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The Reserve at Mills Farm

1000 Mills Chase Loop, Apex, NC 27523

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David D

Resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Review for The Reserve at Mills Farm

Staff is very accommodating and everyone is very friendly. I feel very safe and connected. There is no limitations on my ability to grow or be involved in this or the wider community. We are in independent living so we don't experience care directly. But it is comforting to know that the staff is looking out for you. There our lot of opportunities for a wide variety of activities. My interest are more intellectual and physical. My wife's interest are more social and we are both happy. The food is good, but not gourmet. I find that being served helps me manage my weight. But there is Always more if you want it. The only discipline I need to bring is with desert.

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The Reserve at Mills Farm

About the facility

Tastefully modern with effortless character, The Reserve at Mills Farm is a premier senior living community tucked away in a serene pine forest near the heart of Apex, North Carolina. With sprawling tree-lined landscapes, upscale design features, and unparalleled professional service, this community offers residents a vibrant, yet casual lifestyle. From multi-venue dining experiences and elegant living spaces to a compassionate care team and community-wide activities, they give residents every opportunity to live a life that’s all around simpler, healthier, and happier.

Community Amenities and Services

Staff takes care of the chores so residents have more time to explore the mesmerizing landscaped grounds of this wonderful community. The care team provides general housekeeping and laundry services, as well as assistance with grocery shopping and errand running. They even have on-site healthcare and therapy professionals prepared to walk a resident through virtually any crisis or emergency. And, in the memory care community, they offer specialized care for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

The professional chef and culinary team consistently dish out diverse, locally inspired dishes every single day! Enjoy your meal in the large open dining area, complete with white linens, a gorgeous central fireplace, and towering ceilings overhead....

Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

The Reserve at Mills Farm

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Healthcare Services

  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Incontinence Care

Meals & Dining

  • Gluten-free
  • Meals Provided
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Low / No Sodium

Room Amenities

  • Full kitchen
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub

Transportation & parking

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Covered Parking

Pets

  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Central Fireplace

Recreational areas

  • Fitness Center
  • Piano or Organ
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Movie or Theater Room

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Beautician

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Book Club

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Reviews

for The Reserve at Mills Farm

8.6 out of 10
Review Score47 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.1
Cleanliness
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Care Services
3.6
Staff
3.9
Meals & Dining
3.5
Activities
3.8
Value for Cost
3.7

A Place for Mom has scored The Reserve at Mills Farm with 8.6 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 7 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Reserve at Mills Farm has 47 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.1 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 5/5/26

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Lisa M

Independent Living

Toured community

May 5, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Staff
5.0

The tour gave me a good idea of what to expect from this type of living for my spouse. Mark provided me with the information that I needed

David D

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 22, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for The Reserve at Mills Farm

Staff is very accommodating and everyone is very friendly. I feel very safe and connected. There is no limitations on my ability to grow or be involved in this or the wider community. We are in independent living so we don't experience care directly. But it is comforting to know that the staff is looking out for you. There our lot of opportunities for a wide variety of activities. My interest are more intellectual and physical. My wife's interest are more social and we are both happy. The food is good, but not gourmet. I find that being served helps me manage my weight. But there is Always more if you want it. The only discipline I need to bring is with desert.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 6, 2026

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Beautiful Living Spaces, but Needs More Engagement

The grounds, apartments are spacious and lovely. The kitchens are big and bathrooms double now sink so great place for husband and wife. A single would prefer smaller bathroom and kitchen. I was disappointed in no walking group. The site is on walking trail to Lake Pine. More getting elderly up and moving events. Mil didn't like food and choices. I ate some of it and it was fine but larger retirement communities have more options.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 28, 2026

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Our experience

My mom loves her room. She likes the staff and is very comfortable there. The first two months were a tough transition. But she has met a lot of new friends which are making it feel more like her new home. She likes that PT is right downstairs everyday. She does chair aerobics, plays games and is trying to do some more activities. Yes, we would recommend The Reserve at Mills Farm to other families based on the experience

V C

Not Sure

Toured community

November 25, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Staff
4.0

The reserve is beautiful and very up-to-date. The apartments are comfortable and nicely designed. Each apartment has a balcony The continuing care is the best part. Both the assisted living and the memory care villas looked very comfortable.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

September 12, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

The Reserve at Mills Farm

The Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Most residents are very pleasant people. Some junior high drama.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 17, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Review for The Reserve at Mills Farm

Beautiful facility, nice people, lovely apartment, great resources for senior and outings. Cons: billing is not electronic so follow paper trail, and the costs of food limit is too high. Apartment kitchens are really large and they would have preferred larger living room.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

July 8, 2024

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Friendly staff

.I think that everything else about The Reserve is top-notch except for the meals and dining service - that is a negative. Instead of providing meals, they allocate [fee removed] per month toward meals out of the monthly rent. That allocation is barely enough to cover dinner every day. And that does not include dessert with dinner (extra charge). Nothing allocated for breakfast or lunch since most people eat those meals on their own. Small breakfast /lunch room (not dining room) for those who want to eat those meals. Dining room is always cold. Food is often served lukewarm. Assigned seating and dining time means you eat with the same 3 other people every day. Since people have decided which seat at the table is their seat, my mom has to face the wall every evening. However, what we really like the most about the Reserve are the amenities, the appearance and the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families with the caveat that it's very expensive and that the dining experience isn't the greatest (not bad, just not as good as the rest).

Doris G

Memory Care

Family/friend

May 8, 2024

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Too slow in any request or a response. Staff not knowledgeable sufficiently; always deferring to someone else.

Absolutely too many turn-overs in staff. Request for maintenance services archaic and nothing is on hand for “fixes”; always need to be ordered; that takes forever. Furniture in Memory Care is dirty; needs furniture that can be “wiped” with disinfectant. Need deep housekeeping in all levels of care; presently just a light overall Since I have had 2 family members in AL and Memory Care, the food has always been an issue. In AL people were always asking for breads, butter, some condiments to enhance meals. In Memory Care I would not want to eat the meals. They seem to put food on plates with no regard to making it look appealing.

Ann

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 15, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for The Reserve at Mills Farm

We are pleased with variety of activities offered to residents. Most meals are tasty! All residents are upbeat and friendly. Friendliness and professionalism of staff. Configuration of studio apartment appealed to my mom.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Family/friend

August 29, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Our family's experience with Independent Living and Memory Care

It's quite expensive, especially for memory care. (One parent in independent living and one in memory care). Quality of care in memory care is hit or miss as well - some great staff and some not very good. I think the independent living is really good - great food - the dining room is like a restaurant with lots of variety and good quality. The apartments are well set up. The staff in independent living are all very friendly and seem to know everyone. It's very welcoming. We really like that my mother can walk over to memory care almost any time to visit him.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

August 23, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Our family had an in person tour with The Reserve at Mills Farm and the tour experience and facility was excellent, that gets a 5. However it has poor ratings with DHSS with many infractions.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

July 17, 2023

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
2.0
Care Services
2.0
Activities
2.0
Staff
2.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Unfulfilled Promises

We picked this community, because it was new and presented a very different care situation, dining and attention to residents that really isn't there. The Reserve has high turn over in the staff but often it's a temp person for the day helping.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 5, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Review for The Reserve at Mills Farm

We picked this community, because we knew some people there. Also the size was good - things were very accessible. Dining and amenities all in the building. We would recommend to other families. Initial issues with staffing and dining are being addressed but not up to par. Lots of staff and management turnover.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 24, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Some Turnover but Good Place Overall and Newer Facility

Fairly new facility, apartments are a little more spacious and more modern. Tons of services on site. Great outdoor locations. Staff is good, but there has been quite a bit of turnover. Dining is more expensive for independent than I previously experienced but food was good. Assisted-living food needs to be improved but they are working on improving it. In the short time my parents have been there since February I've seen the following staff change: Cleaning, company that makes on-site doctors visits, pharmacy and head of assisted living. But location is great. They have a movie theater, and staff is real friendly.

KG

Memory Care

Resident/client

May 9, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Would recommend. Wonderful staff. Meals could use some improvement.

We have no way to compare with other facilities. All I can say is if I wanted to be anywhere other than my own home. The Reserve is adequate but needs to consider upgrading the meals. The staff is wonderful, and that goes for the maintenance crew as well.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 2, 2023

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

My review of The Reserve at Mills Farm

It is very welcoming, clean and my loved one absolutely loves living here.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

February 28, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
2.0

Very Nice Community, The Food Is The Biggest Issue

This is a nice community. The staff communication with the family is good, as they listen to feedback. It may take awhile to get things accomplished though. The food is horrible. The food is always served cold and not tasty for the residents. The dinner is served in the main dining room. The bistro is available for breakfast and lunch. It would nice to have a more friendly atmosphere in the dining room to be able to find other residents who are social. The dining room staff could use more training.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 8, 2022

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Check It Out For Yourself and Read the Fine Print and Ask Lots of Questions

I would recommend you look at the community and see if this would be the right fit for your loved one. The staff sends emails out to the family and they are accommodating to calls and questions from family as well. There is a full kitchen, washer and dryer in the apartment. There is weekly housekeeping included for the resident's rooms.

Joelle

Independent Living

Toured community

October 25, 2022

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

The tour was a 5/5, with an excellent, most updated facility. Loved the technology available in apartments, but the "spend down" food system was a deal breaker for my parents. They did not want the stress of potentially using it all before the end of the month.

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  • Know North Carolina’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about North Carolina’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

  • Tour the location. Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and it helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services. Before committing, make sure that the community offers all the services your loved one needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Reserve at Mills Farm

  • The Reserve at Mills Farm offers Studio, 1 Bedroom and 2 Bedrooms. Learn more.
  • Call (919) 809-5310 to reach a resident at The Reserve at Mills Farm.

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