The Retreat at Cary
Assisted Living, Palliative Care & Residential Care · Cary, NC
The Retreat at Cary
Assisted Living, Palliative Care & Residential Care · Cary, NC
Overview of The Retreat at Cary
The Retreat at Cary, located in Cary, NC, is a close-knit senior living community offering elderly care together with its sister facility in the area, The Retreat at Cary Corner. They offer round the clock supervision with a 1:3 staff to resident ratio, ensuring that the residents are well cared for. Other services they offer include medication management, and assistance with daily living activities such as bathing and dressing, feeding, and toileting.
The residents of The Retreat at Cary are also provided meals that match their dietary needs, as well as housekeeping and laundry services. They also encourage residents to participate in their daily activities that targets their physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual well being.
6-bed community Rank #336 / 388Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 336th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 14 / 100 Rank #425 / 573Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 425th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
StatusActive
CountyWake
License NumberFCL-092-216
Pets not allowed
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 2023 · 3 years of data
1 deficiency
5 inspections
0 penalties
1 inspection with deficiencies
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 2023 vs. North Carolina state average
Overall vs. NC average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than North Carolina average:
• Total deficiencies (98% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (91% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (95% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (78% below)
• Total deficiencies (98% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (91% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (95% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (78% 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.
| 1 | 46 | This facility has 98% fewer total deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1 vs. NC avg 46).↓ 98% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 0.2 | 2.2 | This facility has 91% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (0.2 vs. NC avg 2.2).↓ 91% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | NC Average | vs. NC Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 5 | 21 | This facility has had 76% fewer total inspections than the North Carolina average (5 vs. NC avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 76% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory deficiency.
| 1 | 19 | This facility has 95% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (1 vs. NC avg 19).↓ 95% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one deficiency.
| 20% | 90% | This facility has 70 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical North Carolina assisted living residence (20% vs. NC avg 90%).↓ 70% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 21, 2023 annual inspection found one deficiency related to tuberculosis testing compliance.
- The deficiency involved failure to complete two-step TB testing within 14 days for 2 of 3 sampled residents.
- No other deficiencies or complaints were cited, but the TB testing failure reflects a lapse in infection control procedures.
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4.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cary's city center to The Retreat at Cary's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.57 miles to nearest hospital (WakeMed Cary Hospital)
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Compare Assisted Living around Cary
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.
| Heartfields at Cary | AL MC | Cary | 97
Facility
97
NC AVG
72
Rank
#89 / 388 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
NC AVG
33
Rank
#72 / 573 | 79.4% | - | 97.50/200
Facility
97.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#185 / 321 | 32 | 81.3%
Facility
81.3%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#190 / 333 | Studio / 2 Bed | |
| Sunrise of Cary | AL HOS MC | Cary (West Chatham Street) | 85
Facility
85
NC AVG
72
Rank
#133 / 388 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
NC AVG
33
Rank
#272 / 573 | 40.0% | A- | 103.50/200
Facility
103.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#31 / 321 | 18 | 66.7%
Facility
66.7%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#68 / 333 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | |
| Spring Arbor of Cary | AL MC | Cary (Kildaire Farm Road) | 80
Facility
80
NC AVG
72
Rank
#151 / 388 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
NC AVG
33
Rank
#261 / 573 | - | - | 95.50/200
Facility
95.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#211 / 321 | 10 | 50%
Facility
50%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#31 / 333 | Studio / Cottage/ Alcove | |
| Glenaire | AL NH IL | Cary (Glenaire) | 71
Facility
71
NC AVG
72
Rank
#183 / 388 | No |
25
Facility
25
NC AVG
33
Rank
#347 / 573 | 94.1% | A+ | - | - | 3 | 0%
Facility
0%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#1 / 333 | - |
| The Retreat at Cary | AL PC RESC | Cary (Prestwick Place) | 6
Facility
6
NC AVG
72
Rank
#336 / 388 | No |
14
Facility
14
NC AVG
33
Rank
#425 / 573 | - | - | 101.50/200
Facility
101.50/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#103 / 321 | 5 | 20%
Facility
20%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#18 / 333 | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in North Carolina
The Retreat at Cary is located in Cary, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Retreat at Cary
What neighborhood is The Retreat at Cary in?
The Retreat at Cary is in the Prestwick Place neighborhood of Cary.
Is The Retreat at Cary in a walkable area?
The Retreat at Cary has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of The Retreat at Cary?
According to NC state health department records, The Retreat at Cary's license number is FCL-092-216.
Are pets allowed at The Retreat at Cary?
No, The Retreat at Cary has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does The Retreat at Cary have?
The Retreat at Cary has 6 beds.
Are there photos of The Retreat at Cary?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Retreat at Cary in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Retreat at Cary?
The Retreat at Cary is located at 309 Tweed Cir, Cary, NC 27511.
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