The Reserve at Mills Farm is a senior living community located in Apex, North Carolina. Opened in 2021, the community offers primary memory care services, as well as assisted living, independent living, and general senior living accommodations. The Reserve is designed to meet a range of needs, focusing particularly on specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or related forms of dementia. The facility provides secure accommodations and programming to address memory loss, along with support for residents who require assistance with daily activities. The environment is modern, with amenities and services that cater to both independent and assisted living residents.
Care at The Reserve at Mills Farm encompasses a comprehensive suite of medical and personal assistance services. Medical support includes diabetes care, medication management, podiatry, ambulatory care, and incontinence care. The memory care wing is a secured community, designed specifically to accommodate residents experiencing memory loss, with layouts and safety features to reduce confusion and promote comfort. Staff assist residents with all activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. English is the primary language of communication within the community, and a licensed nurse is available to oversee care plans.
The Reserve at Mills Farm fosters social engagement through clubs and community events tailored to memory care and independent residents alike. Residents have access to on-site amenities such as a barber and beauty salon, fitness programs, and yoga, including chair yoga. The activity program features a variety of events to encourage physical wellness and cognitive engagement. Restaurant-style dining is available, as well as in-house laundry and housekeeping services, pharmacy services, and secure entry.
Transportation services are provided on a complimentary basis for both medical and non-medical purposes. Residents can be transported to medical appointments, shopping centers, and local events as needed, making it easier to maintain social connections and access community resources.
Based on resident and family reviews, The Reserve at Mills Farm is consistently noted for its clean, modern, and well-maintained environment. The atmosphere is described as warm and welcoming, with independent and assisted living staff receiving praise for their friendliness and responsiveness. The robust amenities and management’s communication, particularly for independent residents, are commonly highlighted. However, there are repeated concerns regarding staffing consistency, training of new staff in memory care and assisted living, communication lapses on changing care needs, and occasional lapses in medication administration and hygiene oversight. Families considering The Reserve at Mills Farm are advised to thoroughly evaluate memory care resources and oversight in relation to the intensity of care required, as experiences can vary between care levels.
Costs at this community start at $3,100 and range up to $6,880. The average price in the community is $4,990, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,329. The cost of memory care 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.
