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The East Tower at Cardinal North Hills

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm and attentive staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

320 St. Albans Drive, North Hills · Raleigh, NC 2760949 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: NC DHSR — view official record
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 87 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a high-end, resort-style living experience with a focus on social engagement. The staff is exceptionally well-regarded for their kindness and ability to assist with difficult transitions, though you should verify if specific medical needs are met by the current staffing levels.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

87 reviews on Google
The Cardinal at North Hills is highly regarded by residents and families for its warm, professional staff and beautiful, well-maintained facilities. Reviewers frequently highlight the community's ability to provide a sense of safety and support through engaging activities and high-quality amenities like an indoor pool and putting green.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms9.0Value8.0

Strengths

  • Warm and attentive staff
  • Beautiful, well-maintained grounds and building
  • Engaging social programs and activities
  • Convenient location near amenities

Rating Trends

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11 reviews posted between Oct 20, 2025Oct 24, 2025 · 11 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's clear from how much you engage with your community that you care deeply about resident feedback; how does that communication style help shape the daily care for your residents?
  • 2The grounds and building look so beautifully maintained; are there specific outdoor spaces or garden areas where residents enjoy spending their afternoons?
  • 3With such a great variety of social programs mentioned, could you tell us more about how you tailor activities to ensure residents stay socially engaged and active?
  • 4Since the location is so convenient to local amenities, do residents ever participate in outings or trips to nearby shops and parks?
  • 5In an intimate setting of 49 residents, how do you ensure that medical needs and emergency responses are handled quickly and personally after hours?
  • 6How does the staff work to foster that warm, attentive atmosphere that makes the community feel like a real home for new residents?

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Key Review Excerpts

I cannot speak highly enough about The Cardinal at North Hills! My parents lives are easier (less bills & house maintenance!), giving them more time and energy for all of the fun activities and outings offered.

Family member of residents · 2025★★★★★

I cannot say enough about how wonderful the staff here is, in particular William Price who has gone above and beyond to be helpful, kind, and a calming presence for me and my family on some stressful days.

Family member of resident · 2025★★★★★

The Cardinal experience allows the residents to feel supported and safe without feeling constrained in their interests and activities.

Reviewer · 2025★★★★★
Source: 87 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: NC Division of Health Service Regulation

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Feb 5, 2025Follow-up
Other RequirementsD 113

The facility failed to maintain hot water temperatures in residents' bathrooms within the required range of 100 to 116 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple observations on February 4 and 5, 2025, showed water temperatures ranging from 117.1 to 120.2 degrees Fahrenheit in several bathroom sinks and hallway baths.

Feb 5, 2025Follow-up
Other RequirementsHAL-092-22

The facility failed to maintain hot water temperatures in residents' bathrooms between 100 and 116 degrees Fahrenheit. Observations revealed 6 of 7 tested fixtures had temperatures ranging from 117.3 to 120.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

Oct 11, 2023Routine
Competency Eval & Validation For LHPS TasksD 161

The facility failed to ensure that staff members had been competency validated for licensed health professional support (LHPS) tasks via return demonstration. Specifically, one staff member performing catheter care for a resident had no documentation of completed LHPS validation and admitted to not being checked off for foley care since their hire date.

Oct 11, 2023Routine
Competency Evaluation and Validation For LHPS Tasks0161

The facility failed to ensure that staff members had been competency validated for Licensed Health Professional Support (LHPS) tasks. Specifically, three staff members involved in the care of a resident requiring catheter care had not been validated by a licensed health professional to perform these tasks.

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