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Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living

700 N. Estes Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Independent Living
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(800) 780-8101

To Reach a Resident

(919) 525-2037

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,816
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,806
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,911

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,812
  • Average State Price: $4,436
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living Description

    Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living is a community that offers independent living and is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and is part of the Hawthorn Senior Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and suite room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 12 communities. See more information on reviews.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Community Reviews

    8.7
    Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 33 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 13 communities in Chapel Hill
  • Ranking in State: 245 out of 1042 communities in NC
  • Food and Dining A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A


    Employee Reviews

    6.6
    Hawthorn Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 365 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in North Carolina

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many visitors and residents describe the facility as resort-like, beautiful, and secure, offering a wide range of activities and amenities such as exercise rooms, movie theaters, arts and crafts, and additional personal care services.
    • The staff, including managers and team members like Kylie and Kevin, are frequently praised for their caring nature, responsiveness, and the ability to make residents feel at home.
    • The community is noted for its cleanliness, with external cleaning services reporting a positive working relationship and a respectful environment.
    • Residents and their families appreciate the community's efforts to prevent social isolation and provide a comfortable, independent living situation for older adults.
    • The dining experience is highlighted as a positive aspect, with restaurant-style meals and a variety of food options available.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Some reviews criticize the management and operational aspects of the facility, mentioning issues such as favoritism, lack of organization, and cleanliness in the kitchen.
    • There are concerns about the quality of service due to staffing challenges, with some suggesting that it has become more of a nursing home environment.

    General Feedback:

    • The community is described as quiet and well-decorated, with a friendly staff ready to assist with any questions.
    • It offers a no buy-in, month-to-month rental agreement, which includes three meals a day and features like cooktops in rooms and a communal oven in the bistro area.
    • Residents enjoy a variety of facilities, including a putting green, movie theater, library, and fitness center, in a pet-friendly environment with on-site laundry.


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    Health

    Medication reminders

    Fitness programs


    Services

    Housekeeping

    Linen service


    Activities

    Planned activities and events

    Activities and social events

    Concerts

    Theater

    Writing classes

    Live entertainment


    Community Amenities

    On-site managers

    Weekly housekeeping and linen service

    Transportation to doctor’s appointments and outings

    Chapel

    Guest suite

    Garden


    Room Amenities

    All utilities

    Cable TV service


    Dining

    Three chef-prepared meals daily

    Chef-prepared meals

    Homemade meals

    Tempting desserts

    Nutritional choices

    Snacks and beverages


    Transportation

    Scheduled transportation

    Shopping trips

    Group outings

    Day trips



    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Chapel Hill which is 1.6 miles away and has a population of 59,568 (large town).
    • The average income is $146,130, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 43
      • Average Temperature: 64.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 154 days of rain, 4 days of snow and 205 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 4.08 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.95 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 2.36 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.12 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Whole Foods Market
    1.2 miles away
    Harris Teeter
    1.4 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    1.4 miles away
    Food Lion
    1.5 miles away
    Jose Jr. Mexican Store
    1.8 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Estes Drive at Somerset Drive
    0.1 miles away
    Estes Drive at Phillips Middle School and Park
    0.1 miles away
    Estes Drive at Methodist Church
    0.3 miles away
    Estes Dr at Methodist Church
    0.3 miles away
    Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard at Estes Dr.
    0.4 miles away

    Banks

    BB&T
    1.1 miles away
    First Citizens Bank
    1.1 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.2 miles away
    PNC Bank
    1.2 miles away
    Bank of America
    1.2 miles away

    Hospitals

    UNC Medical Center
    2.0 miles away
    N. C. Cancer Hospital
    2.1 miles away
    Taylor Hall
    2.3 miles away
    Duke Health Center at Southpoint
    6.7 miles away
    UNC Pediatrics & Internal Medicine
    7.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    1.0 miles away
    Rite Aid
    1.3 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.5 miles away
    CVS
    1.5 miles away
    Carrboro Family Pharmacy
    2.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Jeffrey C. West DMD
    1.9 miles away
    O2 Dental Group of Durham Chapel Hill
    3.5 miles away
    Southern Village Pediatric Dentistry
    3.8 miles away
    Levin Endodontics
    5.5 miles away
    Aesthetic Oral Health, Peter A. Tzendzalian, DDS
    5.5 miles away

    Parks

    no
    0.6 miles away
    Pritchard Park
    0.6 miles away
    Bolin
    0.9 miles away
    Community Center Park
    1.0 miles away
    North Forest Hills Park
    1.0 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    University Place
    1.3 miles away
    Carr Mill Mall
    2.0 miles away
    Glen Lennox Shopping Center
    2.2 miles away
    Glenwood Square
    2.3 miles away
    Plantation Plaza
    2.8 miles away

    Culture

    Deep Dish Theater
    1.3 miles away
    Forest Theatre
    1.5 miles away
    Paul Green Theatre
    1.6 miles away
    Memorial Hall
    1.7 miles away
    CURRENT ArtSpace + Studio
    1.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Hunam
    0.8 miles away
    Lucha Tigre
    0.8 miles away
    Kitchen
    0.8 miles away
    Il Palio
    0.9 miles away
    Sunrise Biscuit Kitchen
    1.0 miles away

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