The Courtyards at O'Kelly Chapel, an Epcon Community, sits in Chatham County, North Carolina, close to Durham and Chapel Hill, making it easy for folks to get to parks, cultural events, and travel routes, and the community itself is meant for people aged 55 and older who want a low-maintenance lifestyle. There are 92 single-family homes, all freestanding and built in the ranch style, with many offering private courtyards for relaxing or outdoor gatherings, and most homes have two bedrooms, two full baths, a kitchen and dining area together, a laundry room on the first floor, and finished spaces above the main level if needed for extra living space or even a basement, so people can easily choose single-story living or add on if they prefer. The houses are modern, built between 2016 and 2018, with engineered wood and stone on the outside, and inside you'll find central air, forced air heating with natural gas, sealed combustion fireplaces, a choice of carpet, hardwood, or tile floors, and electric water heaters, with direct vent fireplaces and design touches like three-season rooms, spacious island kitchens, and rooms that get a lot of light. Every home has a slab foundation, an attached 2.5 car garage, and a roof designed to last about thirty years, which helps keep repairs low.
All the houses in The Courtyards at O'Kelly Chapel are part of a homeowners association, with a monthly fee managed by CAS, and this covers outside upkeep, landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, and other chores, so residents don't have to worry about mowing or weeding, and utilities connect to public water and sewer, and the ownership type is listed as "other." The community itself is laid out for easy walking and has a clubhouse with a multi-purpose room, catering kitchen, exercise and fitness rooms, heated indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and pickleball courts, biking trails, a golf area, a marina, and a pond, which offers a nice place to go for a stroll or meet up with neighbors for games or social events. People can choose from different levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with dementia, respite care for temporary stays, and even round-the-clock skilled nursing when it's needed, so it covers the whole range, from folks who need just a little help to those who need medical care all day. The idea is to let people live as independently as they can, but with support services available if their needs change, and since it's a board and care home, each residence keeps a homelike feel. The whole place has a simple, open layout for ease of movement and socializing, with the maintenance-free plan making it easier to enjoy the social activities, classes, and events that take place in the community clubhouse, and that's what makes life at The Courtyards at O'Kelly Chapel straightforward and comfortable for seniors wanting community, convenience, and the peace of mind that help is there if and when they need it.
