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Photo of Bartlett Reserve
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22 Floor plans available
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Facility is nice. Staff are very friendly. I really like that their restaurant hours are 7am-7pm and menu has a good selection. They have so many activities for the residents. Great place! The only critique...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bartlett Reserve is an independent living community located in Durham, NC, in the heart of the Triangle area near Research Triangle Park. The team at Bartlett Reserve sought to create an entirely new independent senior living concept, blending the needs of today’s seniors with 4-star level...
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88 Floor plans available
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The staff is very attentive to both residents and families. From my moms perspective, the food is a 3, but I do know they try!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Southpoint Walk encourages active older adults to spend their time as they wish, knowing everything from housekeeping to cooking and even transportation is handled for them. Our convenient location a short distance from shopping, restaurants, universities and parks, combined with a robust...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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9.7
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I will give you a 5 on ALL. Categories. I really do not have any negative comments. Preston Pointe is a nice place to downsize when the time is right and the person is ready to accept that they should ...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Preston Pointe is the perfect mix of upscale senior living and Southern charm. Our philosophy of always making you feel welcomed, valued and at home in a friendly and luxurious space sets us apart from other retirement communities in the research triangle. We offer the best characteristics of...
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We attended an information seminar and we were intrigued by the presentation and eventually became the second couple to move into Brier Pointe when it opened. We were drawn into the community by the promise...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Brier Pointe, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on McCrimmon Parkway in Morrisville. We look forward to opening brand new during the Summer of 2022! Brier Pointe will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy...
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I am currently a resident at The Cambridge at Brier Creek and everything about my experience here has been great so far. The housekeeping and cleanliness is great. The meals and activities are great. The...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We believe every day is an opportunity for Optimal Living® – from your community, to your health, to your overall well being. Perfectly situated between Raleigh and Durham, our Brier Creek location provides the best of both worlds – from cultural events to outdoor adventures, and everything in...
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We are just moving in, as our movers were delayed. The staff has been wonderful and accommodating our needs. We are starting to meet some of the other residents and they're very kind and friendly. I'd...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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2525 Floor plans available
9.3
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Our family member has been living here for several months and truly thriving. There are great artistic and social programs for residents, physical therapy available on-site, excellent meals with monthly...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Durham Regent provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Durham Chapel Hill, you'll love the vibrant community steeped in rich academia and a proud sports tradition with Duke University and the University of North Carolina both...
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[name removed] and the entire staff at Emerald Pond genuinely care about the residents. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a community for their parents. My Mom likes it there.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Emerald Pond provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on a peaceful 100-acre nature preserve that features ponds, walking trails and abundant wildlife, Emerald Pond is the home you're looking for in Durham. Our community was ranked the #1 Foodiest Small...
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The staff was super helpful and friendly. The facility is very clean. I think it would be helpful if the facility could have some sort of orientation for family members to attend.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Woodland Terrace is a trusted community with 20 years of experience. Our tenured staff and resident longevity speaks to the confidence you can expect at Woodland Terrace.Arranged on 22 acres of lushly landscaped grounds, Woodland Terrace has the charm of a small southern town. Our community...
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Photo of The Reserve at Mills Farm
1616 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.4
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13 reviews
8.4
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.I think that everything else about The Reserve is top-notch except for the meals and dining service - that is a negative. Instead of providing meals, they allocate [fee removed] per month toward meals out...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living NOW OPEN!NOW ACCEPTING Assisted Living and Memory Care reservations! Sales Office Hours:Monday - Friday 9 am - 6:00 pmSaturday: 10 am - 5 pmSunday: 12 pm - 5 pmIf these time frames do not work with your schedule please call Kim Dahl to make an appointment outside of these...
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Photo of Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living
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They are understaffed at Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living and it takes too long to sit for a meal. But the food is good. Like anything, there are some good meals and some not so great, but I like...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Near Raleigh, NC, we’re changing the way people think about retirement communities. If you thought SearStone was a big dream—you were right. And now it’s an even bigger reality. People have brought the whole community to life. They’re savoring the grilled salmon in formal dining. They’re raising...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Rockwood Cottage Apartments
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Overture Chapel Hill 55+Active Adult Apartment Homes
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It's a really good, safe, and easily accessible location with lots of good businesses around. The doors are not electric, so there are no buttons to open and close doors for those with limited mobility. ...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Genlee, NC

The average cost of senior living in Genlee is $3,919 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Butner, NC with an average of $3,605 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Genlee, NC vs. nearby cities

Genlee, NC
$3,919/mo
$3,919/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Genlee, NC vs. the state and national average

Genlee, NC
$3,919/mo
U.S. national average
$4,064/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Genlee vs. other types of senior living

$6,290/mo
Independent Living
$3,919/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Genlee, NC by room type

Studio
$4,702/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,738/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,518/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,295/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Genlee over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Genlee

Recent reviews for independent living in Genlee

Atria Oakridge in Raleigh, NC

5.0
Atria Oakridge has brought me wonderful fellowship and wellbeing. The activities keep me busy all day- such as pottery, painting, the games and more. The staff treats you like a real person and as a member of their family. I don't have to cook or clean and I enjoy the variety of food! I can get ...
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Independence Village of Olde Raleigh

4.0
My mom is currently a resident at Independence Village at Olde Raleigh. The move in process was great. The facility/staff are very friendly and helpful. Housekeeping is very clean. Communication with the family is excellent. My mom said that the food is good some days and others it is not so ...
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Galloway Ridge at Fearrington in Pittsboro, NC

5.0
We have been residents at Galloway Ridge for three years and two months. For us, living here has been a mixed blessing, but all the negatives are with the inevitable process of aging, not with Galloway Ridge which has performed in an exemplary manner. We have extensive experience in attempting ...
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Genlee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Genlee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Genlee, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Genlee independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Genlee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Genlee, NCNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
17.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Genlee independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Genlee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Genlee, NCNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.1%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
36.9%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
31.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.8%
14.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Genlee independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Genlee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Genlee, NCNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61.1%
36.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
32%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
72.2%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
55.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
72.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.2%
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Holiday Gardens at Wakefield, Waltonwood Lake Boone and Brookdale North Raleigh are the top-rated independent living facilities near Genlee, North Carolina. See full list of communities.

There are 20 independent living facilities near Genlee, North Carolina. See the full list.

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