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The Woods At Holly Tree Gracious Retirement Living in Wilmington, NC

The Woods At Holly Tree Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in Wilmington, NC.

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The Woods At Holly Tree Gracious Retirement Living in Wilmington, NC

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  • Interior

    A cozy reading area with a wooden bookshelf filled with books, accompanied by a round table and chairs on a carpeted floor.

  • Outdoors

    A serene residential apartment complex by a tranquil lake surrounded by lush greenery.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with comfortable furniture, a large television, and decorative plants.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable chairs, a table with a checkerboard, and decorative artwork on the walls.

  • Windows

    A traditional dining room with a wooden table set for a meal, featuring a chandelier and natural light from the windows.

  • Dining

    An elegant and spacious dining room featuring chandeliers and neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy dining area featuring a fireplace, surrounded by elegant chairs and tables with decorative plants.

  • Lobby

    A spacious lobby with elegant furniture, a large chandelier, and decorative plants.

4610 Holly Tree Road, Wilmington, NC 28409

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4.2 from 48 reviews
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Overall Review of The Woods At Holly Tree Gracious Retirement Living

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff support is a recurring plus

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

Many reviews focus on staff being quick to help, easy to talk to, and attentive to residents and families. Several people call out managers and specific team members for making transitions or urgent situations feel handled. Even when reviews are not about daily care, families still mention staff support as a key part of the experience. A separate set of reviews includes complaints about specific kitchen or management problems, but most feedback in this category is positive.

common 13 reviews mention this

Meals and dining draw praise

Food quality and the dining experience are repeatedly praised by residents and families.

Multiple reviews describe the meals as good, enjoyable, or above average, and mention residents appreciating getting meals served instead of cooking. Several people specifically reference the dining room setup and regular meal service. A few reviews take the opposite view, criticizing food preparation or portions, so quality appears more mixed than the broader dining praise suggests.

  • An elegant and spacious dining room featuring chandeliers and neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • A traditional dining room with a wooden table set for a meal, featuring a chandelier and natural light from the windows.
  • A cozy dining area featuring a fireplace, surrounded by elegant chairs and tables with decorative plants.
common 7 reviews mention this

Activities support social connection

Reviews frequently mention activities that keep residents engaged and social.

Residents and visitors describe a steady calendar of things to do, including group outings, entertainment, and smaller events like music nights. Several reviews also connect those activities to meeting people and making friends. The emphasis on social time shows up again through references to dining-room conversations and resident interaction in common areas.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness concerns include pests

A recurring complaint involves cleanliness problems, including pests, that residents’ families felt weren’t addressed.

While other reviews highlight cleanliness and a well-maintained facility, multiple negative reviews describe pest issues and say corrective help was not sufficient. These complaints appear alongside broader “going downhill” remarks. Because at least one review pairs the same concern theme with strong praise for cleanliness in dining and common areas, the experience may not have been consistent across time or locations.

common 2 reviews mention this

Pet-friendly living gets noted

Pet-friendly policies are mentioned by families choosing this community.

Two reviews specifically call out that residents can bring pets and still participate in daily life. Both reviews connect pet-friendly living with the resident’s comfort and enjoyment, including socializing and routine at the community.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • 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 patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Wilmington International (5 miles away) Wilmington International (5 miles away)

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

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Parks

  • Hugh MacRae Park (1 miles)
  • Brunswick River Park (5.7 miles)
  • Leland Westgate Park (7.4 miles)
  • Annsdale Park (7.9 miles)
  • Oak Island Park (23.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Seashore Discount Drugs (3.2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.8 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (6.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Henry's Restaurant (1.3 miles)
  • Double Happiness Restaurant (1.5 miles)
  • Katy's Grill & Bar (1.5 miles)
  • Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Wilmington Restaurant (1.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • K-38 Baja Grill (1.9 miles)
  • Casey's Buffett Barbecue & Home Cookin (2.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Coastal Neurosurgical Associates (1.4 miles)
  • Wilmington Endocrinology (1.8 miles)
  • Tinsley, Ellis, A, Jr, MD (1.8 miles)
  • New Hanover Medical Group (2.6 miles)
  • Wilmington Eye - Medical Center Drive (2.6 miles)
  • New Hanover Medical Group (3.2 miles)
  • Cape Fear Eye Institute OD PA (3.8 miles)

Theaters

  • The Pointe 14 at Barclay (1.9 miles)
  • Surf Cinemas (19.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Port City Java (3.6 miles)
  • Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods (4.5 miles)
  • Cafe Koa (20.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Wilmington International Airport (ILM) (5.2 miles)
  • American Airlines (5.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church (18.9 miles)
  • Ocean View United Methodist Church (22.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Brunswick Novant Medical Center (19.2 miles)

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