Carolina Estates is an independent living community located in Greensboro, North Carolina, and is owned and operated by Hawthorn Senior Living. This facility is designed for seniors seeking a maintenance-free lifestyle and offers private apartments for its residents. Carolina Estates provides a senior-living environment focused on supporting independent adults, with a range of on-site amenities including dining services, housekeeping, organized social activities, and communal gathering areas. While the primary care type available is independent living, residents have access to practical services such as a barber and beauty salon, transportation assistance, and support with specific activities of daily living when needed.
The care available at Carolina Estates emphasizes resident independence but includes support for select activities of daily living. The facility can provide assistance with bathing for those who are able to manage most aspects of self-care, and offers some physical assistance with eating, dressing, and toileting. These services are designed to enable residents to maintain their independence while receiving targeted help with routine tasks as needed. The on-site barber and beauty salon offers hair care and grooming services, making it convenient for residents to maintain personal care without leaving the community. While Carolina Estates does not provide assisted living or skilled nursing care, it does provide residents access to practical support to help them remain comfortable and maintain daily routines.
Carolina Estates features complimentary transportation services for both medical and non-medical purposes. Residents can utilize these transportation options for attending medical appointments, participating in local outings, running errands, or engaging in recreational activities organized by the community. This amenity is designed to support resident independence and connection with the larger Greensboro area.
Feedback from residents and their families indicates widespread satisfaction with the quality of care and the dedication of staff at Carolina Estates. Reviews frequently note that staff members, including management and direct care workers, are caring, friendly, attentive, and responsive, even in challenging situations such as emergencies or end-of-life care. Many residents report a welcoming, family-like atmosphere and observe that the staff shows genuine commitment to resident well-being. The community is consistently noted for its cleanliness, organization, attractive shared spaces, all-inclusive amenity package, and pet-friendly policy. On-site therapy services further support resident independence and well-being.
Dining at Carolina Estates regularly receives positive remarks for quality and taste, particularly when the chef is present, though there are occasional suggestions for increased menu variety. The community's social scene, abundant activities, and group outings are also favorably reviewed. Some residents and families note that Carolina Estates is best suited for independent seniors, as advanced assisted living and medical support services are not offered. Other areas for improvement mentioned in reviews include limited parking, occasional slow orientation by staff for new families, and requests for more flavorful food. Despite these points, the majority of families report feeling welcomed and supported and express confidence in recommending Carolina Estates as a caring environment for independent seniors seeking a vibrant senior-living community. No major recent changes in services or amenities have been reported.
Costs at this community start at $2,295 and range up to $2,425. The average price in the community is $2,360, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,489. The cost of independent 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.
