The Reserve at Mills Farm
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Apex, NC
The Reserve at Mills Farm
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Apex, NC
The Reserve at Mills Farm continues to excel in creating a lifestyle that suits the needs of its residents. The luxurious community offers many opportunities for blossoming friendships between staff and residents. Cultivating personal growth and holistic wellness is what they are known for; residents learn to live vibrant social lives during their golden years.
The Reserve offers many activities and amenities that cater to the interests of every senior– it features a recreational room, transportation services, in-house maintenance service, seasonal menus served occasionally, social activities, and wellness programs ensuring that residents stay entertained and engaged throughout the day.
35-bed community Rank #322 / 388Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 322nd out of 388 homes in North Carolina for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other North Carolina facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #245 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 245th out of 573 homes in North Carolina for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across North Carolina facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in North Carolina that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
StatusActive
CountyWake
License NumberHAL-092-229
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactJulia Steingass, Director of Corporate Compliance (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Inspection History
In North Carolina, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation conducts unannounced surveys to ensure nursing and adult care homes meet safety standards.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
16 deficiencies
8 inspections
2 penalties
$4.0K fined
6 inspections with deficiencies
Penalties
Civil monetary penalties issued by North Carolina regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
NC Average
vs. NC Avg-
2——
-
$4k——
Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).
- 2023-02-03 $2,000 Paid in Full
- 2023-02-03 $2,000 Paid in Full
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the North Carolina state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
3 Better
Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (65% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (68% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (17% below)
• Total deficiencies (65% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (68% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (17% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 16 | 46 | This facility has 65% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (16 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 65% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 8 | 21 | This facility has had 62% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (8 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 62% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 6 | 19 | This facility has 68% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (6 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 68% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 75% | 90% | This facility has 15 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (75% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 15% better |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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1.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Apex's city center to The Reserve at Mills Farm's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.82 miles to nearest hospital (WakeMed Cary Hospital)
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Compare Assisted Living around Raleigh
Info below is compiled from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services (NCDHHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Capital Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | AL HOS NH PC RC SNF | Raleigh (East Raleigh) | 125
Facility
125
NC AVG
72
Rank
#29 / 388 | No |
43
Facility
43
NC AVG
33
Rank
#207 / 573 | 79.9% | - | - | - | 5 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#1 / 333 | - |
| Morningside of Raleigh | AL MC | Raleigh (University Park) | 110
Facility
110
NC AVG
72
Rank
#61 / 388 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
NC AVG
33
Rank
#200 / 573 | 33.6% | A+ | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 32 | 84%
Facility
84%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#241 / 333 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| The Reserve at Mills Farm | AL IL MC | Apex | 35
Facility
35
NC AVG
72
Rank
#322 / 388 | No |
37
Facility
37
NC AVG
33
Rank
#245 / 573 | - | - | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 8 | 75%
Facility
75%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#119 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Our Promise Care Homes at Falls Church | AL RESC | Raleigh (Falls Church) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#336 / 388 | No |
70
Facility
70
NC AVG
33
Rank
#31 / 573 | 100.0% | - | 105.50/200
Facility
105.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#5 / 321 | 10 | 40%
Facility
40%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#24 / 333 | Private Rooms | |
| Our Promise Care Homes at Wake Drive | AL RESC | Wake Forest (Home Garden) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#336 / 388 | No |
40
Facility
40
NC AVG
33
Rank
#226 / 573 | 100.0% | - | 99.50/200
Facility
99.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#145 / 321 | 6 | 50%
Facility
50%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#31 / 333 | Private Rooms |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
The Reserve at Mills Farm is located in Apex, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Reserve at Mills Farm
Is The Reserve at Mills Farm in a walkable area?
The Reserve at Mills Farm has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Reserve at Mills Farm?
According to NC state health department records, The Reserve at Mills Farm's license number is HAL-092-229.
Are pets allowed at The Reserve at Mills Farm?
No, The Reserve at Mills Farm has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does The Reserve at Mills Farm have?
The Reserve at Mills Farm has 35 beds.
Has The Reserve at Mills Farm had any deficiencies?
The Reserve at Mills Farm has had 16 reported deficiencies since 2022 according to records from NC Dept. of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS).
Are there photos of The Reserve at Mills Farm?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Reserve at Mills Farm in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Reserve at Mills Farm?
The Reserve at Mills Farm is located at 1000 Mills Chase Loop, Apex, NC 27523.
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