The Cypress Of Raleigh

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  • Interior

    A well-lit living room featuring elegant furniture and large windows.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room featuring classic furniture and elegant decor.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room setting featuring elegant furniture, a warm fireplace, and beautiful artwork.

  • Trees

    Scenic view of apartment buildings surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil pond.

  • Dining

    A lively dining area with patrons enjoying their meals and staff attending to them.

  • Landscaping

    A beautiful house with a brick exterior, surrounded by a lush garden featuring a central fountain and well-maintained hedges.

  • Lighting

    A cozy dining area featuring wooden tables and chairs with a green carpet and soft lighting.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy lounge area featuring comfortable seating, a fireplace, and inviting decor.

  • Outdoor

    A well-maintained lawn with neatly trimmed grass and trees, creating a pleasant outdoor space.

  • Nature

    A serene autumn day showcasing vibrant red and orange trees lining the street under a clear blue sky.

  • Grass

    A well-maintained lawn in front of an apartment building.

  • Lights

    Night view of the Raleigh skyline with illuminated buildings and vibrant city lights.

The Cypress Of Raleigh

The Cypress Of Raleigh is an assisted living and memory care community in Raleigh, NC.

Information last verified:

8801 Cypress Lakes Drive, Raleigh, NC 27615

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

4.7 from 55 reviews
5 stars
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Overall Review of The Cypress Of Raleigh

common 16 reviews mention this

Staff feels consistently caring

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as caring and responsive.

Across many reviews, people describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, including moments like being greeted right away during visits. Several residents also call out the staff’s overall helpfulness as a key part of why they chose or stayed. A few reviews raise concerns about how employees are treated, but the majority of comments focus on positive day-to-day interactions.

common 12 reviews mention this

Dining is repeatedly praised

Dining stands out in reviews, with repeated mentions of high-quality meals.

Many reviewers point to delicious food and a dining experience they consider better than a typical senior facility. Residents specifically mention clubhouse dining and talk about having meals with friends in a dining room setting. Some reviews also note dietary focus such as low-salt meals, which aligns with special dietary support described by the community.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe a steady flow of activities to fit different schedules.

Reviewers describe frequent opportunities to stay busy, from daily programming to outings and live entertainment. Several people mention that residents can choose how much activity they want rather than feeling locked into one pace. One review also describes an activities-focused director running busy days, including games and other group options.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Health center and care support

Residents and families highlight the on-site health care as a major reassurance.

Multiple reviews mention the on-site health care facility as excellent or trusted, including experiences using it or hearing positive reports. Care is also discussed in broader terms, with one review emphasizing tremendous care across the community. While a small number of reviews raise serious concerns about safety and treatment, the more common theme is that health-related needs can be handled within the community.

common 10 reviews mention this

Grounds are a frequent highlight

Beautiful landscaping and strong maintenance are recurring positives.

A lot of reviewers describe the setting as landscaped and well kept, with gardens, water features, and attractive outdoor spaces. People also mention that the buildings and interiors feel clean and maintained. Some reviews add that the community has a secure feel and gated access, reinforcing that overall atmosphere residents notice.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Pricing feels high for some families

Several reviews caution that the community is expensive.

A few reviews directly call out pricing as over priced or costly, including one review that compares affordability to the decision to move elsewhere. Another review says the facility “cost more,” and a separate comment frames the choice as something only possible if you can afford it. These concerns stand alongside many positive reviews about food, activities, and care, but cost is a consistent point of friction.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 52 resident community capacity 52 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Raleigh-Durham International (7 miles away) Raleigh-Durham International (7 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Sassool (0.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.5 miles)
  • Brigs Great Beginnings (1.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.7 miles)
  • Metro Diner (3 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)

Parks

  • Williams Park (2.2 miles)
  • Brookhaven Nature Park (3.6 miles)
  • Durant Nature Park (4.3 miles)
  • Eastgate Park (4.7 miles)
  • Horseshoe Farm Park (7.1 miles)
  • Marsh Creek Park (7.4 miles)
  • Method Road Park & Community Center (7.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Gethsemane Lutheran Church (2.3 miles)
  • Beacon Baptist Church (8 miles)

Physicians

  • Midtown Dermatology (3.1 miles)
  • Wake Radiology Diagnostic Imaging (5.2 miles)
  • Family Medical Associates of Raleigh (5.7 miles)
  • ENT & Audiology Associates (6 miles)
  • Wake Internal Medicine Consultants (6.1 miles)
  • Rex Wound Care Center (6.2 miles)
  • Raleigh Orthopaedic (6.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (5.3 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Raleigh NC (3.8 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh (9 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (5.3 miles)
  • RDU - Terminal 2 (7.7 miles)
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (7.7 miles)
  • American Airlines (7.8 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (8.1 miles)
  • National Car Rental (8.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Duke Raleigh Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • UNC Specialty Women's Center at Rex (6.5 miles)
  • WakeMed Heart Center (9 miles)

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