Independence Village of Olde Raleigh sits among tall oaks in a peaceful spot, offering seniors a quiet place to live, and the community has different kinds of apartments, from studios to one- and two-bedroom homes, with wall-to-wall carpet and mini-blinds for privacy, and the kitchens are updated and there's cable TV, high-speed internet, and utilities like water, electricity, heat, and cooling are included in the rent, so you don't have to worry about lots of bills. You'll get three meals a day that feel like eating out at a restaurant, with a big dining room and private dining if you want, and there's weekly housekeeping and flat linen service, plus on-site laundry facilities if you want to do laundry yourself. The place has safety features like night patrols and controlled access, and there are parking spots and a garage, though details about parking aren't clear.
Residents can use community rooms, a clubhouse, a business center, and a game room, and there's a garden outside along with landscaped grounds for folks who like to walk or just sit outside. The place keeps you busy with scheduled activities, movie nights, clubs, educational events, social gatherings, and church services. There's a beauty and barber salon and onsite therapy services, and the daily newspaper can be delivered to your door. If you want to get out, scheduled courtesy transportation takes you to shops or appointments. The facility is pet-friendly and accessible for folks who use wheelchairs or walkers, and there's Wi-Fi in the apartments and common areas.
For care, you'll find independent living for seniors who don't need much help, but also assisted living services for people who need help with things like dressing, bathing, or managing medicine, and there's a 24-hour call system in each apartment if you need help fast. The place has skilled nursing right on-site for those who need more care, and Magnolia Trails™ memory care is for folks with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, offering special programs and therapies to help reduce confusion and keep residents safe. Home care by trained aides gives extra help or companionship if you prefer to live in your own place on the campus. Sonida Senior Living runs the facility and says they focus on keeping care affordable. Independence Village of Olde Raleigh has won the Best of Senior Living Award, which means other families and residents have had good experiences there.
