Springmoor is located at 1500 Sawmill Road, Raleigh, NC 27615 in Wake County, North Carolina

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1500 Sawmill Road, Raleigh, NC 27615

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

4.3 from 115 reviews

5 stars

72

4 stars

25

3 stars

9

2 stars

3

1 stars

6

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Overall Review of Springmoor

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Continuing care across levels

Residents and families emphasize the community’s continuing care model with multiple care levels.

Multiple reviewers describe Springmoor as a life-care or continuing-care setup that offers several levels of care rather than a single option. A few specifically mention moving between independent living and a health center when needs change, and that the broader model is part of why families consider staying within the same community. At the same time, a subset of reviews focuses their concerns on the Stewart Health Center, so the experience can vary by level of care.

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Staff responsiveness and kindness

Across many reviews, the staff is described as caring, polite, and responsive to requests.

Many reviewers say staff treat residents well and are pleasant when families visit, often mentioning quick responses when they need help. Several comments also call out staff members by role, including nurses and caregivers, and describe the environment as supportive. A few negative reviews contrast that with problems in the Stewart Health Center, including complaints about communication and how staff treated patients or visitors.

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Dining quality is mixed

Dining gets both praise and criticism, including mentions of variety and saltiness.

Some residents and families describe the food as good or more than adequate, and a few note options like dining-room meals and food brought to the room. Others say meals are bland or not healthy enough, and at least a couple of reviews describe specific concerns such as food being over-salted, overcooked, or not handled well across the two dining areas. Even so, dining appears often enough in reviews that the experience may depend on where and how meals are served.

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Activities and social life matter

Residents describe a steady stream of activities and opportunities to socialize.

Reviewers frequently mention community-sponsored activities, social events, and resident engagement. Several describe spaces and programs like outings, exercise and swimming, and regular activities that help residents stay connected. A few other reviews tie activities to the overall feel of life in the community, contrasting the social environment with frustrations focused on care experiences in the health center.

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Cost, waitlist, and added stress

Cost and the admission waitlist create practical challenges for families.

More than one reviewer points to pricing as a major factor, including comments about being costly and needing money to get on the waitlist. A few also describe move-in timing or the process around moving into the health center as stressful, especially when care levels change quickly. While some families describe the value they get, these reviews suggest cost and timing weigh heavily in the decision.

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Features

Housing

22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Independent Living
Memory Care

Amenities

Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Fully furnished
Garden
Guasts at mealtime
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Security gate
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Raleigh-Durham International (6 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Low / no sodium
Low fat
Special dietary restrictions
Vegetarian

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Fitness programs
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

English

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

Brigs Great Beginnings (1.1 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.7 miles)
Sassool (1.8 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (3 miles)
P.F. Chang's China Bistro (3 miles)
Metro Diner (3.2 miles)
McDonald's (3.3 miles)

Parks

Williams Park (1.1 miles)
Brookhaven Nature Park (2.2 miles)
Eastgate Park (4.3 miles)
Durant Nature Park (5.2 miles)
Method Road Park & Community Center (6.4 miles)
Marsh Creek Park (7.4 miles)
Dorothea Dix Park (7.7 miles)

Theaters

Cinemark Raleigh NC (2.4 miles)
Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh (8.3 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (2.4 miles)
Starbucks (4.4 miles)
Panera Bread (5.3 miles)
Starbucks (6.5 miles)
Starbucks (8.8 miles)
Starbucks (8.9 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
Walgreens (2.5 miles)
Walgreens (3.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Walgreens (3.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

Gethsemane Lutheran Church (2.7 miles)
Beacon Baptist Church (7.7 miles)

Physicians

Midtown Dermatology (2.7 miles)
Wake Radiology Diagnostic Imaging (4.5 miles)
ENT & Audiology Associates (4.5 miles)
Wake Internal Medicine Consultants (4.6 miles)
Rex Wound Care Center (4.7 miles)
Raleigh Orthopaedic (4.7 miles)
Rex Surgical Specialists (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

UNC Specialty Women's Center at Rex (5 miles)
Duke Raleigh Hospital (5 miles)
WakeMed Heart Center (8.4 miles)
WakeMed Health & Hospitals (8.5 miles)

Transportation

Enterprise Rent-A-Car (5.6 miles)
RDU - Terminal 2 (6.5 miles)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (6.5 miles)
American Airlines (6.7 miles)
Hertz Rent A Car (6.9 miles)
National Car Rental (7 miles)
CCO Concourse (8.2 miles)

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