The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living
The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living
Live beautifully and comfortably at The Lodge at Wake Forest, a warm and inviting senior living community in Wake Forest, NC that offers independent living services. Residents here feel comfortable, safe and secure in beautifully designed residences with over 50 unique studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, each designed with their comfort and well-being in mind. With a wide variety of recreational activities, residents are encouraged to socialize and connect with one another through active engagement and participation.
Residents can freely enjoy their independent lifestyle with the help and support of three chef-prepared meals daily, transportation, exciting events and activities, and weekly housekeeping. From creative writing classes, book and garden clubs, and discussion groups to creative art projects, and cooking demonstrations, everyone is sure to find something enjoyable to spend their time with. With carefully prepared meals served in cozy dining areas, residents not just enjoy delicious meals but also share a warm and comfortable social environment with family and friends.
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #220 / 536Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 220th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 382-572 / 542-790 / 934-1150 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
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1.3 miles from city center
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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.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
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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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| Brookdale Carriage Club Providence | IL AL MC NH SNF | Charlotte (Olde Providence North) | 77
Facility
77
NC AVG
72
Rank
#165 / 387 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
NC AVG
36
Rank
#440 / 536 | - | A+ | 98.75/200
Facility
98.75/200
NC AVG
92.2
Rank
#167 / 321 | 9 | 100%
Facility
100%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#138 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | |
| 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
#10 / 333 | - |
| River Landing At Sandy Ridge | IL AL MC NH | Colfax | 60
Facility
60
NC AVG
72
Rank
#230 / 387 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
NC AVG
36
Rank
#476 / 536 | 90.3% | - | - | - | - | - | Apartments / Cottages / Townhomes / Villas |
| Carol Woods | IL AL NH SNF | Chapel Hill (Carol Woods) | 30
Facility
30
NC AVG
72
Rank
#326 / 387 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
NC AVG
36
Rank
#432 / 536 | 93.0% | - | - | - | 3 | 67%
Facility
67%
NC AVG
76.2%
Rank
#17 / 333 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living | IL | Wake Forest | - | No |
41
Facility
41
NC AVG
36
Rank
#220 / 536 | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living
Is The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living in a walkable area?
The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living?
No, The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living?
Yes — there are 2 photos of The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living?
The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living is located at 1151 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587.
What is the phone number of The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living?
(919) 554-8768 will put you in contact with the team at The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living.
Does The Lodge at Wake Forest Gracious Retirement Living provide medical or personal care assistance?
No — The Lodge at Wake Forest 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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