The Lodge at Wake Forest is an independent senior living community situated in Wake Forest, NC, managed by Holiday Retirement. This facility is designed for older adults who are able to live independently but wish to benefit from a range of support services and amenities. Residents live in apartment-style accommodations and have access to chef-prepared meals, housekeeping, and a variety of life-enrichment activities. The Lodge at Wake Forest emphasizes an all-inclusive lifestyle, primarily serving seniors who do not require daily medical care, and does not offer assisted living or skilled nursing services onsite.

While independent living is the core offering, residents can access additional home-care and senior-living services as needed. The Lodge includes amenities such as a barber/beauty salon, organized fitness and wellness programs, and yoga or chair yoga classes to support physical and social well-being. Podiatry services are available for foot care needs. Medication management and assistance with activities of daily living—including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting—can be arranged for residents who require full support, typically in collaboration with external care providers. The community communicates in English and can accept residents with psychiatric issues, provided care needs align with independent living standards. Memory care is not offered onsite.

Medical and non-medical transportation is available to residents, with complimentary transportation provided for essential errands and medical appointments, and transportation at cost available for other purposes. These services are intended to support residents in maintaining access to healthcare, shopping, and community engagement outside the facility.

Reviews from residents and families consistently reference friendly, compassionate staff and a high level of attentiveness from both caregivers and the administrative team. The environment is described as warm and family-like, supported by proactive management and effective communication with families. Amenities, activities, and meals receive generally positive feedback, as do the facility’s cleanliness and recent updates. Some criticisms include occasional concerns with front desk interactions, housekeeping or dietary accommodations for specific health needs, incidental charges, and occasional delays or shortages with meals. Direct care staffing levels and room size are sometimes noted as areas for potential improvement. Higher care needs may require additional services not provided by the community. Overall, feedback highlights strong satisfaction with care quality, particularly due to the staff’s approachability and reassurance for residents and their families.

Costs at this community start at $3,055 and range up to $8,315. The average price in the community is $5,685, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,523. 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.