Cadence at Wake Forest is a senior living facility located in Wake Forest, North Carolina. The community provides two primary types of care: assisted living and memory care. Assisted living residents receive personalized support with daily activities such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting, with staff available to assist with these tasks as needed. For those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, the memory care program is designed to address cognitive challenges with specialized environments and care plans, including secured areas to reduce wandering and enhanced safety protocols. The facility incorporates services specifically tailored to support memory loss, utilizing design modifications and structured routines to help residents feel comfortable and oriented.

Cadence at Wake Forest provides a range of medical and support services. These include medication coordination and management, ambulatory care, incontinence care, diabetes care, and access to visiting or on-site nurses and physical therapists. Residents can also obtain podiatry services and support for psychiatric conditions. The community maintains a secured setting for its memory care residents to promote safety and minimize risks associated with cognitive impairment. Additional services include laundry and dry cleaning, as well as a barber and beauty salon for grooming needs. Social and recreational opportunities are available through on-site clubs, organized activities, and outdoor walking paths, fostering engagement and wellness among residents. The community offers restaurant-style dining and wellness programs aimed at supporting both physical and mental health.

For transportation, Cadence at Wake Forest provides complimentary services for residents. These transportation services are available for both medical and non-medical purposes, assisting residents with travel to medical appointments, outings, or errands in the local area as needed.

Resident and family feedback on the community is mixed. While some families note positive experiences—describing the staff as friendly, caring, and compassionate, and emphasizing a welcoming atmosphere enriched by activities and events—others cite significant concerns. Reports from some families and former staff members indicate issues with chronic understaffing, inadequate training, and inconsistent care, especially in areas such as hygiene, safety, and medication management. Additional concerns reported include food quality, high turnover among staff, incidents of neglect, frequent falls or injuries, and dissatisfaction with management. Several reviews mention dissatisfaction regarding the cost of services relative to care quality. Despite some positive accounts, persistent concerns about staffing and basic care have been raised by a number of reviewers. As of early 2024, Cadence at Wake Forest remains under the Cadence Living brand, operated by Life Care Services, with no recent significant changes in ownership or structure.

Costs at this community start at $4,095 and range up to $9,450. The average price in the community is $5,405, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,521. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.