Jordan Oaks
Jordan Oaks is an independent living community at 10820 Penny Road in south Cary, on about 11 wooded acres, run by Hawthorn Senior Living. It is a month to month rental in a three story building of 117 apartments, and rent includes three chef prepared meals a day, weekly housekeeping, transportation, and activities.
Jordan Oaks at a Glance
What Does Jordan Oaks Offer?
Jordan Oaks is independent living only, with no assisted living or memory care license. Some directory listings say otherwise, but state records show no license at this address. Residents who need help can hire a home care company, and some caregivers already work with residents on site.
Independent living
More than 50 floor plans across studios, one bedrooms, and two bedrooms, with a medical alert device that offers live response around the clock.
Live in managers
Managers live in the building for a family style feel, and residents can stay up to seven nights per visit at no extra cost in guest suites at other Hawthorn communities, based on availability.
What Daily Life Looks Like
Rent includes three chef prepared meals a day in the dining room, plus snacks, ice cream, and drinks all day at no extra charge. Families can reserve a private dining room.
- Weekly housekeeping and linen service
- Free transportation for errands, doctor visits, and outings
- Maintenance included
- A fitness center, library, movie room, billiards, and game room
- A chapel, walking paths, raised garden beds, firepit, and outdoor kitchen
- A beauty salon and barbershop
What Does Jordan Oaks Cost?
Jordan Oaks charges month to month rent with no entrance fee, and it publishes an all inclusive starting rate on its website. Meals, housekeeping, transportation, and activities are included, so ask which utilities are covered to get the full monthly cost. Ask me for current pricing and I will get you the exact rate for the apartment you want.
Is Jordan Oaks Licensed by the State?
No. North Carolina does not license independent living, so there are no state inspections or star ratings for Jordan Oaks. It was formerly a Holiday Retirement community and is now run by Hawthorn Senior Living. I found no news of serious problems at the community.
What I'd Ask on a Tour
These are the questions I make sure get answered when I tour Jordan Oaks with a family.
- Whether apartments have a kitchen or kitchenette, and where laundry is done
- Which home care companies residents use, and what they cost
- Where residents usually move if they need assisted living
- Which utilities the rent covers
- Which apartments are open now, and the exact monthly rent
Similar Communities Nearby
- StoneRidge Gracious Retirement Living: Convention Drive near WakeMed Cary, a sister Hawthorn community
- Glenaire: near downtown Cary, a nonprofit continuing care community
- Modena Cary: Regency Parkway, a newer independent living rental near Symphony Lake
- The Reserve at Mills Farm: Apex, with assisted living and memory care on the same campus
Jordan Oaks Questions
Who runs Jordan Oaks in Cary?
Hawthorn Senior Living runs Jordan Oaks. It was formerly a Holiday Retirement community and sometimes still appears as Jordan Oaks Gracious Retirement Living.
Does Jordan Oaks offer assisted living?
No. Jordan Oaks is independent living only, and state records show no assisted living license. Residents can hire outside home care for help.
What does rent at Jordan Oaks include?
Rent includes three chef prepared meals a day, all day snacks, weekly housekeeping and linens, transportation, and activities. Ask which utilities are included.
Can I bring a dog to Jordan Oaks?
Yes. Jordan Oaks allows dogs and cats with no weight limit, and it says it charges no extra pet fees.
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Ask Me About Jordan Oaks
This is not the community's official website. Triangle Senior Placement is an independent placement service. Details come from the community's own materials and North Carolina state records, and you should confirm them on your tour.