Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living

Overview of Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living

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.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 22 / 100 Rank #360 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 360th out of 536 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 335-563 / 479-894 / 877-1,056 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Recreational Activities

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Housekeeping Services

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Exercise Programs

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living

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Places of interest near Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living

Address 5.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Cary's city center to Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in deficiencies, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Arboretum at Woodland Terrace
IL
AL
MC
Cary
84
Facility 84
NC AVG 72
Rank #135 / 387
Yes
55
Facility 55
NC AVG 36
Rank #111 / 536
39.3% -
95.75/200
Facility 95.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #209 / 321
19
84%
Facility 84%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #234 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Woodland Terrace
IL
AL
MC
Cary
84
Facility 84
NC AVG 72
Rank #135 / 387
No
55
Facility 55
NC AVG 36
Rank #111 / 536
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95.75/200
Facility 95.75/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #209 / 321
19
84%
Facility 84%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #234 / 333
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Glenaire
IL
NH
AL
Cary
71
Facility 71
NC AVG 72
Rank #182 / 387
No
25
Facility 25
NC AVG 36
Rank #346 / 536
91.7% A+--3
33%
Facility 33%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #12 / 333
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Waltonwood – Cary
IL
AL
MC
Cary (Ridgepath)
57
Facility 57
NC AVG 72
Rank #277 / 387
Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 36
Rank #360 / 536
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101.50/200
Facility 101.50/200
NC AVG 92.2
Rank #103 / 321
16
81%
Facility 81%
NC AVG 76.2%
Rank #189 / 333
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living
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Cary (Cary Retirement Residence)-Yes
22
Facility 22
NC AVG 36
Rank #360 / 536
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in North Carolina

Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living is located in Cary, North Carolina.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in North Carolina.

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Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

NC Medicaid CAP/DA

Age 65+ or disabled
General North Carolina resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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High demand; waitlists common in urban areas.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

North Carolina Senior Care Options

NC SCO (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General North Carolina resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NC

Limited slots; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$60/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

North Carolina PACE (e.g., PACE of the Triad)

Age 55+
General NC resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NC

Available in 10+ counties (e.g., Guilford, Wake); multiple providers (e.g., PACE of the Southern Piedmont).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

In-Home Aide Services

North Carolina In-Home Aide Services

Age 60+
General NC resident, unable to perform 1+ ADL, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NC

Family can be aides; varies by county funding.

Benefits
Personal care (5-20 hours/week) Meal prep Respite (~5 days/year) Errands

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

North Carolina Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NC resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NC

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

North Carolina VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NC resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NC

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Urgent Repair Program (URP)

North Carolina Urgent Repair Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General NC resident, homeowner, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$30,258/year 50% AMI, varies by county
Asset Limits Not strictly assessed; home value considered.
NC

Forgivable at $2,000/year; statewide via local partners.

Benefits
Repairs (~$8,000-$12,000 avg.) for safety (e.g., roofs, heating, accessibility)

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

North Carolina Special Assistance

Age 65+ (or disabled)
General NC resident, in licensed adult care home, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (individual, 100% FPL); varies by facility rate.
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
NC

Covers assisted living; counties supplement state funds.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,200-$1,500/month) for room/board; Medicaid covers care services

Frequently Asked Questions about Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living

What neighborhood is Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living in?

Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living is in the Cary Retirement Residence neighborhood of Cary.

Is Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?

Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living has a walk score of 22. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living?

Yes, Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living?

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What is the address of Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living?

Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living is located at 10820 Penny Rd, Cary, NC 27518.

What is the phone number of Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living?

(919) 387-8250 will put you in contact with the team at Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living.

Does Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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