The Woods at Holly Tree Gracious Retirement Living sits in a quiet suburb of Wilmington, North Carolina, and offers a range of care options for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, home care for non-medical needs, adult day services, skilled nursing, and hospice care, so older adults with different needs can often find the right support under one roof. The community has over 50 floor plans with studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, and each place includes safety features like monitored pendants with two-way communication, roomy bathrooms, and handy kitchenettes, and there are also guest suites so family can stay overnight. Residents get three homemade meals a day, made by an executive chef and a full culinary team, plus snacks and drinks any time, and the dining is restaurant-style so everyone eats together. The staff provide housekeeping every week, help with errands, and handle building maintenance, and there's a community concierge who can help with transportation and scheduling.
There are a lot of ways to stay busy, with a packed calendar full of games, art projects, exercise, social outings, visits to spots like Airlie Gardens and Wilmington Riverwalk, and even a special travel program that lets folks stay for free at over 70 other Hawthorn senior communities in the U.S. Outdoor spaces, lounges, a fitness center, art rooms, and courtyards give places for neighbors to talk or sit with family. For those who need more support, trained aides from outside agencies can help with things like medication reminders, bathing, and dressing.
The community offers memory care for people with dementia, with extra security to keep everyone safe and to help lower confusion, plus specialized programs and staff who know how to support memory loss. The safety systems include the Lively Mobile2 alert device from Best Buy Health that residents wear, so someone can respond quickly in an emergency. All the essentials are wrapped up in one monthly cost-meals, utilities, cable, cleaning, planned activities, and most of the services-so the bills are simple, and the rent is month-to-month. People say the staff are caring and kind, which fits with the community's goal of making life friendly and joyful, and families often mention the vibrant social life. Reviews average 4.2 out of 5 from 30 people, which means there are many happy residents but, like any community, it may not be the perfect fit for everyone.
The Woods at Holly Tree Gracious Retirement Living welcomes tours for people who want to see what daily life is like or try a meal. With a variety of care options, activities, and apartment choices, many older adults in the Wilmington area find it a good place to live as their needs change over the years.
