Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh is nice, but my sister-in-law is only 65 and there's a lot of really older people there. It's clean and basic and has the regular activities that any center like that has. You have to pay extra to get nursing care and if you want the meals delivered. It's a good price because it's pared down, and it does not include anything medical. Her apartment is neat and clean. Some of the appliances, the plumbing, the kitchen sink, and shower had to be repaired when she moved in. Her air-conditioner broke shortly after she moved in and that had to be repaired. The staff members are friendly, but they really don't help much, and the food is kind of bland.
Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh
Offers Independent Living
23 Reviews
3113 Charles B. Root Wynd, Raleigh, NC 27612
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh
Independent Living Reviews for Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh
August 10, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
June 13, 2019
I visited this facility
This place is subpar at best. Check other places. The food was ok at best, and the place was aged and dirty.
The lady that gave the tour was knowledgeable and nice . The rest of the staff seemed disheveled. I would not recommend this community.
May 19, 2019
I visited this facility
Independence Village of Olde Raleigh is about 30 years old and it shows its wear. It had more of a nursing home community vibe. It would've been nice if I was 83 instead of 72. The lady who showed me around was very well informed and did a good job. It was relatively small and relatively old in terms of the structure and the clientele. There wasn't anything wrong, it just didn't fit me. The dining area seemed perfectly okay. I saw the activity centers, the library, the meeting rooms, and the game rooms. The rooms were relatively small as well and in need of updating.
December 10, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother lives in Independence Village of Olde Raleigh. It's very nice and clean, and she likes it. Sometimes she didn't like the food, but other than that, it's OK. She asked for oatmeal one day, and one of the ladies was inhospitable and gave only a little bit. They have a nice dining room, bingo, and other stuff for the residents. My mom likes to go to their library, so she'll just sit there and read. She's in a pretty nice, nice-sized studio apartment. There was a nurse they had to let go. Compared to what they're paying in other communities, this one is a better value.
May 10, 2018
I visited this facility
Independence Village of Olde Raleigh was very nice with very nice amenities. I liked the grounds better and the price was a little bit better. than other places The food was good and the dining room was nice. The apartment had a little college type refrigerator and it was clean and large. The girl that showed us around was nice and very informative, but we didn't interact with the staff a whole lot. It was clustered in a commercial area. There were not a lot of grounds.
March 19, 2018
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I picked Independence Village of Olde Raleigh for my parents. It is a very nice and clean place. They didnt charge us a lot to join them and required almost nothing. It's month to month, so if my parents decide they don't want to stay, they can leave. My dad thinks the food is very good. They have very helpful staff. The location is great, and they can walk to the stores.
September 07, 2017
I visited this facility
Of all the places, I found Independence Village of Olde Raleigh by far the best. It looked so good. From my accent, the gentleman concluded that I know Spanish, so he put a couple of ladies at the door who spoke Spanish. They're nice people, very old, but very outgoing and they were speaking to me in Spanish, which was fun. They spoke English too, so we conversed. There were people in the lobby who looked very happy. He showed us around the place and it had a very good feel to it. It looked kind of consolidated and it was not spread out. There was a community feeling about the whole place. I'm not a very private person, I like chatting and doing things together with the people, so that appealed to me a lot. They had music and all kinds of programs coming up. The staff member we spoke to has kept his word that he's not going to come back and pester me all the time. He introduced us to so many people who had gone to other places and still returned here. There were people there who were over 100 years old. The doors at the rooms had lovely wreaths. They had a grocery store across the street about four minutes away, so you're not totally isolated. You can be independent. You have your own facility to cook anything you want. The accommodation was compact, but fine. It's not a home kind of place, but it is absolutely sufficient. If you're ready to move into that place, you need to downsize and go there.
March 30, 2017
I visited this facility
Independence Village of Olde Raleigh was nice, clean, older, and not fancy. The manager seemed genuine. They took people on trips to museums, served three meals a day, and had transportation on certain days of the week, which you signed up for to go to doctors' appointments.
December 27, 2016
I visited this facility
We liked the atmosphere in Independence Village of Olde Raleigh; however, it was a little far from our residence. It looked like it needed a little updating but other than that it was fine. The carpets were a little worn and had that "old people smell," but the price was right. The person who assisted us was very friendly, nice, explained everything to us, and let us talk to some of the residents. They had a choir that day and some people playing chess and puzzles. They were fairly active, and people were in the lobby. It looked like everybody was enjoying themselves, and there seemed to be a lot of long-term residents.
November 24, 2016
I visited this facility
I had a really good tour of Independence Village of Olde Raleigh, and I actually liked it, but it was too expensive for me and all of the utilities were not included. I saw a one-bedroom and a two-bedroom. I walked around in the lounging area and talked to a lot of people; I got good reviews from most of the residents. It was walking distance to Harris Teeter and coffee shops, which is what I love. I liked the location and the security of the place. You wake up in the morning in a safe environment and you can choose to go outside and walk to wherever you want to go in the area. The staff was very nice and very friendly. I liked the sitting areas and the elevator service, but I think the dining area was a little crowded.
November 19, 2016
I am/was a resident of this facility
I've moved to Independence Village of Olde Raleigh. It's OK, and the staff is very friendly. I have a small studio apartment, but it's OK. The food is really good, and the dining area is OK. There are activities.
November 07, 2016
I visited this facility
The food was tasty at the Independence Village . The rooms were a bit small for me, but the decorations were lovely. It’s a very inviting place, and the maintenance and upkeep was good.
August 21, 2016
I am/was a resident of this facility
I am staying at Independence Village, and it has been two months now. They have regular meals, and they do three meals a day. The food is regular like what you could get outside from a cafeteria. The facility is clean, and they have different activities to keep you busy. It's a nice place to visit. The room has a kitchenette on the left-hand side, a living room with air-conditioning, and a window. I am in a one-bedroom unit that has a queen-sized bed and a whole bathroom with shower in it. There's a fan that sucks the air from the living room into the bedroom. You can get some assistance for a fee. It just seems like it's all about money. They charge a fee for this and that.
August 02, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We selected Independence Village of Olde Raleigh for my husband's mother. It's very clean and any issues we have are taken care of promptly. The staff is very good, extremely helpful, and address our needs immediately. The dining area is beautiful, and I believe the food is good.
February 29, 2016
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Independence Village of Olde Raleigh is where mom is at. What impressed me were the apartment size and the cost, nice exterior, and the diversity there. Home health care is on site; people seemed nice. The staff is OK.
She’s in a 1-bedroom. The bedroom is a good size; maybe a little bit under 500 sq ft. The bathroom is decent, a little small kitchenette, sitting area. Most things were clean.
My mom doesn’t like the food, so they could have a more diverse menu: more leafy green vegetable, more vegetarian-type meal. She’s doesn’t need a lot of meat and everything is meat-based.
February 09, 2016
I visited this facility
The staff at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh were very lovely. They were really nice, they served me lunch, gave me a good tour, and spent a lot of time explaining things. It was a very good visit. The apartments were very nice; not overly fancy, but very comfortable, and well-maintained. The dining area was beautiful. What impressed me most was the atmosphere of the staff interacting with the residents. It’s a happy place. I did not see a bunch of old people sitting around looking bored. They have a lot going on. They have a piano player while I was there. I would highly recommend them.
September 30, 2015
I visited this facility
I liked the gentleman who showed me around Independence Village. He knew the people as we went through the community, they spoke to me, and I stopped and talked to several of them. I liked the proximity of the place. The layout was a negative because a lot of the rooms were away from the dining room and the entrance. I was impressed with the place.
September 07, 2015
I visited this facility
The people that we met at Independence Village were very friendly and accommodating. The inside of the place is very bright and colorful. It’s just a comfortable place and very nice. The dining room is very open with lots of lights in there; it’s just a really marvelous place. I wouldn’t mind living there myself. They have an activity director, TV rooms, puzzle rooms, and places where you can sit around. They have all kinds of different recreation or movies all months long.
June 18, 2015
I visited this facility
There's a lot of interaction among staff and residents. There were activities going on the whole time I was there, and there was singing in one of the rooms. They had nice-sized apartments. The dining room seemed very nice, and everybody was eating together. They take them to the store, they have bingo, and they have a choir that they can sing with. Independence Village of Olde Raleigh is a pretty joyous place. It's a hybrid of independent and assisted living.
November 21, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My sister-in-law moved at Independence Village of Old Raleigh last September. When you walk in the residents seemed to be more engaged in things rather than just in wheelchairs. You see residents that are sitting in comfortable couches, and they are engaged with each other. It's more like a comfy community. The grounds were excellent. They are older, but they are very well cared for. Even their dining facility is more interactive. As far as marketing goes, they did their marketing very well, but they really weren't trying to push anything, and the price was outstanding.
September 30, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We have a place already. Independence Village has the usual bingo and activities. They have shopping sprees and general stuff that people have all the time. They provide 3 meals. The food wasn’t very palatable, but it’s better now.
September 13, 2013
I visited this facility
Independence Village of Olde Raleigh was very nice although I only met one staff person who gave me the tour. The rooms were spacious enough and it had a homey feeling. I did not see any activities during my visit.
June 29, 2013
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My friend just moved in to Independence Village and so far so good. She has an efficiency apartment and they have their meals downstairs. The place is pretty, clean, and nice and the staff seems very good. The food seems okay.
Questions about Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Independence Village of Olde Raleigh is home to residents 55 and older. Most choose us because they want to only make the move once. Living at Independence Village allows our residents to be as independent as they can, knowing that should they decline in health, help is just around the corner.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
We are located within walking distance to shopping, grocery stores and restaurants. We are also within blocks of UNC Rex Hospital known for excellent service, Crabtree Valley Mall and within 15 minutes of Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
What transportation services does Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh offer to independent living residents?
Independence Village offers transportation to shopping, library, banking and physician appointments each week.
What makes the chef or dining program at Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
Residents can enjoy a more casual dining environment at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh. Coffee is on at 6:30am with breakfast served in our beautiful dining room between 7:30am and 9:00am. Our full breakfast menu offers eggs to order, variety of breakfast meats, biscuits, toast, pancakes, cereals and fresh fruits. Lunch and dinner offer choices of salads, soup, entrees, vegetables and dessert. All meals are served by our friendly staff (and we do the dishes)!
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Residents can enjoy comfortable sitting areas, library, craft, education and game rooms. Barber and Beauty Shop, Village Store, and two beautiful outside garden areas.
What safety features or security measures does Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh offer to independent living residents?
Our residents feel assured by knowing we have 24-hour staffing that can be easily accessed through phone, intercom our by the simple push of their personally assigned pendant. Staff also do regular walks of the building throughout the night to make sure our residents needs are met.
If Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Pets are always welcomed at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh. Outside walking areas are easily accessed and treats for our four legged friends are kept at the front desk.
Does Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
Independence Village of Olde Raleigh not only provides an independent living environment but is also one of the few Certified Multi-unit Assisted Housing with Services communities in Wake County. This certification by the State of North Carolina hold Independence Village to a higher level and allows us to legally offer home health, rehab and home care to our residents. Offices are on site and care staff are present 24 hours a day.
Services and Amenities of Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchenette
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- General Store
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Features Extra: Library
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Music
- Games
- Stories
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Fitness Room
- Arts And Crafts
Financial guidance
- Va Benefits Consultation
- Financing Advice
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
- Overnight Guests
General
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Small Pets Allowed
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
About Independence Village Of Olde Raleigh
Stand tall at Independence Village of Olde Raleigh, where the natural beauty of our community’s surroundings blends perfectly with the modern-day amenities offered in our updated studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment homes. Wall-to-wall carpet and mini-blinds on all windows provide the comforts of home that complement our fresh kitchenettes and spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers. Our beautifully manicured grounds and landscaped courtyard offer a great outdoor escape when the weather is nice. Our community offers privacy and the freedom to live the way residents choose in comfortable surroundings. At the same time, it offers companionship. Say goodbye to the worries of living alone with 24-hour caring and professional staff available in case of an emergency. Say goodbye to home maintenance and housework with our housekeeping services. Say hello to a relaxed lifestyle with recreation and entertainment programming and scheduled social events. Our convenient location offers great access to shopping, dining and entertainment in the City of Oaks with scheduled courtesy transportation available.
What Makes Us Special
Convenient location! We are less than a minute walking distance to a shopping center with most needs and only five minutes from Rex Hospital
