Carol Woods Retirement Community

Carol Woods Retirement Community Carol Woods is an accredited not-for-profit continuing care retirement community located in Chapel Hill

Situated on 120 wooded acres in Chapel Hill, Carol Woods is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community that promotes an active lifestyle supported by the area’s educational, cultural and medical resources. A commitment to well-being and preventative care enables the 465 residents to pursue activities that support a sense of individual fulfillment and purpose. Carol Woods was founded in

1979 by a group of local residents wanting to retire in Chapel Hill. It is governed by a local, all-volunteer board of directors entrusted with ultimate fiduciary responsibility.

Yesterday, our community came together to celebrate two incredible leaders. We were grateful to welcome Tom Akins, Presi...
05/20/2026

Yesterday, our community came together to celebrate two incredible leaders. We were grateful to welcome Tom Akins, President & CEO of LeadingAge NC, to campus to personally present these awards.

John P. “Jack” Evans received the Excellence in Governance Award in recognition of his years of faithful leadership and service to Carol Woods. Through 18 years of service on our Board spanning four different decades, Jack has helped guide and strengthen our community with wisdom, integrity, and deep commitment to our mission. His impact continues to be felt throughout Carol Woods.

Bas Kimlinger received the Service Excellence Award. Bas is known for the care, pride, and dedication he brings to our campus each day. His work not only enhances the beauty of Carol Woods, but also contributes to the comfort, safety, and well-being of everyone who calls this community home.

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Jack and Bas and thankful for the leadership, service, and heart they pour into Carol Woods every day!

This week, we proudly celebrate National Nurses Week and the incredible nurses who make our community feel like home. 💙Y...
05/08/2026

This week, we proudly celebrate National Nurses Week and the incredible nurses who make our community feel like home. 💙

Your compassion, skill, patience, and dedication touch lives every single day. From offering comfort in difficult moments to celebrating life’s joys alongside our residents, you bring excellence, kindness, and heart to everything you do.

To our amazing nursing team, thank you for the countless ways you care, advocate, support, and make a difference. Our community is stronger, healthier, and brighter because of you.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking our extraordinary nurses this week! 👏✨

🌎🌿 Happy Earth Day! 🌿🌎Today, we celebrate the natural beauty that surrounds and sustains our community. From the peacefu...
04/22/2026

🌎🌿 Happy Earth Day! 🌿🌎

Today, we celebrate the natural beauty that surrounds and sustains our community. From the peaceful reflections at our pond to the winding paths across our 120-acre campus, nature is at the heart of daily life here.

With 65% tree canopy coverage, our grounds provide a thriving environment for both residents and wildlife alike. We are proud to be recognized as a National Wildlife Federation Certified Wildlife Habitat, hold a Platinum designation as a Bird Friendly Habitat by the New Hope Audubon Society, and to be a Level II Accredited Arboretum.

These honors reflect our ongoing commitment to stewardship, conservation, and creating spaces where people and nature flourish together!

This past week, we were honored to serve as a sponsor of the NC HOSA State Leadership Conference, an inspiring gathering...
03/30/2026

This past week, we were honored to serve as a sponsor of the NC HOSA State Leadership Conference, an inspiring gathering of students who are already taking meaningful steps toward careers in health and service to others. Throughout the conference, we had the privilege of connecting with young people who are not only academically driven, but deeply motivated by a desire to make a difference in the lives of others.

At Carol Woods, cultivating pathways into health careers is part of our broader commitment to community and purpose. We believe in creating spaces where learning, mentorship, and real human connection come together, because healthcare is not just a profession, it is a relationship.

We are grateful to have been part of this experience and to support students as they continue to discover where their paths may lead!

🍀 Feeling Lucky at Carol Woods! 🍀Our staff and residents showed up in style today, decked out in their best green to cel...
03/17/2026

🍀 Feeling Lucky at Carol Woods! 🍀
Our staff and residents showed up in style today, decked out in their best green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! From festive outfits to big smiles, it’s moments like these that remind us how special our community truly is.
We are so lucky to be a part of Carol Woods 💚

03/12/2026

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Out of respect for the privacy and safety of all individuals involved, we are directing that this posting activity stop. Additional comments of this nature will be removed.

On Friday, our community celebrated a remarkable milestone, the retirement of Veronica Watts, our beloved Housekeeping C...
03/11/2026

On Friday, our community celebrated a remarkable milestone, the retirement of Veronica Watts, our beloved Housekeeping Co-Manager, after 34 years of dedicated service!
For more than three decades, Veronica did far more than keep our spaces clean and welcoming. She helped create a place that feels like home. Her quiet leadership, tireless work ethic, and genuine care for every resident, coworker, and guest left an imprint on this community that cannot be measured in years alone!
Veronica has been part of countless moments here, early mornings preparing the day, long afternoons ensuring every detail was just right, and the small everyday acts of kindness that made people feel seen and cared for. Through it all, she carried herself with grace, humility, and a deep commitment to the people around her.
Veronica leaves a legacy of service, relationships, and memories that will live on in the halls she helped care for and in the hearts of those who had the privilege of working alongside her.
Thank you, Veronica, for your dedication, your leadership, and your unwavering spirit. You have helped shape this community in ways that will last far beyond today.
As you step into this new chapter, may it be filled with rest, joy, and all the moments you now have time to enjoy. You will always be part of this family.
Congratulations on your well-earned retirement. ❤️💐

One of the things that makes Carol Woods feel like home is our pet-friendly campus 🐾Animals have a way of softening our ...
02/10/2026

One of the things that makes Carol Woods feel like home is our pet-friendly campus 🐾
Animals have a way of softening our days, sparking conversation, and creating moments of genuine connection. Whether it’s a resident pausing for a friendly greeting or a staff member finding a moment of calm during a busy day, pets bring comfort, joy, and a sense of togetherness to our community.

Being a pet-friendly campus means more than welcoming animals, it means nurturing well-being for everyone who lives and works here. The presence of pets reminds us to slow down, smile, and care for one another in simple, meaningful ways. 💙

02/10/2026

Architecture matters in aging services because the spaces we create influence dignity, safety, and quality of life.

Grateful to our Platinum Member, SFCS Architects for hosting last week's By Design Conference 2026 in Roanoke, VA, and to the many members who showed up ready to learn.

Gathered in the photo are all LeadingAge North Carolina members in attendance. From left to right starting in the back row from The Pines at Davidson are Nikhil Babu, Vernon Baker, and David Gentry. They are followed by Tommy Best, Tracy Biesecker, Davis Purdy, and Shelby Werner Rhew with Carol Woods Retirement Community, then Lee Syria with EveryAge, Reed VanderSlik with ThriveMore, Greg Hensley with Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Jennifer Reich Bartscht with ThriveMore, and Nate Futrell with Trinity Landing - A Senior Living Community. On the front row left to right is Tom Akins with LeadingAge NC, Ann Pressly with Trinity Landing, Brent Campbell with Arbor Acres, and Emily Jimerson and Curtis Jennings, both managing principals with SFCS.

12/09/2025

A tour of the festive beauty around our campus! From cozy decor to twinkling lights, the season is shining in every space. Happy Holidays to all!🎄🎅❤️

11/25/2025

Every now and then you get to meet your heroes. Yesterday in Chapel Hill, our Executive Director had that honor.

Eleanor Kinnaird, age 94, served in the North Carolina General Assembly for 16 years. She proudly represented the people of Orange and Chatham counties from 1997 to 2013.

Throughout his incarceration, Brian wrote several members of the General Assembly to bring to their attention matters inside the prison system that he believed needed their oversight. Only one ever wrote him back. Yesterday he got to meet her at the Peace and Justice Forum at Carol Woods Retirement Community, where he spoke about his personal journey and OurJourney.

"I still have her letters," Brian said. "I wasn't one of Ellie's constituents, couldn't vote, and was locked up, yet she took the time to respond thoughtfully, affirming my humanity in the process."

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750 Weaver Dairy Road
Chapel Hill, NC
27514

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