Cadence at Wake Forest

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    A cozy bedroom with a neatly organized closet and stylish furniture.
  • Decor

    A cozy sunroom with a wicker rocking chair, a sofa, and a coffee table, decorated with potted plants by the windows.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room corner with an armchair by the fireplace and a bookshelf.
  • Building

    A two-story residential building with a porch and decorative columns.
  • Architecture

    A large residential building with manicured lawns and a circular driveway under a partly cloudy sky.
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Cadence at Wake Forest

Cadence at Wake Forest is an assisted living and memory care community in Wake Forest, NC.

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3218 Heritage Trade Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587

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

4.4 from 78 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Cadence at Wake Forest Costs & Pricing

Cadence at Wake Forest offers a range of accommodation options with a pricing structure that reflects both the quality of care and the luxury amenities provided. For a studio, residents can expect to pay $4,260 per month, which is notably lower than the average cost in Wake County at $4,757 but slightly higher than the state average of $4,020. The semi-private rooms are priced at $6,810, considerably above the county average of $4,391 and state average of $3,584, highlighting its premium offerings and personalized service. For those seeking more privacy, a one-bedroom unit comes to $7,225 per month - again eclipsing both county and state averages of $4,996 and $4,055 respectively. Overall, while Cadence at Wake Forest sits at a higher price point for semi-private and one-bedroom accommodations compared to local and state averages, it suggests an emphasis on exceptional care and living standards that may justify this investment for prospective residents.

Floor plansCadence at Wake ForestWake CountyNorth Carolina
Studio$4,260$4,757$4,020
Semi-Private$6,810$4,391$3,584
1 Bedroom$7,225$4,996$4,055

Overall Review of Cadence at Wake Forest

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Residents note communication issues

Some families say it was hard to get timely updates by phone.

A couple of reviews mention that communication fell short after move-in, including not getting return calls and inconsistent updates. One reviewer also describes difficulty getting clear answers during and after signing paperwork, and concerns about follow-through when a resident needed hospital care. These comments contrast with other reviews that describe responsiveness, but the communication complaints are clear in the records.

common 2 reviews mention this

Dining quality comes up

Several families highlight food they consider genuinely delicious.

At least two reviews point to meal quality, describing the food at family dinners as delicious and noting residents enjoying meals. In one case, a reviewer also ties the dining experience to what the resident likes. While not every review comments on meals, the positive dining mentions are specific rather than general.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Some care experiences feel inconsistent

A few reviews express concerns about staffing and resident care.

Two reviews describe care that they felt did not meet expectations, including claims of being short-staffed and residents not being attended to. One reviewer also says the care did not match what was promised, even while presenting the facility as looking good on the outside. These comments focus on day-to-day care delivery rather than the tour or the facility’s appearance.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Price feels high for families

Some families say the monthly cost was difficult to justify.

Two reviews call out expense directly, with one describing it as almost $7,000 a month. Another reviewer describes it as extremely expensive and a difficult deal overall. Pricing is also echoed by the listing’s price range across unit types, which provides context for why cost could come up in resident and family feedback.

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Cleanliness is frequently mentioned

Multiple reviews describe the building as clean and well kept.

Two reviews emphasize cleanliness, including comments that the facility was spotless and that common areas were well maintained. One reviewer also describes room cleaning occurring regularly. These points align with residents or families spending time there and noticing upkeep beyond just the appearance from outside.

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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
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Raleigh-Durham International (16 miles away) Raleigh-Durham International (16 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
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Wake Forest, North Carolina offers a convenient and well-equipped location for senior living. With multiple physicians, pharmacies, and hospitals within close proximity, residents have easy access to medical care. The presence of various places of worship nearby caters to spiritual needs. Additionally, there are cafes and restaurants for dining options, as well as parks for outdoor recreation. For entertainment, there is a theater not too far away. Overall, this area provides a nice balance of essential services and leisure activities for seniors looking to reside in the Wake Forest area.

Physicians

  • Family First Primary Care (0.2 miles)
  • Duke Primary Care Heritage Pediatrics (0.3 miles)
  • Burton Family Medicine (0.6 miles)
  • Wake Skin Cancer Cente (0.7 miles)
  • Wake Specialty Physicians Women's Center (1.4 miles)
  • Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina Pa (1.4 miles)
  • Capital Family Medicine: Richard J Forsyth (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (9.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (9.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church (1.7 miles)
  • Gethsemane Lutheran Church (8 miles)
  • Beacon Baptist Church (10.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.7 miles)
  • Back Alley Coffee Roasters (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (13.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2.2 miles)
  • Char Grill (3.7 miles)
  • Nantucket Grill (5 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (5.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (5.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (6.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (6.6 miles)

Parks

  • E. Carroll Joyner Park (3 miles)
  • Horseshoe Farm Park (4.7 miles)
  • Durant Nature Park (5.5 miles)
  • Buffaloe Road Athletic Park (7.9 miles)
  • Marsh Creek Park (9.4 miles)
  • Eastgate Park (9.8 miles)
  • Williams Park (10 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Duke Raleigh Hospital (10.2 miles)
  • WakeMed Heart Center (12.2 miles)
  • WakeMed Health & Hospitals (12.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Raleigh NC (12.4 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh (12.9 miles)

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