Pricing ranges from
    $7,056 – 9,172/month

    Spring Arbor of Cary

    1705 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Pleased with caring, clean community

    I moved my mother-in-law here and I'm very pleased. The staff are kind, patient, and go above and beyond - John and the activities director are especially engaged - and they made move-in easy. The building and grounds are beautiful, very clean, and truly feel like home; memory care and therapy are excellent, with steady activities and solid COVID precautions and vaccinations. Meals, housekeeping, and responsive administration keep her comfortable, and I would recommend this community.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.74·(42)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.3
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive caregiving staff
    • Responsive admissions and move-in assistance
    • Effective physical and rehabilitative therapy
    • Engaging music and therapeutic programming (piano, music therapy)
    • Organized wellness activities (chair yoga, walking club, outings)
    • Attractive, well-maintained building and grounds
    • Spacious studio apartments and enclosed courtyard
    • Restaurant-style dining room and country-kitchen atmosphere
    • Proactive housekeeping services
    • Strong infection-control and vaccination practices
    • Shuttle and transportation services
    • Dedicated memory-care coordination

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels, especially in memory care
    • Delays in responding to resident calls and family inquiries
    • Variable communication across shifts and with clinical staff
    • Inconsistent activity programming and resident engagement
    • Variable dining quality and limited salad/vegetable options
    • Small portion sizes and menu items difficult to chew
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some common areas
    • Pest-control concerns in certain units
    • Inconsistent grooming and personal-care routines
    • Staff distraction related to mobile-device use
    • Opaque pricing and community-fee transparency
    • Limited clinical capability for complex therapeutic needs

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews describe a facility with clear strengths alongside recurring operational weaknesses. Positively, many families highlight compassionate, attentive caregivers, a smooth admissions and move-in experience, and effective rehabilitation services. Therapeutic and social offerings such as piano entertainment, music therapy, chair yoga, walking clubs, and periodic outings are cited as meaningful contributors to residents' wellbeing. The building and grounds are frequently described as attractive and well maintained, with spacious studio units, a restaurant-style dining room, a country-kitchen atmosphere, and an enclosed courtyard that supports outdoor activity. Infection-control measures and a systematic vaccination program were also praised.

    Care quality is mixed. When staffing is adequate, reviewers describe good hands-on care, personalized memory-care coordination, weight gain and improved hydration for residents, and physical-therapy-driven progress. However, several reviews indicate persistent understaffing—particularly in memory care—which correlates with delays in responding to call buttons and family inquiries. There are also descriptions of inconsistent grooming and personal-care routines and concerns about the facility's ability to manage higher-acuity therapeutic needs. These patterns suggest that clinical capability and staffing allocation vary over time and between units.

    Staff behavior and communication form another contrast. Numerous accounts commend individual staff members and program directors for going above and beyond, strong interpersonal interactions, and proactive problem-solving. At the same time, families report variable communication across shifts, difficulty reaching office staff or physician assistants, and occasional slow responses to questions. Some reviews describe staff time diverted to non-care tasks or mobile-device use, which families perceive as reducing direct care availability.

    Dining and activities receive polarized feedback. The dining environment is frequently appreciated for its setting and some residents enjoy the meals; in a number of cases dining has supported nutrition goals. Conversely, other families note inconsistent food quality, menu items that are too starchy or sugary, limited salad/vegetable choices, small portions, items that are difficult to chew, and occasions when menu items run out. Activity programming is cited as inclusive and engaging by several reviewers—especially when led by an active activities director—but other accounts indicate activities that are infrequent or inconsistently delivered, and residents who are reluctant to engage may not be adequately supported.

    Facility upkeep is generally described as attractive and clean by many families, with praise for housekeeping and maintenance. Nonetheless, a subset of reviews raises sanitation and odor concerns and explicitly calls out pest-control issues in specific units; these are serious operational concerns that prospective families should address directly. Management and admissions also draw mixed assessments: some families report a proactive and responsive director and clear pricing in line with expectations, while others perceive aggressive sales tactics, unclear community-fee charges, or pricing that does not match perceived value.

    Notable patterns include a sharp split between very positive experiences and accounts of significant operational lapses. Leadership changes and shift-to-shift variability are cited as drivers of that inconsistency. For prospective residents and families, recommended due diligence includes visiting at multiple times and on different days, observing activity schedules, inquiring about staffing ratios (especially in memory care), asking for details on clinical capabilities and grooming schedules, requesting recent pest-control records, reviewing the fee structure in writing, and checking how the community communicates with families across shifts and with clinical providers.

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    Location

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    Spring Arbor of Cary is located at 1705 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC, 27511.

    About Spring Arbor of Cary

    Spring Arbor of Cary provides residents with a warm and inviting environment where they can enjoy an engaging and active lifestyle. The assisted living community is dedicated to promoting independence, wellness, and a fulfilling quality of life for each resident. With a focus on personalized care, Spring Arbor offers a variety of life-enriching activities and events designed to stimulate the mind, body, and soul. From art activities to book clubs, residents have plenty of opportunities to stay active and connected to the community.

    The staff at Spring Arbor is committed to delivering high-quality care that meets the physical, social, spiritual, and emotional needs of each resident. Residents can enjoy their choice of attractive apartments with built-in emergency response systems and a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community's wellness-based model encourages residents to participate in fitness, spiritual, and creative opportunities to maintain their overall well-being.

    Spring Arbor goes above and beyond to cater to residents with Alzheimer's or related dementia, providing a bright and open environment, well-trained staff, and various stimulating activities to enhance their quality of life. The community empowers residents to focus on proactive wellness measures, offering programs and events that help build strength, maintain balance, and increase mental agility.

    With a cheerful and friendly atmosphere, Spring Arbor of Cary is a place where residents can flourish and feel at home. The caring staff goes the extra mile to ensure each resident's comfort and well-being, creating a supportive and nurturing environment for all. Families can trust that their loved ones are in good hands at Spring Arbor, where exceptional care, delicious meals, and attentive service are all part of the everyday experience.

    About Spring Arbor Management, LLC

    Spring Arbor of Cary is managed by Spring Arbor Management, LLC.

    Spring Arbor Senior Living, established in 1991 with its first community in Thomasville, NC, operates 23+ assisted living and memory care communities across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Midwest. Headquartered in Raleigh, NC under Foundry Commercial, the company follows a resident-first philosophy.

    People often ask...

    Spring Arbor of Cary offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $7,056 per month.

    Spring Arbor of Cary offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 17 photos of Spring Arbor of Cary on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 1705 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary, NC 27511.

    No, Spring Arbor of Cary does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In North Carolina, the Division of Health Service Regulation licenses adult care and assisted living facilities, posting annual, complaint, and follow-up inspection results.

    License number130543
    Facility typeAdult Care Home
    Capacity80 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    5

    Reports

    3

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    7

    Years

    19 Dec 2024Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in health care documentation and medication administration during the investigation.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0902 Health CareDocumentation and communication related to resident's health care
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0902 Health CareMedication administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(a) Medication AdministrationMedication administration
    19 Dec 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and survey found deficiencies in health care follow-up, documentation, medication administration, and infection control. Specifically, neurology follow-up was not scheduled for a fall with possible hydrocephalus, PCP notifications for abnormal glucose and blood pressure were missing or undocumented, medications were not administered as ordered, and hand hygiene practices were not followed during medication passes.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0902(c)(3-4)Health Care
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(n)Medication Administration
    13 Sept 2021Inspection
    Investigated a fall incident and related injuries; found deficiencies in supervision and falls management with documentation gaps and delayed responses.
    • Continued From page 2 (falls management and supervision)
    13 Sept 2021Inspection
    Investigated and found deficiencies in supervision of high-fall-risk residents and in infection control practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, including failure to report staff infections and conduct recommended testing. Additionally, rights to adequate care and supervision were not fully upheld.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care and Supervision
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .1801 (c)Infection Prevention & Control Program
    • Type AG.S. 131D-21(2)Declaration of Residents' Rights
    28 Aug 2019Construction
    Investigated and found multiple deficiencies related to physical plant, safety, and mechanical systems, including unsecured exit locking, unprotected penetrations, oxygen cylinders stored improperly, and nonfunctional ventilation.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0301(2)Application of physical plant requirements
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Other requirements
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311(g)Exhaust ventilation

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