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Holiday The Gardens at Wakefield

12800 Spruce Tree Way, Raleigh, NC 27614

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TJ - Resident/client
5.0
This 5 star community sets the standard.

Hello, I hope to share some insight from what I was able to experience at the "Gardens@Wakefield". It was necessary that I transitioned my elderly father back to an assisted home in Alabama after his wife passed suddenly. The Gardens set the benchmark for what I should look for in caring for my father. The Gardens are located within a quiet, lush area of Wake Forest. The cheerful staff here were kind and courteous and being quick to offer assistance. The cottage like dining area offered generous portions and had many choices, all were delicious. There were abundant activities to be had here and as well shuttled to many areas of Wake Forest. The residents who I had the pleasure to meet were all wonderful and felt secured here knowing that their needs were quickly resolved. The apartments were well laid out and spacious. Having a balcony to enjoy the outdoors is a bonus. I was fortunate enough to relocate my dad in another great facility. Thanks for reading!!... Read more

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About the facility Holiday The Gardens at Wakefield

Traditional craftsman-style architecture and charming, homelike interiors welcome you at Holiday The Gardens at Wakefield — a Holiday Retirement community offering superior amenities and exceptional independent living services. This multi-story community is located in a lovely residential neighborhood just a few miles from Falls Lake.

Holiday The Gardens at Wakefield features many gathering areas where you can socialize with your loved ones. Catch a film in the theater room, enjoy the fresh air beneath the gazebo, or take your pup for a walk along the walking paths. Several golf courses, scenic parks, and fishing areas are nearby for residents to enjoy.

Great Place to Work Institute has honored Holiday The Gardens at Wakefield with certification as a Great Place to Work® for their 2022-2023 awards. Live better, age more successfully, and stay independent longer, at Holiday The Gardens at Wakefield!

Community Details

This community provides all residents with a low-stress environment. Dedicated associates provide regular housekeeping, maintenance, light linen, and scheduled transportation services. The culinary team prepares multiple menu items to accommodate different tastes and dietary restrictions. The picturesque, restaurant-style dining hall features comfortable furnishings, providing you with optimal comfort while enjoying a delicious, well-balanced meal.

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Holiday The Gardens at Wakefield is a community within Holiday by Atria properties. See all Holiday by Atria communities.

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Amenities at Holiday The Gardens at Wakefield

Health Care Services

Medication Management
Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

Vegetarian
Guest Meals
Meals Provided
Professional Chef

Room Amenities

Wheelchair Accessible Showers
Bath Tubs
Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
Full kitchen
Ground Floor Units

Facility Amenities

Dining

Café or Bistro

Transportation & parking

Complimentary Transportation
Resident Parking Available
Uncovered Parking

Pets

Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Common areas

Outdoor Common Areas
Indoor Common Areas
Barber Shop
Beauty Salon

Recreational areas

Arts and Crafts Center
Billiards Lounge
Fitness Center
Game Room

Services

Housekeeping
Beautician
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Memory care

Indoor Walking Paths
Outdoor Walking Paths

Languages spoken

English
German
Italian
Spanish

Activities

Devotional Activities On-Site
Devotional Activities Offsite
Catholic Services
Jewish Services

Reviews for Holiday The Gardens at Wakefield

4.6(87 reviews)
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Cleanliness

4.7

Friendliness

4.7

Meals & Dining

4.6

Care Services

4.6

Activities

4.6

Staff

4.9

Value for Cost

4.5

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5.0
TJ - Resident/client
Independent Living
May 22, 2023
This 5 star community sets the standard.

Hello, I hope to share some insight from what I was able to experience at the "Gardens@Wakefield". It was necessary that I transitioned my elderly father back to an assisted home in Alabama after his wife passed suddenly. The Gardens set the benchmark for what I should look for in caring for my father. The Gardens are located within a quiet, lush area of Wake Forest. The cheerful staff here were kind and courteous and being quick to offer assistance. The cottage like dining area offered generous portions and had many choices, all were delicious. There were abundant activities to be had here and as well shuttled to many areas of Wake Forest. The residents who I had the pleasure to meet were all wonderful and felt secured here knowing that their needs were quickly resolved. The apartments were well laid out and spacious. Having a balcony to enjoy the outdoors is a bonus. I was fortunate enough to relocate my dad in another great facility. Thanks for reading!!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Leslie Phillips - Toured community
Independent Living
May 5, 2023
Beautiful Community!!

I toured this beautiful property this week and was impressed by all aspects of the community. I was welcomed warmly by both staff and residents, their remodel is gorgeous, the residents were dining on lunch and the food looked delicious, the community is immaculate, and there are lush gardens, too! There are lots of activities going on, quite varied and seems like there's something for everyone.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Henry H - Resident/client
Independent Living
May 3, 2023
Super Duper

Being a Resident for over 6 years I have found this to be a HOME for ever. All you could need is covered by your monthly fee. The social life is great. All you possible want are here for the asking. The meals are good to great.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Megan Murphy - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
May 3, 2023
Great community!

I have been happy with the community - the staff, the meals, the activities offered. I have been in and out of The Gardens at Wakefield over the last year and the renovations that have been done are wonderful. If you have someone that needs Independent Living I highly recommend taking a look.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Jim L - Resident/client
Independent Living
April 24, 2023
Short but sweet!

Although our stay was short (We had an opportunity to move closer to our daughter) we were very satisfied with the Gardens at Wakefield. We found the staff and residents very friendly and helpful during out stay. The food was very good and many options were offered each day. The Gardens is very dog friendly and there are ample places to walk in the community. The location was close to shopping, restaurants medical care and vet care. Prior to our coming to The Gardens the common areas were recently renovated and were clean and inviting. There are many activities offered to the community, however we did not participate due to other personnel issues. We recommend The Gardens at Wakefield.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Karena Stipp - Toured community
Independent Living
March 29, 2023
Great space and great value!

This is a great place to get more. More space. More value. Larger than most units at competitors and love that they have in-unit laundry facilities. Staff is fantastic! Definitely worth a visit!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
James Loos - Resident/client
Independent Living
March 29, 2023
The Gardens is a Wonderful Community

My mother loved her wonderful stay at the Gardens. We both thought the staff was wonderful and she made several good friends there. They were all very friendly, thoughtful, supportive and professional and offered a lot of amenities and activity options. When my Mom was temporarily unable to attend meals in the dining room, they were very accommodating and delivered the meals to her for free. We only moved her to me closer to me and my family. I highly recommend the Gardens at Wakefield.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Patrick - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
March 26, 2023
People who care

The difference between The Gardens and many other independent living apartments is the staff - you see day in and day out that they are people who care about the residents, guests, and what they do for a living. Thanks for doing what you do so well. Care.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

4

Activities

4

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
KBW - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
March 20, 2023
The Gardens at Wakefield

My mother is at the Gardens at Wakefield, and after 2.5 years, she's still very pleased. Her apartment with the full sized kitchen lets her continue to enjoy her hobby of baking. Her large 2 bedroom, with washer/dryer, looks over the beautiful garden and gazebo. She has made nice friends, enjoys the activities, and lives close by, so I can visit often. The Gardens at Wakefield was recently renovated and redecorated in a beautiful, modern decor. The kind and compassionate staff gives us all a sense of safety and security. What's not to love?!

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


3.0
Nancy - Resident/client
Independent Living
March 3, 2023
Unhappy Client

The new ownership has and is continuing to create an unpleasant environment for seniors. The new furnishings in the common areas are not suitable for elders and are difficult to manuver. The building now gives a gloomy and cold atomsphere upon entering. Everything is one color which is depressing. Although your meals are included in the flat monthly fee ownership has now decided that should a person wish to pickup and take their meal to their apartment or even outside, in the garden, they will be charged an extra fee. Many, most of the residents really, are very unhappy.

Cleanliness

2

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

1

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

3

Staff

4

Value for Cost

2


4.0
Roseann M - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
February 24, 2023
Personal Touch

From the moment you walk into the Gardens there is a sense of friendliness and caring from the staff and residents. The daily activities provide a variety of programs to enhance the needs of everyone to ensure not only fun, but education, religion, group outings, entertainment and personal relationships.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

4

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

3

Activities

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

4


5.0
donna s - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
February 20, 2023
Moms at the Garden

Everything at the Garden is wonderful for both moms, the entire staff and management are excellent. Professional, friendly and caring service. The major complaint from our moms and others is the refurbishing was done in a very modern, cold and sterile environment. The population tends to be older and likes warm and cozy atmosphere. The continuing rise in rent causes concern and worry.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

2


5.0
Jenny W
Independent Living
February 4, 2023
You feel like family here

The Gardens at Wakefield is not only a beautiful community in a great location but you feel like family when you’re there - the staff engages with the residents and provide many opportunities for connection and involvement.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

5

Staff

4

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Wanda Cannady - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
January 16, 2023
Like Family for 9 Years

My mother, almost 92 years old, was a resident at The Gardens for the last 9 years,. She has now move to an assisted living facility because she requires more help in her daily living. My mom thoroughly enjoyed her time at The Gardens. The staff treated her with such love and respect; they became her family. She made so many dear friends! In her first 8 years, she was very active and participated in many of the planned activities. She enjoyed Bingo, the hand bell choir, frequent musical entertainment as well as many off campus activities in her earlier years. I am so grateful that my mother was able to maintain her independence for so many years in such a beautiful, caring facility.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Kathy H - Toured community
Independent Living
December 21, 2022
Great experience

I have been in the process of touring many places for my parents and have come back to the Gardens. Not only is it a great place to live the staff are exceptional. [Name Removed] has giving several tours to us during this process and has always answers all of our questions. Looking forward to my parents living there within the month.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Sandy Looper - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
December 17, 2022
Holiday The Gardens at Wakefield

Our experience moving mom into Wakfield Gardens was very seamless. There were minimal issues moving her in and they were all resolved quickly and with kindness. The set up of mom’s account and and her meals and and cleaning services haeve been very good. Mom’s personality type is more of an introvert and she has memory and hearing issues, so she doesn’t reach out to other very much. Therefor, having an ambassador is very helpful for mom. The facility is undergoing renovations which is always disruptive; however, they have tried to minimize the disruptions during meal times. The staff from managers to office staff to dining staff are friendly and go out of their way to be helpful.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

5

Activities

4

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


4.0
Anonymous - Toured community
Independent Living
November 21, 2022
Verified Review
My Tour Experience at Holiday The Gardens at Wakefield

Nice facility, very friendly staff, common areas not quite as nice as another community. My in-laws liked the food better at the other community. Also, apartments were more open and spacious at another community they chose. Costs were similar.


5.0
Beth B - Toured community
Independent Living
September 21, 2022
My experience was wonderful.

I visited several residents here and they really enjoy living at the Gardens. The staff is exceptional and present. There is always something going on to keep the residents engaged.

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


5.0
Bill - Loved one of resident/client
Independent Living
September 19, 2022
Verified Review
Very Satisfied

Overall, I'm happy with this facility. It's clean, staff is friendly, and communication with the family is good. They're very responsive. They have some remodeling plans in the works, which I think will be good when it's done. The only suggestion I have would be easier entrance/exit access. I think they have some push button/automatic doors, but they don't always work. I toured several communities and this was the most friendly and welcoming. I felt at home here. Food quality is good, but I wish they had more variety. That would help those who are on a more restrictive diet like my mom is. I would recommend them to family and friends.

Cleanliness

4

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

4

Care Services

No data collected

Activities

No data collected

Staff

5

Value for Cost

4


5.0
Edward - Resident/client
Independent Living
September 16, 2022
Great place for a friendly and caring lifestyle.

The Garden offers everything a retired senior might need at the present and is able to accommodate changes in medical and physical needs. They have a full program of a variety of activities to stimulate the mind and body. All programs consider the requests of residents and the type of enhancements that will enrich their lifestyle here at The Gardens at Wakefield. The food and food service is outstanding. Nutritional formulas are utilized in order to present a suitable diet for all of the residents. Employees work multiple jobs so that all needs and services are available for everyone. Physical Therapy is available on sight ! Transportation to doctor appointments is available upon reservation ! Activities and shopping opportunities are made available through the bus reserved on sight. Building , apartments , and all areas are keep clean and well cared for. Management is available to hear suggestions , to arrange for supportive maintenance issues , and to facilitate medical issue

Cleanliness

5

Friendliness

5

Meals & Dining

5

Care Services

5

Activities

5

Staff

5

Value for Cost

5


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