Saturday, May 17th, 2008
This is part two of my series of posts about The Cardinal at North Hills. I visited the sales office and model on Thursday, May 16, and you can see some facts and my thoughts about the model here:
The Cardinal at North Hills - Visit to the Model Part 1
In this post I’ll discuss a few things that make The Cardinal stand out from other retirement communities. The sales staff was very helpful in giving me this information and answering all the questions I had. If you’d like more information, give them a call at 919-781-2021, visit their website or stop by the sales office, which is across from the dry cleaners and Kerr Drug at North Hills and behind Bonefish Grill.
What sets The Cardinal at North Hills apart from other retirement communities?
Location
The North Hills/Midtown area is close to great shops, restaurants and entertainment options and is less than four miles from downtown Raleigh. Unlike many retirement communities, residents don’t have to take buses to find something to do. It’s easy for people to continue to participate in activities that make them happy. Since this area is in the center of Raleigh and close to the Beltline and I-40, it’s convenient for friends and family to drop by.
Multi-generational aspect
While many retirement communities are set apart and isolated, The Cardinal is situated in the heart of North Hills, which is an entertainment and shopping hub for people of all generations. Residents will probably feel like they’ve moved into a great condo with added benefits, instead of feeling out of touch with what’s going on.
Pedestrian-friendly urban design
There are only a few dozen continuing-care retirement communities that are in a mixed-use area like North Hills in the entire United States.
Emphasis on wellness and fitness
The Cardinal at North Hills encourages active living. North hills restaurants, shopping and other events in the area make it easy to continue to be active. Duke will bring their great reputation and Center for Living to The Cardinal, and the fitness gym/options will be second-to-none. In fact, Duke will provide their expertise in all medical areas and services for the Cardinal.
Variety of care options
Residents can choose from a variety of independent living options or assisted living, skilled-nursing and memory care. Unlike many other places, services can be customized and the level of care can be increased or decreased, depending on your needs.
That’s all for now. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
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Friday, May 16th, 2008
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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