Overview
Julian Woods Retirement is Arden, North Carolina’s premier independent living community. The community comprises 128 apartments for adults 55 and over — including studio apartments, one, two, and three-bedroom suites, and a variety of floor plans. Julian Woods Retirement is all-inclusive, providing five-star services on a month-to-month basis. A single monthly charge includes all services, utilities, phone, cable, and internet.
Spacious common areas feature a 150-seat state-of-the-art theater, library, billiards and game room, conversation areas with fireplaces, concierge lounge with bar, flat-screen TV, game tables, superb fitness and exercise room facilities, spa area, laundry facility, and business center.
Residents savor the variety found in an industry-first all-inclusive Freedom Dining Program. With three fresh chef-prepared meals daily, residents can choose from a variety of menu options and dining experiences with flexible hours. Coffee, juice, ice cream, and snacks are available all day. Weekly housekeeping service is provided, along with transportation to and from appointments and shopping trips.
Numerous planned activities, social events, and travel opportunities abound. Live-in managers and concierge and valet services are available 24/7, ensuring resident safety. Every resident receives an emergency alert pendant, guaranteeing peace of mind to friends and family that their loved ones are protected during emergencies.
Pets are warmly welcome at Julian Woods Retirement, with no additional pet deposit. A guest suite is available for residents’ family members to reserve for visits. A travel program whisks residents to any of Resort Lifestyle Communities’ other properties, where they can reserve a guest suite free for one week — meals included.
Fitness and wellness programs including aerobics, weight lifting, yoga, walking clubs, sittercises, and many more boost resident wellness. A beauty salon/barber shop is close on the property. Residents can participate in a book club, bridge and poker games, or go on excursions to museums, cultural events, and casinos.
Residents often say they wish they would have made the move sooner—those who make the move while they are still healthy tend to retain, or even improve, their health living in an independent retirement community like Julian Woods.
Socialization, security, and peace of mind are vital benefits provided to all residents. Socializing not only contributes to a longer, happier life, but also improves cognitive performance. Building a circle of support with new friends at Julian Woods will enrich your life in countless ways.
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Room Types
- 1-Bedroom Apartments
- 2-Bedroom Apartments
- 3-Bedroom Apartments
- Studios
Amenities
- Activities Offsite
- Activities Onsite
- Air Conditioning
- Anytime Dining
- Arts and Crafts Center
- Beautician
- Beautician Onsite
- Beauty Salon
- Billiards Lounge
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Carpet
- Cats Allowed
- Central Fireplace
- Complimentary Transportation
- Computer or Media Center
- Concierge Services
- Conference Room
- Convenient to Public Transit
- Covered Parking
- Deck
- Dogs Allowed
- Emergency Alert System
- Fireplaces
- Fitness Center
- Foreign Language: English
- Full Kitchen
- Game Room
- General Store
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Ground Floor Units
- Guest Meals
- Guest Suites / Rooms
- Handicap Accessible
- Handicap Accessible Units
- Housekeeping
- Individual Climate Control
- Indoor Atrium
- Indoor Common Areas
- Interior / Exterior Maintenance Services
- Library
- Low / No Sodium
- Mail Room
- Main Street Shops
- Meals Provided
- Meeting Room
- Movie / Theater Room
- or Balcony
- Outdoor Common Areas
- Outdoor Patio
- Outdoor Walking Paths
- Pet Friendly
- Piano or Organ
- Porches
- Private Bath
- Private Dining Room
- Private Patio
- Private Patio, Deck, or Balcony
- Professional Chef
- Resident Parking Available
- Room Service
- Safety Rails In Bathroom
- Secured Community
- Snack Shop
- Special Dietary Menus
- Telephone Hookup
- Theatre
- TV Lounge
- Uncovered Parking
- Vegetarian
- Walk-In Closet
- Washer / Dryer Hookup
- Wheelchair Accessible Showers
- Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet
Care
Independent Living
Designed to help older adults who want to maintain an active and independent lifestyle, these communities offer services and amenities that cater to residents’ needs, while encouraging a sense of community and freedom from the responsibilities of owning a home.
Active Adult
Active adult communities are vibrant residential neighborhoods designed specifically for individuals typically 55 and older. These communities offer a range of amenities, as well as recreational and social activities.
Senior Apartments
Senior apartments are designed for older adults, featuring amenities and services. These apartments offer a maintenance-free lifestyle with access to social activities, promoting active living and independence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Qualifications
ASHA Verified Member
Neighborhood
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Julian Woods Retirement Community Reviews
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Patsy Keever
3 months ago
We are grateful to have found the perfect home for us to enjoy our elder years. Julian Woods has all the amenities we need and is ideally located. The three meals a day are tasty, healthy and provide the perfect opportunity to get to know the other residents. There are a variety of activities available for those who want them. The managers are amazing and the entire staff is friendly and ready to help us and each other with whatever may come up.
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Charlotte Beard
3 months ago
My husband and I both agree that this beautiful place is exactly what we needed. The apartment is a great size to accommodate our downsized belongings. The staff is always willing to help us. The food is good and healthy for us. I am a caregiver for my husband and the staff helps me make that safe and comfortable for him and for me. We love the location and the beautiful facility and plan to be here for a long time. Thanks for everything Charlotte & Andrew Beard
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Jennifer Spencer
in the last week
Mom decided this is where she wanted to spend her later years. I'm so thankful for the caring staff that are always available if needed. She loves the food, activities, and friends that have been made already! Knowing she's happy and content means the world to us!
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Carol Karo
3 months ago
Julian Woods is indeed a special place. My husband and I did not expect to be living in an independent retirement home, however, after a brain injury he sustained it was necessary to move closer to our son and daughter-in-law in Asheville NC. My son saw Julian Woods being built and said this was the place The best way to describe Julian Woods Is the way my older son described it when he first came here. He said it was a cruise ship on land and it really is! All the facilities you get on a beautiful cruise ship is right here for us to enjoy every day! My husband gets the therapy he needs, wonderful meals by a great Chef and staff, and so many activities I cannot list them all. Most importantly, after this traumatic event in our lives, we have met the most wonderful residents here that have truly become our lifelong friends. The support we have found here is truly a blessing for us. Julian Woods is our forever home! Carol and John Karo
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