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Cadence North Raleigh

Cadence North Raleigh is an assisted living community in Raleigh, NC.

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5219 Old Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 68 reviews
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Overall Review of Cadence North Raleigh

common 45 reviews mention this

Staff care feels personal

Residents and families consistently describe staff who are kind, responsive, and attentive.

Across many reviews, families repeatedly describe the staff as warm and supportive, with people who take time to understand needs and follow through. Several reviewers mention caregivers helping with day-to-day support, including bathing, dressing, transfers, and meal support. Communication also comes up often, with families saying the team stays in touch and treats residents with respect, including in memory care settings.

common 12 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept facility

Multiple residents and families highlight a clean, well-maintained environment.

Reviews frequently point to cleanliness and upkeep, with comments about rooms and common spaces being kept in good condition. Several people also describe the facility as comfortable and peaceful, not feeling like a nursing home. A few reviewers mention updated spaces or bathrooms as part of why the environment feels easy to live in.

common 14 reviews mention this

Food is a frequent highlight

Dining is often praised for being enjoyable and varied.

Many reviews say the food is a standout, with residents enjoying meals and families noticing improvements in appetite. Several people mention variety and specific meal experiences, while others describe the dining room as restaurant-like. Diet-related options are supported in the community’s offering, including room service and special dietary restrictions.

common 18 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Families repeatedly say activities are scheduled and engaging.

Reviews describe a busy activity calendar, with residents staying active through games, crafts, exercise, live performances, and day trips. Multiple reviewers mention consistent routines that help residents feel stimulated and comfortable, including in memory care. The community also offers community-sponsored activities and provides transportation for planned outings and errands.

common 9 reviews mention this

Memory care support and routine

Memory care families describe structured support and attentive care.

In reviews mentioning the memory care unit, families describe staff taking time to understand needs and maintain a consistent day-to-day routine. Some reviewers specifically note daily engagement and activities that help residents stay involved. Others mention caregivers supporting respect and comfort for mental well-being, not just physical assistance.

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Features

Housing

  • 96 resident community capacity 96 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Raleigh-Durham International (10 miles away) Raleigh-Durham International (10 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in North Raleigh, this area offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With multiple dining options such as Goodberry's Frozen Custard, Panda Express, and Salt & Lime Cabo Grill nearby, residents will have plenty of choices for delicious meals. Pharmacies like Walmart Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy are easily accessible for medication needs. Transportation services from Enterprise Rent-A-Car are available for those who prefer not to drive. Additionally, the area provides a variety of parks for outdoor recreation, including Eastgate Park and Durant Nature Park. For healthcare needs, Duke Raleigh Hospital and WakeMed Heart Center are within close proximity. Places of worship like Gethsemane Lutheran Church offer spiritual support, while theaters like Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh provide entertainment options. This neighborhood is a vibrant and convenient choice for seniors looking to enjoy a well-rounded lifestyle in Raleigh.

Restaurants

  • Goodberry's Frozen Custard (0.7 miles)
  • Panda Express (1 miles)
  • Salt & Lime Cabo Grill (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Metro Diner (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.3 miles)

Parks

  • Eastgate Park (1.4 miles)
  • Marsh Creek Park (2.9 miles)
  • Durant Nature Park (3 miles)
  • Buffaloe Road Athletic Park (3.6 miles)
  • Williams Park (3.6 miles)
  • Horseshoe Farm Park (4.5 miles)
  • Brookhaven Nature Park (4.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Family Medical Associates of Raleigh (1.7 miles)
  • Midtown Dermatology (1.9 miles)
  • Wake Radiology Diagnostic Imaging (2.2 miles)
  • Alliance Medical Ministry (4.9 miles)
  • ENT & Audiology Associates (5.8 miles)
  • Wake Internal Medicine Consultants (6 miles)
  • Rex Wound Care Center (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Duke Raleigh Hospital (1.8 miles)
  • WakeMed Heart Center (4.8 miles)
  • WakeMed Health & Hospitals (4.8 miles)
  • UNC Specialty Women's Center at Rex (6.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Gethsemane Lutheran Church (2.3 miles)
  • Beacon Baptist Church (3.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh (5.1 miles)
  • Cinemark Raleigh NC (6.4 miles)

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