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The Reserve at Mills Farm
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.
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Staffing
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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.
Penalties
Civil monetary penalties issued by North Carolina regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility-
2
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$4k
- 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• Inspection deficiency rate (9% above) 3 Better Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (65% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (20% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (79% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 16 | 46 | This facility has 65% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (16 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 65% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 4.0 | 5.01 | This facility has 20% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4 vs. NC avg 5.01).↓ 20% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 4 | 21 | This facility has had 81% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (4 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 81% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 4 | 19 | This facility has 79% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (4 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 79% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 100% | 92% | This facility has 8 percentage points higher inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (100% vs. NC avg 92%).↑ 8% worse |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
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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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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.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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NC DHSR Star Rating (0–4 stars). Issued by North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation based on annual facility inspections. Stars reflect overall compliance with state health and safety rules - 4 stars requires scores of 100+ on two consecutive annual inspections. Ratings can change between inspections if new violations or licensure actions occur.
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DHSR Quality Score (/200). Each annual inspection starts at a base of 100 points. Facilities earn demerit points for violations and citations, and merit points for correcting issues, maintaining resident/family councils, sprinkler systems, and other quality programs. The "/200" display reflects the two most recent annual inspections combined - giving a longer-term view of compliance trends rather than a single snapshot.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| Morningside of Raleigh | AL MC | Raleigh (University Park) | 110
Facility
110
NC AVG
72
Rank
#60 / 387 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
NC AVG
36
Rank
#200 / 536 |
33.6%
Facility
33.6%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#205 / 232 | A+ | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 14 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Brookdale Wake Forest | AL MC | Wake Forest | 70
Facility
70
NC AVG
72
Rank
#183 / 387 | Yes |
54
Facility
54
NC AVG
36
Rank
#125 / 536 |
52.9%
Facility
52.9%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#178 / 232 | A+ | 94.50/200
Facility
94.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#224 / 321 | 9 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| The Reserve at Mills Farm | AL IL MC | Apex | 35
Facility
35
NC AVG
72
Rank
#321 / 387 | No |
37
Facility
37
NC AVG
36
Rank
#245 / 536 | - | - | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 4 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| Our Promise Care Homes at Falls Church | AL RESC | Raleigh | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#335 / 387 | No |
70
Facility
70
NC AVG
36
Rank
#31 / 536 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#1 / 232 | - | 105.50/200
Facility
105.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#5 / 321 | 2 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private Rooms | |
| Avendelle at Wyckford | AL | Raleigh (Wyckford) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#335 / 387 | No |
34
Facility
34
NC AVG
36
Rank
#272 / 536 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
NC AVG
70.6%
Rank
#1 / 232 | A+ | 100.50/200
Facility
100.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#130 / 321 | 7 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
91.8%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Private / Semi-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 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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