Serene Haven Apartments sits at 144 Steward St in Spindale, NC, and serves people aged 55 and up with a focus on easy living and a sense of community, housed in a former church building where folks can pick from studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments, bearing names like The Haven Suite, The Whitney, The Oakwood, and The Crescent, all with large bathrooms featuring ceramic-tile showers and built-in vanities, as well as new stainless-steel appliances and wall-mounted air conditioning, shared forced-air heat, and a refrigerator and freezer in every unit. The community covers all utilities, Wi-Fi, meals, housekeeping, storage, and more in an all-inclusive monthly rate, and offers flexible 12 to 36 month lease terms with a security deposit ranging from $500 to one month's rent, and has a promotional entrance fee discount at times, plus a choice of unfurnished units or optional furniture packages if needed.
Residents find things like an elevator, handicap accessibility, valet trash service, laundry suite, private indoor mailboxes and storage, reserved parking, and pet-friendly rules-up to two pets allowed with breed and weight restrictions, a private dog park, and a bark park-helpful day to day, with a big outdoor patio, balcony, vegetable gardening area, and outdoor dining space giving people more room to gather or relax. Inside, there's a fitness room with weekly classes, a multipurpose and activities room, a computer and media room, and a coffee bar that's always open, along with an elegant dining room where daily deli-style lunches are served, and residents get nutritious meals made with good ingredients, something the community has received awards for, along with awards for friendliness and activities.
Security and maintenance teams stay on-site around the clock, and the community offers independent living services for those who want a social and convenient lifestyle, assisted living for seniors who need help with daily activities like bathing or medication, plus memory care for those with dementia, and home care services for companionship and non-medical support at home, along with medication management for those who need it. There's a schedule of daily activities and outings, an active resident association, courtesy transportation, lawn care, and even options to take tours in-person or online to see how life feels at Serene Haven. Move-in for Phase 1 units is scheduled by August 15th, and Phase 2 will add new one- and two-bedroom options by summer 2025. The locally owned and operated community keeps things comfortable and simple, aiming to make folks feel at home, surrounded by neighbors, and supported with amenities and care that help nurture their well-being as they get older.