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Explore Carol Woods through our interactive campus map. Our 120-acre arboretum-certified senior living campus in Chapel Hill includes gardens, dining venues, walking trails, wellness facilities, and gathering spaces thoughtfully connected to support community, nature, and a vibrant retirement lifestyle.

Grounds/Maint. Building & Other
Grounds/Maint. Building & Other
Grounds/Maint. Building & Other
Grounds/Maint. Building & Other
Community Buildings
Community Buildings
Community Buildings
Community Buildings
Healthcare Buildings
Healthcare Buildings
Healthcare Buildings
Healthcare Buildings
Apartments
Apartments
Apartments
Apartments
Coventry Townhomes
Coventry Townhomes
Coventry Townhomes
Coventry Townhomes
Original Cottages
Original Cottages
Original Cottages
Original Cottages
Duplex Cottages
Duplex Cottages
Duplex Cottages
Duplex Cottages

Road Entrance

A sign reading "Carol Woods" is displayed between two stone posts in front of green trees.

Main Entrance

Covered outdoor area with a stone entrance, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Main Building

Two women talking at a reception desk in a bright, modern office space.

Social/Assembly Hall

Empty auditorium with rows of red chairs facing a stage with a grand piano.

Guest House

A single-story house with a red roof, surrounded by bushes and trees in the background.

Magnolia Dining Building

A dining table with blue tablecloth, set for four with white napkins and glasses.

Croquet Court

Four people playing croquet on a grassy field surrounded by trees.

Rose Garden

A woman in a hat examines roses in a garden on a sunny day.

Building #1 - Apartments

Row of houses with red roofs surrounded by green trees and white flowering bushes.

Resident Art Studio

An elderly woman in a blue shirt and red apron paints on a large canvas.

Building #2 - Apartments

A winding path leads through a landscaped green area between apartment buildings with trees and bushes.

Building #3 - Apartments

A curved concrete path winds through a garden with blooming flowers and large trees.

Fitness Center

Older adults exercising on stationary bikes and treadmills in a fitness center.

Building #4 - Healthcare Center & Clinic

An elderly person uses a walker, assisted by a healthcare worker in a hallway.

Learning & Leisure Garden

A small garden waterfall flows over rocks, surrounded by green plants and potted flowers.

Building #5 - Central Assisted Living

An elderly woman and a younger woman smile while looking through a photo album on the couch.

Building #6 - Garden Assisted Living

Aerial view of a landscaped garden with pathways, a gazebo, and surrounding greenery.

Building #7 - Garden Assisted Living

A small white wooden bridge surrounded by colorful flowers in front of a house.

Assisted Living Garden

A wooden gazebo surrounded by raised flower beds with blooming plants and greenery.

Upper Loop

A single-story brick house with a blooming pink tree in the front yard.

Middle Loop

Two people walk a dog along a quiet, tree-lined suburban street during the day.

Lower Loop

A brick house with a red roof and white porch, surrounded by green trees and bushes.

Dog Park

A curly-haired dog stands happily on a seesaw in the woods with a ball nearby.

Krusa Craft Shop

An elderly man smiles while standing next to a woodworking machine in a workshop.

The Farmer’s Garden

A community garden with various plants and vegetables growing in neatly organized plots.

Walking Trail

A group of people walking with trekking poles through a forested trail.

Upper Pond

A fountain sprays water in the center of a pond surrounded by trees and a building.
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Nature Woven into Daily Life

Arboretum

Carol Woods is proud to be a nationally accredited Level II Arboretum, one of only four CCRCs in the country with this distinction. Our 120-acre wooded campus, nestled in Chapel Hill’s vibrant retirement and university corridor, features curated plantings, walking trails, and native habitats that support reflection, recreation, and biodiversity. Residents enjoy the beauty and serenity of nature every day, in a setting that’s as thoughtfully tended as the community itself.

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Three people on a wooden walkway, holding binoculars, look and point towards the trees.Two elderly women walking with trekking poles through a forest trail on a sunny day.
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