort come together in a true home-away-from-home. 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 plan on staying here at The Meadows at Brier Creek. I love my 2-bedroom apartment. I love the area. I love being able to walk and I love my neighbors. I like that there's a washer and dryer in each unit. They have a community room and they have a room where they have gym equipment. They do bingo twice a week, and then they have a community lunch for each season. The lobby is decorated with nice furniture, and the sitting area is all over the whole floor."