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The Cardinal At North Hills in Raleigh, NC

The Cardinal At North Hills is a nursing home community in Raleigh, NC.

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311 Garden At North Hills Street, Raleigh, NC 27609

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4.5 from 90 reviews
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Overall Review of The Cardinal At North Hills

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness stands out

Residents and families repeatedly describe care teams that are friendly, attentive, and responsive.

Across many reviews, residents and families focus on how often staff feel present and helpful, including during questions, daily routines, and stressful moments. Multiple reviewers say the staff quickly learned important details and offered consistent support, including help with personal needs and medication timing. Even in more critical feedback, the common thread is that staffing and care attention directly affects how safe and well-cared-for people feel.

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Food and dining are a mix

Dining is a frequent highlight, but some residents flag delays or menu fit.

Many reviews praise meal quality and the overall dining experience, including that meals are delivered and that food is enjoyable for residents and visitors. At least one reviewer also mentions management responding to earlier concerns about day-to-day menu options, with improvements noted over time. Others describe dissatisfaction with kitchen service and menu healthfulness, including long wait times from ordering to delivery, showing dining isn’t uniformly experienced.

differentiator 10 reviews mention this

Care levels meet changing needs

Several reviewers describe care support that helps residents transition as needs change.

Reviews frequently connect the community’s care options to comfort and continuity, including support for assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care when needed. Multiple families describe their loved ones getting the assistance they needed—such as help with bathing, dressing, transfers, and daily routines—while staying supported throughout the day. A small number of critical reviews express concerns about staffing and qualification in memory care, so experiences can vary by care situation.

common 3 reviews mention this

Location and nearby conveniences

Residents appreciate being in an area with easy access to shops, dining, and services.

Some reviews specifically mention convenience around the North Hills area, including easy access to places to eat and everyday services, as well as convenient visiting. Nearby options listed include multiple restaurants and pharmacies within roughly a few miles. Reviewers also connect this access to being able to get out without added complexity during visits.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Cost concerns include parking fees

Cost and parking issues come up, alongside notes that the value can feel high.

Some reviewers frame pricing as worthwhile for what they receive, including describing it as a pleasant experience for the money. Other feedback raises concerns about overall cost and points to extra expense related to parking, including a cited towing experience. One review also describes dissatisfaction with building upkeep and conditions, which can compound frustration when residents feel costs are high.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 15 resident community capacity 15 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Raleigh-Durham International (9 miles away) Raleigh-Durham International (9 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Wake Radiology Diagnostic Imaging (0.4 miles)
  • Family Medical Associates of Raleigh (1.4 miles)
  • Midtown Dermatology (1.7 miles)
  • ENT & Audiology Associates (3.8 miles)
  • Wake Internal Medicine Consultants (4 miles)
  • Rex Wound Care Center (4 miles)
  • Rex Surgical Specialists (4.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Vivace (0.6 miles)
  • Panda Express (1.3 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (1.7 miles)
  • Salt & Lime Cabo Grill (2.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • Waffle House (2.4 miles)
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • Eastgate Park (0.7 miles)
  • Williams Park (3 miles)
  • Brookhaven Nature Park (3.1 miles)
  • Marsh Creek Park (3.8 miles)
  • Dorothea Dix Park (4.5 miles)
  • Method Road Park & Community Center (4.5 miles)
  • Chavis Park (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Duke Raleigh Hospital (1.1 miles)
  • UNC Specialty Women's Center at Rex (4.1 miles)
  • WakeMed Heart Center (4.4 miles)
  • WakeMed Health & Hospitals (4.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Gethsemane Lutheran Church (3 miles)
  • Beacon Baptist Church (3.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (3.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh (4.3 miles)
  • Cinemark Raleigh NC (5.2 miles)

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