Searstone has been open for six years in Cary. My husband and I have lived there for the entire…read moretime. We are very happy with the facility, amenities and the wonderful staff. The community has estate homes of various sizes and several apartment buildings surrounding a lake. The units are also of varying sizes. A major expansion is in the development stage. The best thing about living here is the resident community. We have a wonderful social life and many friends from all over the country. Their varied past educational and life experiences help make them interesting and involved people. The activities are varied and fun. To anyone considering this type of senior living, I say Don't Wait and Miss All The Fun.

From the owner: SearStone is something new: a true community so full of energy and vitality, people want to shop…read morehere, play here, and yes, retire here. Residents have brought the whole community to life. They're savoring the grilled salmon in formal dining and raising cocktail glasses in The White Horse Bar & Grille. The air is filled with splashing from the pool and delighted applause from The Grand Ballroom. We've created a close-knit community where everything is within walking distance or at most a golf-cart ride away. We've embraced the idea of New Urbanism, a blend of retail shops, public spaces and a wide array of residences for senior living with style. SearStone is open--and an unbelievable opportunity is waiting for you! Services: * Independent Living * In-Home Care * Assisted Living * Memory Support * Skilled Nursing * Physical rehabilitation * Life Care Credentials/Certifications: * Not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization

My husband and I moved to The Forest at Duke 3 and a half years ago, and are glad that we chose…read morethis Continuing Care community. Everyone here has been welcoming and friendly, and there are lots of activities -- classes, trips, a great pool, a hiking group, library, etc. and several places to share meals, to keep us mentally, physically, and socially involved (all planned with pandemic precautions in place). But best of all is the peace of mind we have knowing that whatever happens with our health, there are facilities here that can care for us in the future.

I went here with my parents, who are prospective members of the retirement community. We heard a…read morequick lecture by a pretty prominent US Navy officer who now lectures at UNC Chapel Hill. He worked in the Obama administration and also was probably (nobody knows) fired for insubordination by Obama! He's almost as old as this crowd was. Pretty good and fast lecture. As a young guest, I didn't feel that comfortable asking questions. But most of mine were asked by some other old folks. I'm glad I came to the event! The event space was appropriately large and it was filled.

BUYER BEWARE!!! My mother was a resident of Preston Pointe,…read morean independent senior living facility, for less than one month when she fell and broke her arm. The financial burden and stress which occurred next would completely take my family by surprise. When we moved Mom out of my house to a separate living situation, I wanted to make it her last move and ensure that her needs would be met without needing to move her again. Grant Fessler, the "Lifestyle Counselor", provided me with the impression that she would be able to transition in place if she needed more care. That proved to be a totally false statement. What happened was that we were required to pay an on-site service $22 per hour for 24-hour care if Mom was to remain at Preston Pointe once she completed her rehabilitation elsewhere. The 24-hour care requirement was put in place to ensure her safety and well-being, according to the staff I spoke with. With the cost of her living arrangements, that put her monthly cost at OVER $30,000. My main complaint is that Preston Pointe misled me. If they were really an organization that was focused first on care and less on profitability, they would have been very specific up-front about what it would cost for me to safely emulate their requirements for an assisted-living level of care at Preston Pointe. When my Mother returned from her rehabilitation, they required that my Mother have 24-hour care in order to protect their liability and that is all. I brought to their attention that my Mother did not need 24-hour care one-on-one but that was their requirement. I could not get anyone to budge on this requirement. This care was provided by an external company named Comfort Keepers. Comfort Keepers has a contract to provide the on-site care needed by residents of Preston Pointe. The Comfort Keepers person was limited in training and did not even have a CNA under their requirements. Essentially, I was paying for a glorified baby-sitter. I was livid. I had no recourse but to move my Mother to a dedicated Assisted Living Facility and out of Preston Pointe. I would advise that anyone who is looking into senior living for their elderly parents or other relatives ask some very pointed questions when a facility claims they can provide more than one level of care. Those questions should be centered around what does each level of care entail and what is the typical cost. I was blind-sided by this additional cost by a slick sales person who tried to convince me everything was do-able and that everything would be OK. He even told me that the 60-day move out notice would be waived if my Mother had to move for medical reasons or passed away. Again, the reality was that that did not happen. I also did not even get credit for the meals that my Mother did not eat while she was in rehabilitation for three weeks! Buyer beware! I would advise everyone not rush into these very emotional decisions about your loved ones. Use the experience of others to try avoiding complications for your future. Think about their entire lifespan left and the fact that you might need to move them more than once. I also advise anyone who thinks they need multiple levels of care available to pick a facility that says up front that they offer Independent Care and Assisted Living. There are very few standards that these businesses are held accountable to and so that means different things at different places.

After exploring many options, we moved Mom into Preston Pointe 8 months ago. She is so happy!…read more She's made friends and is able to enjoy activities and meals in a safe and welcoming environment where I know the staff really cares about her.

My mother in law was a resident for two years until she passed last August. In order to get a…read moreplacement at Windsor, one has to pay over 80k which will slowly go away during the ensuing four years. Since she passed two years into the four year plan, my husband is contractually owed half of the 80k. The contract specifically states that it ends upon death. The contract is poorly written. I could understand them hanging onto the funds if she had decided, on her own volition, to leave the contract. She died and the contract clearly states that it ends upon death. However, Windsor has chosen to hang onto the funds stating they need to lease out her apartment before they can refund my husband. It's now been 13 months with no communication from Windsor Point unless we contact them. We have now been told we can no longer contact Windsor Point to inquire about the 40k they still owe my husband. I would be very wary of investing in Windsor Point if there is any chance your loved one won't live more than four years. They will hold on to any excess monies they owe and make it hell, if not just plain impossible, to get the money back. Buyer beware!!

I feel compelled to write this review…read more My in-laws moved to Windsor Point 9 years ago. At first the independent living apartment seemed very nice and spacious. During this time there were lots of items that went missing. It could be just lost somewhere in their apartment, but when they were moved to the assisted living area, more things went missing. As my in-laws aged and needed more assistance, they were moved to nursing. Nursing rooms are dismal, at best. Even when we purchased new clothes and labeled them, most of their clothes disappeared and when we would visit, my in-laws were dressed in unfamiliar clothes that didn't fit. Items missing (mom's wedding ring and nice clothing) was one problem, but when bills would be sent directly to them, the staff would just put them in one of the dresser drawers. Since we lived out-of-state, we would get these bills until months later. That was a big problem. How hard can it be to notify the family that there are bills pilling up? The last problem is after both parents died, there was never a follow-up call to us. We called after a few days to inquire about personal belongings only to be told that we are being charged every day that the personal belongings were not removed! Over a month has passed since the death of my mother-in-law and not one person has called to see how the family is doing. I know that there are some very nice and hard-working Windsor Point staffers, but I would never recommend this place. After 9 years you would think that someone would have cared enough to reach out to the family.

Not all retirement communities are created equal, and we, at Allcare Home Health, are so excited to…read morehave this partnership with Atria Southpoint Walk in Durham. Atria Southpoint Walk offers a truly inspiring, age-friendly environment, suitable for all situations. From an active retirement lifestyle in Independent Living to private, discreet support in Assisted Living, Atria covers all bases. The amenities, activities, warmth and friendliness of the staff makes Atria Southpoint Walk an awesome place to call home, and we are so proud to have been chosen to provide on-site personal care and assistance for residents who request it. I highly recommend Atria Southpoint Walk in Durham! Dianne Ferguson, Client Care Manager Allcare Home Health

From the owner: Come experience award-winning independent senior living and assisted living at Atria Southpoint…read moreWalk in Durham, North Carolina. Residents delight in our daily chef-prepared meals and all-inclusive amenities. Spacious senior apartments include options for a patio or sun room, private parking garage, storage room and walk-in closet. Our Engage Life® events provide daily opportunities to thrive physically, cognitively and socially. Work out in our fitness center. Unwind in our movie theater, game room or salon and spa. Stroll Woodlake Trail. Explore exciting downtown Durham. Tour the Nasher Museum of Art or the Sarah P. Duke Botanical Gardens. Dine at Los Tres Mexican Grill and Bar, Thai 55 or Ted's Montana Grill. Schedule your tour today.

Corporate cost cutting is brutal, broken infrastructure in this newish building can take weeks to…read morefix because of "supply train issues". Staff are generally friendly and helpful. Can never keep a chef so food is subpar and occasionally almost inedible. All these problems seem to come from corporate greed in Canada not local management at the moment. Too bad, because this facility fills an exploding demographic need and is better than most options around unless you are wallowing in $$.

I live 2 miles from Azalea Estates in Chapel Hill. We have enjoyed watching the building go up!…read moreIt's so beautiful even though it is still a work in progress. People who work there, like Kylie, are a pleasure to meet and talk with if you need ANY information. Check this place out!

Your loved one will not get proper care at this place. They talk a good game but don't follow…read morethrough. The patients are given medication to keep them docile so the workers don't have to do anything. Most of the time we saw them sitting on their phones and we had to ask for help.

This place is horrible! I wouldn't recommend to anyone. All of the staff smoke marijuana and drink…read morealco while on the clock. The good employees get treated badly while the RCC and BOM have their favorites. I've witness residents get hit and pushed around with my own two eyes. They have mice frog snakes and roaches.... Very poor communication skills. Don't believe anything they say! It's all a front to get that Money!!! Go where your love ones will get the guarantee tender livin care that they deserve!