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700 N Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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They are understaffed at Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living and it takes too long to sit for a meal. But the food is good. Like anything, there are some good meals and some not so great, but I like the variety. Most of the staff are really good, but there are a couple not so good.

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Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living

Staff at Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living Community goes out of their way to make sure this senior living community feels like home. Residents enjoy home-cooked meals, game nights with neighbors, or quiet evenings with family and friends. At Azalea Estates, the management teams live on-site and are available 24 hours a day.

Residents here enjoy the convenience of scheduled bus transportation to appointments, shopping trips, and other errands. The staff also regularly plans special excursions to cultural events, day trips, museums, and other places of interest. If you'd rather stay home, the choice is yours. It's easy to be as private or as social as you wish. Azalea Estates features beautiful common areas. There are always a variety of planned activities and a chance to socialize with friends and neighbors every day.

Seniors ready for independent living in a senior community will find plenty of options at Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living. Choose from studios, one-bedroom apartments, or two-bedroom apartments. All apartments have open floor plans, patios, and an emergency pull cord that connects you to staff in case of an emergency.

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Amenities
at Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living

Healthcare Services

  • Medication Management
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services

Meals & Dining

  • Vegetarian
  • Professional Chef
  • International Cuisine
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Meals Provided
  • Vegan
  • Guest Meals

Room Amenities

  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Garden View
  • Bath Tubs
  • Kitchenette
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Ground Floor Units

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Pet Care Available

Common areas

  • Main Street Shops
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Library
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • Private Bath
  • Barber Shop
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Outside Patio
  • Butterfly garden / Hummingbird garden
  • Outdoor Common Areas

Recreational areas

  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Ballroom
  • Fitness Center
  • Piano or Organ
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Game Room

Services

  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Chinese
  • Korean
  • German
  • French
  • English

Activities

  • Live Musical Performances
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Book Club
  • Art Classes
  • Gardening Club
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Stretching Classes
  • Dances
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Tai Chi
  • Wii Bowling
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Live Well Programs
  • Walking Club
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Community Service Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Catholic Services
  • Wine Tasting
  • Bridge Club
  • Cooking Classes
  • Bible Study Group
  • Activities On-site
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Birthday Parties
  • Happy Hour
  • Trivia Games
  • Activities Off-site

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A Place for Mom has scored Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living with 6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living has 5 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
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4.0
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.0
Staff
4.2
Meals & Dining
4.2
Activities
4.4
Value for Cost
4.4
A Place for Mom has scored Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living with 6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living has 5 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4 out of 5.
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Anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
May 3, 2024
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Highly Recommended
They are understaffed at Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living and it takes too long to sit for a meal. But the food is good. Like anything, there are some good meals and some not so great, but I like the variety. Most of the staff are really good, but there are a couple not so good. They really make an effort to help. We had no issues moving in. On the whole, I would highly recommend this facility to others.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
4
Activities
5
Value for Cost
4
ted greenleaf - Family/friend
Independent Living
June 29, 2023
2.0
Going downhill
I have a parent living there and the quality of life and food and management has gone downhill from when they opened. They will not pay to keep good people, there has been a lot of turnover of management and kitchen help and the food has suffered. Much of the reason to move here is so you do not have to cook for yourself. They remind you you do have to because the quality of food has so fallen to such a pathetic level. Ask a lot of questions as the fees go up every year.
Cleanliness
4
Friendliness
4
Staff
3
Meals & Dining
2
Activities
3
Value for Cost
3
anonymous - Family/friend
Independent Living
August 26, 2022
4.0
Verified Review
Happy with our choice
What sticks out most about Azalea Estates is the great atmosphere, the residents seem very affluent and friendly. The value for the money is exceptional. My mom has been socializing and occupied and very happy there.
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
4
Care Services
4
Staff
4
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Barbara - Resident/client
Independent Living
January 27, 2022
5.0
Azalea Estates is 1st Rate in Every Way
As Charter Members, my husband and I found this a perfect place for the transition from home ownership to senior group living. The reduction in personal space was not a problem because of the lovely, spacious, multi-functional community space in this newly constructed facility. A well-equipped kitchen, chapel, library, fitness center, game room and theater are shared. Outdoor activities are encouraged with raised garden beds, a multi-hole putting green, and fenced exercise area for dogs. Also noteworthy is the skilled management, the activity coordinator; housekeepers; bus driver; a gifted maintenance man; and on-site physical, speech and occupational therapists. We are delighted daily by the interesting and accomplished residents who share our new home and excellent meals! To newcomers I offer a cautionary note--you might gain weight. We can't imagine a more pleasing place to live in our senior years. Y'all come!
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
5
Value for Cost
5
Barbara T. Walton - Resident/client
Independent Living
January 22, 2022
5.0
Azalea Estates in Chapel Hill, NC, is 1st Rate Every Way
--My husband and I find the Azalea Estates Retirement Community a perfect place for the transition from home ownership to senior group living. The lovely, multi-functional community space in this newly constructed facility makes up for the loss of personal space in our home. Common space includes a kitchen, chapel, library, fitness center, game room and theater. Outdoor activities are encouraged with raised garden beds, a multi-hole putting green, and fenced exercise area for dogs. --Of special note are the skilled managers, excellent chefs, kitchen staff and servers. An activity coordinator; housekeepers; bus driver; a gifted maintenance man; and on-site physical therapists contribute to a pleasant independent living experience. To newcomers, I offer a cautionary note--you might gain weight! --We are delighted by the interesting and accomplished folks who share our new home and daily meals. In sum, we can't imagine a more pleasing place than Azalea Estates to live! Y'all come!
Cleanliness
5
Friendliness
5
Care Services
4
Staff
5
Meals & Dining
5
Activities
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Value for Cost
5
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Azalea Estates Gracious Retirement Living offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.

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