Page 46 of Best Senior Communities in North Carolina

Brier Pointe
Morrisville’s Independent Retirement Community

Welcome to Worry-Free Senior Living in Morrisville!
Come home to comfort at Brier Pointe! Our senior retirement apartments in The Triangle offer easy access to I-540
and Highway 54, connecting you to nearby dining, shopping, and entertainment. With restaurants, parks, and
community events just outside your door, plus Raleigh-Durham International Airport less than five miles away,
convenience surrounds you.

Schedule a tour and have lunch with us. You’ll see why Brier Pointe is the perfect place to call home for your
retirement.

5911 McCrimmon Parkway
Morrisville, NC 27560

Brier Pointe Retirement Community

Discover the joy and ease of all-inclusive retirement living. Picture yourself in a luxurious, safe, and
vibrant community with a fantastic location for fun local outings. With three chef-prepared meals
offered daily, and weekly housekeeping and maintenance included, you’ll have more time for family,
friends, and the other important things in life. This vision comes to life at Brier Pointe Retirement Community

Designed for comfort, our apartment homes come in a variety of floor plans. Each living space features
window coverings, a climate-controlled thermostat, and ample closet space. The apartment kitchens are
also equipped with full-sized appliances. You are free to decorate your unit around your unique tastes.
Pets are also warmly welcome for no additional fee.

Our Signature Freedom Dining program is the focal point of the resort lifestyle and often the most
praised feature of our community. Our executive chef prepares three quality meals daily with an
evolving menu, fresh ingredients, and diet-conscious recipes. Can’t make it to dinner? No worries. With
our meal delivery service, we’ll prepare you a plate and bring it to your door. You can also visit the
“chef’s pantry” for snacks any time – day or night.

The most important part of our community is the shared spaces that allow you to meet other residents,
celebrate fun and memorable moments, and relax. Our common areas include a 150-seat theater,
library, billiards room, arcade, conversation areas, a lounge with bar, superb fitness and exercise room,
spa area, and business center. Our Lifestyle Director plans monthly community events around these
spaces, allowing you to practice new skills, see new things, meet new people, and much more.

While our community focuses on making your retirement fun and fulfilling, our greatest priority is your
safety. Our managers are your neighbors and live on-site to ensure you are happily enjoying your best
retirement life. With our 24/7 Emergency Alert System, round-the clock concierge, and live-in managers
there’s never a moment when you are unable to reach somebody for help!

Our gorgeous community is full of amenities and services, allowing you to enjoy all the conveniences of
all-inclusive living without the hassle of upkeep. Our ample list of amenities and robust social calendar
offers you choice and flexibility in how you choose to spend your time.

Additionally, if you’re ever craving a change of scenery and don’t want to leave behind the comforts we
offer, no worries! With our travel program, you can explore the country while staying at any of our other
Resort Lifestyle Communities locations for no additional cost.

Relax in the theater while watching a movie or get active in a group fitness class; spend teatime with the
gals or watch a game with the guys; cuddle up with a good book or go join a happy hour for fun times
with the neighbors! However you wish to spend your time, we are here to support the retirement of
your dreams.

Retire well. Retire here. Call today to schedule a private tour!

Located in the Madison Park neighborhood of Roxboro, North Carolina, Roxboro Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a senior living community offering short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, outpatient therapy, hospice, palliative care, and respite care. Providing this range of services in one location allows residents to remain in the same community as their care needs change over time.

Care is guided by a dedicated clinical team that develops an individualized care plan for every resident. Its primary focus is to help residents regain the skills needed for daily living and reduce the risk of an unnecessary return to the hospital. Residents also have access to additional on-site medical services, giving them another level of support without leaving the community.

The community has served the Roxboro area for 50 years. It is housed in a single-story building, so residents with mobility challenges can easily get around. Private and semi-private rooms are available, giving residents and families flexibility based on personal preferences and budget. Nolan Brown serves as the organization’s President.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 32, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car. To help residents stay active and connected, the community provides transportation services along with fitness and recreation programs that support daily activities on and off the property.

Overview of The Commons at Brightmore

The Commons at Brightmore, situated in Wilmington, NC, is a senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care services. The community provides two living arrangements in Paraklay Way; featuring large closets, private, and companion rooms that allow ample floor space for personal items and design touches. Companion rooms share a full bath, and if desired, the community furnishes a bed, dresser, and nightstand at no additional charge. The built-in emergency call system ensures quick assistance is always within reach. Additionally, Azalea Hall provides similar living arrangements with personalized care and the same commitment to resident well-being.

In terms of healthcare services, The Commons at Brightmore offers minimal to substantial assistance with activities of daily living, safety monitoring and oversight, and personalized care plans. The community maintains a highly-trained care staff available 24 hours a day, ensuring residents receive the support they need. Medication administration is also part of the comprehensive healthcare services provided. Residents enjoy a range of amenities, including three chef-prepared meals daily with therapeutic diets available, secured memory support activities with designated courtyards, and housekeeping and laundry services.

Jordan Oaks, located in Cary, NC is a retirement community by Gracious Retirement Living offering independent living services and amenities to its residents. The offer studio and one-to-two bedroom units featuring private bathrooms, a space for living area, kitchenette, and patios. This senior living community envisions their residents’ retirement years to be fun and fulfilling, offering them conveniences to ensure that they have more time and energy to do what they love.

The services and amenities they offer that provide conveniences, include transportation services for outside appointments as well as scheduled trips, culinary services where meals are served  restaurant-style in their dining room, and the scheduled activities and programs that aim to enhance the residents overall well being. Additionally, they also offer a resident travel program, where a resident may be able to stay for a week in any Gracious Retirement Living communities where meals are also provided.

Southern Pines Gracious Retirement Living creates a lifestyle for independent living services that aim to make aging graceful; they provide personalized care plans tailored to your unique needs. The team of compassionate and professional staff excels in extending its service with warmth and comfort where seniors can feel amplified in finding new possibilities in the community.

The Gracious Retirement Living lifestyle centers its services on the thought of comfort and convenience, ensuring the needs of all its residents are holistically met; seniors can experience delicious dining in a restaurant-style dining room, scheduled activities for engagement and socialization, transportation to check-ups and other errands, and a resident travel programs for an easy and hassle-free vacation. 

Administered by Melissa Crouch, The Kempton at Brightmore is a senior living community in the Brightmore Liberty neighborhood of Wilmington, North Carolina. It offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community is about 1 mile from the city center. The multiple levels of care in one location allow residents to transition between services as their needs change without relocating. The three-story community offers studio and one-bedroom floor plans ranging from about 360 to 525 square feet.

Residents can personalize their apartments with their own furniture and décor. For those who prefer not to bring furniture, the community provides a bed, dresser, and nightstand at no additional cost. Each residence includes individual heating and air conditioning controls and a kitchenette with a mini refrigerator. There’s also a space for a personal microwave, a private bathroom with a handheld shower and fold-down seat, and an in-room emergency call system for quick assistance.

Residents receive 24-hour supervision, medication administration and management, and assistance with light activities of daily living. The community also follows infection prevention and control practices, including contact tracing and isolation procedures when needed.

Three chef-prepared meals are served each day in the private dining room and country kitchen. Amenities on-site include a beauty salon and barber shop. Residents can also access housekeeping, laundry services, transportation, and fitness and recreation programs. The community welcomes pets. Activities here focus on social, spiritual, intellectual, and physical wellness through events such as musical performances, gourmet chef demonstrations, and card games.

The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 22. Most errands require a vehicle, and nearby walkable options are limited. Families should plan to drive for shopping, dining, and appointments.

Overview of PruittPlace – Winston Salem

PruittPlace – Winston Salem is an assisted living community in Winston-Salem, NC, offering personal care and memory care. Prioritizing older adults’ comfort and well-being, the community maintains a warm, home-like environment. 24-hour assistance, round-the-clock maintenance, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and laundry, as well as on-site professional nurses, are provided to improve residents’ living experiences. With personalized care plans, the community provides the best possible care tailored to residents’ unique needs and habits.

Arts and crafts, board games, and active games foster socialization and help improve residents’ cognition. For residents’ leisure and wellness, a beauty salon/ barber shop, an activity area, a theater, and an exercise room are just some of the available on-site amenities. With public transportation nearby, the community is easily accessible. This assisted living community is a great choice for senior living in North Carolina, as it has dedicated services.

Embraced by a blanket of mature trees and a serene setting in Charlotte, NC, Solista Charlotte by Cogir focuses on independent living. The community is committed to residents’ well-being and offers them purposely built accommodations ranging from studio to two-bedroom floor plans, alongside 24/7 emergency and non-emergency response. Through innovations like the Lively Mobile Plus Device, residents are guaranteed top-tier care without restraining their independence.

Learn new things and live life to the fullest with a full slate of engaging events and fun activities, highlighting resident’s interests and strengths. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate with healthy and delicious restaurant-style dining. Here, residents are free to enjoy incredible amenities like the media room, library, game room, a beautiful garden, and serene community grounds.

Overview of The Stewart Health Center

Thrive in your golden years with The Stewart Health Center, an excellent community in Charlotte, NC, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and memory care. Their excellent care team consists of nurses, doctors, specialists, and support team members to ensure residents receive well-rounded care and support. The community features 67 private rooms & 6 shared rooms that foster privacy and safety, alongside an outstanding staff-to-resident ratio that guarantees personalized care and high-level supervision.

With the help of their dedicated recreation specialist, the community provides residents with a wide selection of fun and engaging activities to enjoy and participate in. To ensure residents are receiving proper nourishment, the community has a talented culinary team to serve residents delicious and nutritionally balanced meals. The community also has access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy, ensuring residents recovering from hospitalization can get back on their feet as quickly as possible. The Stewart Health Center provides a relaxing, healing environment with plenty of opportunities for fun and recreation.