Yesterday I had a chance to visit the sales office for The Cardinal at North Hills, a premium continuing-care retirement community that will open in North Hills in late 2010. The sales office is located behind Bonefish Grill, across from Kerr Drug and the dry cleaners here. I had the opportunity to get some great information about this development and the sales staff was very helpful in answering my questions. Since I can’t possibly cover everything here, I recommend that you stop by the sales office, visit their website, or call 919-781-2021 to get more information about this great retirement community.
The Cardinal at North Hills Facts
Before I get into more detail about my visit, here’s some background information on The Cardinal. This will be one of about 2,100 full-service continuing-care retirement communities in the entire United States. A continuing-care community caters to those who want to maintain their independence and high-standard of living, while having the flexibility to choose different care options for themselves or their partners, with the option to get more health services and care, should the need arise.
The Cardinal at North Hills will have 202 one and two-bedroom residences, with 12 different floor plans to choose from. Units range in size from just under 900 square feet to almost 2500 square feet. The actual structure for the living areas are divided into two main sides. One side will be L-shaped and have seven stories; the other side will be rectangular and have six stories. One thing that impressed me (there were many) was that every unit has a terrace or balcony.
The Cardinal at North Hills will have a partnership with Duke for medical care and services, a primary-care clinic, and a personal concierge to help residents choose the right doctor, insurance, etc. Other features include underground parking (no ugly parking garages will be built at North Hills East), a state-of-the-art fitness center, various dining options (not to mention the many restaurants in this area) and gardens. There will also be a convenient front entrance for drop-off and pick-up (see picture below).
My first impression on seeing the model
“When can I move in?” I joked. Probably not for another 50 years, unless I start dating someone that’s over 62 years old (at least one resident in each unit must be at least 62). So, I have some work to do…
The model (which is very nicely decorated) is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath that is just under 1,500 square feet. I was impressed with the small touches, such as sliding doors to the bathroom, rails in the shower and bathroom for easy access and support, a main room with a lot of open space and a kitchen with nice counter tops. Overall, the model was very luxurious and felt more like a high-end condominium, than a residence at a retirement community.
Stay tuned for part 2 of my visit to the model of The Cardinal at North Hills. I’ll be covering more about what sets this retirement community apart from other communities.
If you have any questions or comments about The Cardinal, feel free to post them here. But you’ll probably get better answers by visiting the sales office, their website, or calling them for more details.
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