The Retreat At Cary
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The Retreat At Cary is an assisted living community in Cary, NC.
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309 Tweed Circle, Cary, NC 27511
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents can expect around-the-clock support as described in reviews and offered by the community.
A couple of reviewers specifically mention continuous care, including being cared for overnight and receiving around-the-clock support. The community also lists 24-hour supervision and assistance with daily living tasks, which aligns with those firsthand accounts.
Families describe dementia care as attentive and tailored to changing needs.
Several families mention dementia—either worsening symptoms or the decision to move because more help was needed—and describe the care as responsive to what their loved one was going through. In particular, reviewers describe safety and support that stayed focused on day-to-day well-being, and they also note keeping residents engaged as needs changed.
Meals are described as homemade-style and residents are kept well fed.
More than one reviewer points to food as a positive—mentioning homemade food and also describing residents as well fed. This matches what the community offers, including meals provided and special dietary support.
Some families report medication decisions that negatively affected comfort and breathing.
Two negative reviews describe dissatisfaction with how psychiatric or medication needs were handled, including reports that their loved one became overly sedated after medication changes. Both also describe serious downstream consequences that led to hospital evaluation and discontinuation of medications in that setting.
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6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Activities on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Raleigh-Durham International (10 miles away)
24-hour supervision Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Meals provided Special dietary restrictions Activities on-site Community-sponsored activities Devotional activities offsite Scheduled daily activitiesThis area of Cary, North Carolina offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With multiple hospitals and healthcare providers nearby, residents can easily access medical care when needed. There are also numerous restaurants and cafes for dining out or grabbing a quick bite to eat. For recreational activities, there are several parks and a community pool within a short driving distance. Additionally, transportation options such as car rentals and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport provide convenient travel opportunities. Overall, this area provides accessibility to essential services and leisure activities that could be appealing to seniors looking for a well-rounded living environment.
The Retreat At Cary is located at 309 Tweed Circle, Cary, NC 27511 in Wake County, North Carolina
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