The Woods at Holly Tree
Independent Living · Wilmington, NC

The Woods at Holly Tree

Independent Living · Wilmington, NC

Overview of The Woods at Holly Tree

Located in the Autumn Creek at Henleigh Hills neighborhood of Wilmington, North Carolina, The Woods at Holly Tree is an independent living community about 1.1 miles from the city center. The three-story community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Each has a private bathroom and kitchen, giving residents several options to match their space needs.

Residents enjoy three chef-prepared meals each day. There are also weekly housekeeping and linen services that reduce everyday household chores. Transportation is available for medical appointments and other outings, making it easier for residents who no longer wish to drive.

The community strongly focuses on intellectual and cultural engagement. Residents can participate in creative writing classes, book clubs, garden clubs, discussion groups, art projects, and cooking demonstrations. Together, these programs create a social calendar for residents who want to stay mentally active, engaged, and connected with others.

The area has a Walk Score of 47, which means it’s considered somewhat walkable. A handful of nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car or a ride. Families looking for an independent living community may appreciate the combination of a full-service lifestyle and an active, ideas-focused social environment. Pets are not allowed here, which is an important consideration for residents planning to bring a companion animal.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #45 / 141Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 45th out of 141 independent living communities 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 compare like with like: every independent living community we track in North Carolina that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
47 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$3,325/Month

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Additional Services

6 services
Live-In On-Site Managers
HousekeepingListed as: Weekly housekeeping and linen service
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation
MaintenanceListed as: Maintenance and appliance repairs
Emergency Call SystemListed as: 24-hour emergency response

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Three Chef-Prepared Meals Daily
Private Dining Room
Activities
Yoga and Stretching Programs
Board Games and Trivia Contests
Live Music and Entertainment Performances
Culinary Excursions and Themed Dining Events
Card Games
Gardening
Holiday Celebrations
  • Group outings to museums, theaters, and local attractions
  • Creative workshops (painting, journaling, horticulture)
  • Educational programs (guest lectures, book discussions, technology workshops)

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Studio 341–571 sq ft
1 Bedroom 542–894 sq ft
2 Bedroom 877–1,056 sq ft

Contact The Woods at Holly Tree

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Woods at Holly Tree

2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio

Places of interest near The Woods at Holly Tree

Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Wilmington's city center to The Woods at Holly Tree's address, calculated via Google Maps.

Calculate Travel Distance to The Woods at Holly Tree

Add your location

Address

Compare Independent Living around Wilmington

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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Champions Assisted Living at the Davis Community
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Wilmington
115
Facility 115
NC AVG 69
Rank #9 / 63
Yes
6
Facility 6
NC AVG 35
Rank #124 / 141
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
NC AVG 72.3%
Rank #4 / 39
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Carolina Bay at Autumn Hall
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Wilmington (Windemere)
30
Facility 30
NC AVG 69
Rank #53 / 63
No
18
Facility 18
NC AVG 35
Rank #103 / 141
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
NC AVG 72.3%
Rank #8 / 39
1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Woods at Holly Tree
IL
Wilmington (Autumn Creek At Henleigh Hills)-No
47
Facility 47
NC AVG 35
Rank #45 / 141
-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Solista Wilmington by Cogir
IL
Wilmington-Yes
35
Facility 35
NC AVG 35
Rank #65 / 141
-Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
The Commons At Brightmore
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
Wilmington (Brightmore Liberty)-Yes
27
Facility 27
NC AVG 35
Rank #87 / 141
-Studio / Suite

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other NC independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in North Carolina

The Woods at Holly Tree is in Wilmington, North Carolina. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

Get financial aid guidance
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
NC specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Energy assistance

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating costs
Income limit
NC DHHS describes an income test based on 130% of the federal poverty guideline. Category-specific rules and current household-size tables should be checked.
Asset limit
NC DOA’s LIEAP description lists a household resource ceiling of $2,250.

Eligibility

General
Eligible households responsible for heating costs may receive LIEAP assistance; age 60+ households and certain disability households have an early application period.
NC specifics
Early applications run December 1–31 for qualifying older/disability households; others January 1–March 31 or until funds are exhausted. Crisis Intervention is a separate component with different rules.

What it provides

  • One-time vendor payment toward heating costs; subject to eligibility and funding.
In-home & community support

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

Community Alternatives Program for Disabled Adults

Eligibility

General
CAP/DA is a Medicaid home/community waiver for adults age 18+ with disabilities at risk of institutionalization who meet applicable Medicaid and care requirements.

What it provides

  • Assessed supports may include personal care; adult day health; home accessibility adaptations; meals; respite; emergency-response services and assistive technology.
In-home support

In-Home Aide Services

In-Home Aide Services

Eligibility

General
Age 60+, living at home, and unable to complete one or more daily-living or household tasks; a responsible helper is unavailable or the primary caregiver needs relief.
NC specifics
Local providers supported by the Home and Community Care Block Grant offer levels of home management, personal care and respite. Service must be appropriate for needs that can be safely met at home.

What it provides

  • Assessed home-management help; personal care or caregiver respite.
Cash support · veterans

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

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

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
NC specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
Cash support · residential care

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

State/County Special Assistance (SA)

Eligibility

General
Low-income people who need help with room and board in an eligible residential facility, or who qualify for the separate in-home component because they are at risk of entering a residential facility.
NC specifics
Special Assistance has separate adult-care-home and in-home programs. The latter assists eligible people at risk of residential placement; rules and payment standards must be matched to the correct setting.

What it provides

  • A cash supplement for eligible low-income residents toward residential-facility room and board; or separate assistance through the in-home program.
Know before you visit

Frequently Asked Questions about The Woods at Holly Tree

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is The Woods at Holly Tree in?
The Woods at Holly Tree is in the Autumn Creek At Henleigh Hills neighborhood of Wilmington.
02 Is The Woods at Holly Tree in a walkable area?
The Woods at Holly Tree has a walk score of 47. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 Are pets allowed at The Woods at Holly Tree?
No, The Woods at Holly Tree has a no-pet policy.
04 How much does The Woods at Holly Tree cost per month?
Pricing at The Woods at Holly Tree starts at $3,325 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
05 Are there photos of The Woods at Holly Tree?
Yes — there are 7 photos of The Woods at Holly Tree in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does The Woods at Holly Tree provide?
The Woods at Holly Tree offers Independent Living.
07 What is the address of The Woods at Holly Tree?
The Woods at Holly Tree is located at 4610 Holly Tree Rd, Wilmington, NC 28409.