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Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living in Cary, NC

Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in Cary, NC.

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  • Interior

    A spacious and bright dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant chandeliers.

  • Outdoors

    A residential building with a driveway and well-maintained landscaping under a cloudy sky.

  • Decor

    A spacious and elegantly decorated lobby with seating areas and a chandelier.

  • Living Room

    A modern living room featuring blue furniture and a cozy fireplace, highlighted by natural light from a skylight.

  • Building

    A scenic view of a modern building entrance with well-maintained landscaping and a flagpole.

  • Windows

    A well-decorated dining room featuring a large table with multiple chairs, a modern chandelier, and artwork on the walls.

  • Coffee Station

    A cozy hotel breakfast area featuring a coffee station with beverage dispensers and assorted fruits on a granite countertop.

10820 Penny Road, Cary, NC 27518

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4.5 from 148 reviews
5 stars
100
4 stars
34
3 stars
8
2 stars
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1 stars
4

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Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living Costs & Pricing

Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living offers competitive pricing for its accommodation options compared to the broader market in Wake County and throughout North Carolina. For example, a studio unit at Jordan Oaks is priced at $2,895 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $4,757 and the state average of $4,020. Similarly, their one-bedroom units are available for $3,165 - again more affordable than both Wake County's average of $4,996 and North Carolina's $4,055. Even in the two-bedroom category, which costs $3,995 at Jordan Oaks, residents find it more economical than the local average of $4,780 and the state average of $4,245. These pricing advantages highlight Jordan Oaks as an appealing choice for seniors seeking quality retirement living that balances comfort with cost-effectiveness.

Floor plansJordan Oaks Gracious Retirement LivingWake CountyNorth Carolina
Studio$2,895$4,757$4,020
1 Bedroom$3,165$4,996$4,055
2 Bedrooms$3,995$4,780$4,245

Overall Review of Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living

common 34 reviews mention this

Staff is consistently welcoming

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as friendly, attentive, and responsive.

A common thread in the reviews is how often residents and visitors feel welcomed and supported by the team. Multiple reviewers mention that staff are knowledgeable about residents’ needs, quick to respond when something comes up, and willing to help with day-to-day needs and appointments. Several families also describe clear communication and an easy move-in or transition experience.

differentiator 28 reviews mention this

On-site dining is a highlight

Dining is repeatedly praised, and the community offers restaurant-style service residents talk about.

Many reviews focus on the food quality and the convenience of having meals prepared on-site. Residents and family members frequently describe meals as good or high quality, and several specifically mention enjoying dining with others. The community’s dining offering also includes restaurant-style dining, room service, guest meals, and meal options for dietary needs like low/no-sodium and diabetes and vegetarian preferences.

  • A spacious and bright dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant chandeliers.
  • A well-decorated dining room featuring a large table with multiple chairs, a modern chandelier, and artwork on the walls.
common 20 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe daily activities and frequent outings that help them stay active.

Reviews commonly mention that there are many scheduled activities to choose from, including physical activities and organized group experiences. Several reviewers highlight social benefits like making friends, joining resident groups, and having enough opportunities to interact. The activity calendar is also reinforced by the on-site offerings described by the community, including scheduled daily activities plus community-sponsored events and off-site outings.

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On-site therapy and medical help

Residents describe having on-site support for therapy and medication needs when circumstances change.

Several reviews mention access to on-site physical and occupational therapy through a practice on the property, and they describe it as a major reason they chose or remained. A number of reviewers also reference extra assistance when needed, including help around daily tasks such as dressing and medication management. The community also offers a 24-hour call system and meal preparation and service, along with mental wellness programming.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Dining service and options frustrate some

Some reviewers say dining can be slow or inflexible for certain dietary needs.

While many families praise the food, a smaller set of reviews describes problems like long waits to get served in the dining room. Others mention difficulty finding suitable options for lactose intolerance and limited dairy-free flexibility. There are also concerns about whether room delivery is convenient or affordable depending on the situation, which can affect how easy it is to eat comfortably.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Independent living is more “no-stove”

Apartment setups can feel limited, with some units not supporting cooking at home.

A couple of reviews mention that the apartments are sized well for independent living but can lack expected kitchen features. One reviewer noted the absence of an oven, and another discussed restrictions around what is available in the unit kitchen setup. The community’s housing listing also reflects apartment living with studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, along with kitchenette features like a small refrigerator and sink.

common 3 reviews mention this

Price looks below local benchmarks

Reviews and pricing positioning point to affordability compared with typical benchmarks.

Some reviewers explicitly mention affordability or value for the services included. Pricing is also presented as relatively low against county and state benchmarks across studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. That combination helps explain why multiple families felt the community offered a reasonable cost for the level of support described.

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Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

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
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Garden view Garden view
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • 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
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Raleigh-Durham International (11 miles away) Raleigh-Durham International (11 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Kosher Kosher
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • 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
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • 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
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting Rabbi Visiting Rabbi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.9 miles)
  • City Barbeque And Catering (3.1 miles)
  • A'Verde Cocina + Tequila Bar (3.9 miles)
  • Carolina Ale House (4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.8 miles)
  • Woody’s Sports Tavern & Grill (5.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • WakeMed Cary Hospital (1.8 miles)
  • UNC Specialty Women's Center at Rex (8.5 miles)
  • Wakemed Garner Healthplex (11.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Western Wake Pediatrics, PA (2.6 miles)
  • Family Dermatology (2.9 miles)
  • Internal Medicine and Pediatric Associates PA (4.7 miles)
  • Cary Skin Center (6.6 miles)
  • Raleigh Neurology (6.8 miles)
  • MyEyeDr (7.8 miles)
  • Wake Endoscopy Center (8.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (11 miles)
  • Panera Bread (11.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ the King Lutheran Church (4.3 miles)
  • Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (7.1 miles)
  • Amplify Church (10.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Holly Springs 9 (4.4 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh (11.5 miles)
  • Cinemark Raleigh NC (11.6 miles)

Parks

  • Fred G. Bond Metro Park (4.8 miles)
  • Harmony Community Pool and Playground (6.1 miles)
  • Carolina Pines Dog Park (7.5 miles)
  • Method Road Park & Community Center (7.7 miles)
  • Dorothea Dix Park (8.7 miles)
  • Biltmore Hills Park (9.7 miles)
  • Chavis Park (10 miles)

Transportation

  • CCO Concourse (10.3 miles)
  • Hertz Rent A Car (10.5 miles)
  • National Car Rental (10.6 miles)
  • American Airlines (11 miles)
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) (11.1 miles)
  • RDU - Terminal 2 (11.1 miles)

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