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Capital Oaks



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Welcome to Worry-Free
Living in Raleigh!

Raleigh's historic landmarks and growing city attractions of arts, festivals, sports, and shopping make it an ideal location for Capital Oaks. Surrounded by lush greenery and gently rolling hills, our all-inclusive retirement community is home to those who relish living a luxurious lifestyle.

Schedule a tour and join us for lunch. You'll see why Capital Oaks is the ideal choice for senior living in Raleigh.


6498 Ray Road | Raleigh, NC 27613

Awards & Distinctions

We are proud that Capital Oaks has been recognized as a leader in senior living!

One Price, Total
Peace of Mind


What makes Resort Lifestyle Communities different from most independent retirement communities is that all services and amenities are included in one monthly price with no buy-in fee. That means residents can truly relax and enjoy all that life has to offer!

Aging in Place,
Made Effortless


Our communities are thoughtfully designed so residents can settle in and stay—comfortably, confidently, and on their terms. If additional care is ever needed, residents can contract with reputable third-party in-home healthcare providers for support right where they live.* It's just one more way we help you age in place, without compromising the lifestyle you love.


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*Fee-based service
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Why You'll Love
Our Community


Our all-inclusive, independent senior living community offers choice and flexibility. That means doing as much or as little as you want — happy hours, fitness classes, trips to the mall, or trips abroad. Live life to the fullest in Raleigh with 24/7 service, resort-style dining, and beautiful accommodations.


We prioritize safety as well as transparency with month-to-month rent, no hidden fees, buy-in fees, or long-term leases. It's truly worry-free living.


Freedom Dining


Our Signature Freedom Dining program is the most treasured amenity among our residents. Professional chefs provide three excellent, nutritious meals each day at flexible hours. Plus, the Chef's Pantry offers fresh sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, and grab-n-go snacks between meals.


We can't wait to serve you!


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◆ Everything You Need ◆

Services
and Amenities

Your monthly rent includes access to all services and amenities so you can fully enjoy retirement. From chef-prepared meals to housekeeping and social events, everything is designed to make your life worry-free. Pets are welcome, too!
Freedom Dining
  • Flexible Dining Hours
  • Sunday Brunch
  • 24-Hour Chef's Pantry
  • Tableside Service
  • Meal Delivery for Daily Meals
  • Casual Buffet
  • Professional Chefs
  • Fresh, Healthy Ingredients
Convenient Services
  • Live-in Managers
  • 24/7 Concierge
  • Weekly Housekeeping
  • Medical Alert System
  • Free Scheduled Transportation
  • Valet Parking Services
  • Maintenance Staff
  • Visitor Suite Available
Comfortable Living
  • Full Kitchens
  • In-Unit Washer & Dryer
  • Individual Climate Control
  • Paid Utilities
  • Cable TV and Wi-Fi
  • Spacious Walk-in Closets
  • Choice of Floor Plan
  • Custom Cabinets
Fun Community
  • Daily Social Activities
  • Fitness Center
  • Library & Billiards
  • Arts & Crafts Room
  • Health & Wellness Programs
  • Shopping & Outings
  • Computer Center
  • 150-Seat Theater

Thrive in Body and Soul


At Capital Oaks, wellness is woven into daily life. Enjoy fitness classes, social activities, and programs that keep you feeling energized and connected — inside and out. Ready to embrace a healthier you?



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◆ Main Street & More ◆

We offer the convenience of an on-site bank, pharmacy, gift shop, and salon that are fee-based. Should the need arise for additional support, you have the freedom to contract with your choice of home health provider.

Bring Your Pet to Paradise


Retirement at Capital Oaks, is even better with your furry friend by your side. Our pet-friendly community welcomes cats, dogs, and more to share in the fun and relaxation of all-inclusive living. Curious about life with pets here?



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Travel Program

If you love exploring the country, you'll adore the RLC Travel Program. Residents can stay in the guest suite of any of our sister communities for free!

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Community Events

Our event calendar is designed to bring friends and neighbors together to discover common interests and foster a strong sense of community. From fitness classes and book clubs to happy hours, games, workshops, and fun outings, there's no shortage of activities to fill your free time.

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Thoughtfully
Designed Plans

Our apartment homes include full kitchens, spacious closets, and walk-in showers with safety features. Some homes have patios, and others have balconies.
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◆ Living Here ◆

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Capital Oaks Reviews

My wife [name removed] & I have been here a week now and have been very satisfied with all facets of support. Every staff member has been very helpful and cordial. The meals have been very good with a good variety. We are just beginning to take advantage of the activities offered.
Vel H
My sister is very happy living there. She has made friends, enjoys the exercise class, and other activities. The food is excellent! I have enjoyed a few meals there. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Julie M
Capital Oaks is one of many independent living communities in the RLC Brand throughout the country. All buildings have the exact floor plan. They have roomy apartments from small to large size. In the front entrance is a pretty coy pond. Beyond that is a roomy dining hall serving all meals cafeteria style and included in the monthly rent. As you step outside the dining area, the halls to the right and left have different services: theater, meeting rooms, mailroom, exercise room, pharmacy, hair salon, game room. In the middle of the hall is a big table where people can help complete a large size puzzle. There are different daily activities such as games and religious services. The staff and residents seem very friendly and welcoming. A number of residents have lived here for a long time - 7 or 8 years. I am very glad I chose to come to Capital Oaks.
Mary D
Such a warm and wonderful community with all-inclusive amenities galore! The staff are extremely welcoming and genuinely kind to the residents. The food is outstanding as well - look no further!
Bret D
Capital Oaks is a beautiful facility. When you first walk in, you see the beautiful lobby. There’s a water fountain in the center with fish. The floors above have an open area and railings so you can look down or all the way up to the skylight. Past the water fountain is the dining room. They have cafeteria style serving. But they also have servers to carry the tray for those in need. The food is delicious! My sister moved here from Minneapolis after having health issues. It was a wonderful way for her to make friends. She stays very active with the daily exercise classes, book club, afternoon and evening movies and Walking group. After looking at four other facilities, Capital Oaks definitely outshines all of them!
Julie M
A recent tour at Capital Oaks Retirement was very informative, with the live-in management showing great concern and attention to the residents. The accommodations were impressive and resident engagement was obvious.
E. Ramona Brown
I toured Capital Oaks today because I'm looking for a quality continuing care residence for my 91-year-old father. Sherita was an excellent tour guide and explained all that Capital Oaks has to offer very clearly. I was impressed with everything about this place and look forward to bringing my father here for his tour and a meal.
M'Liz Riechers
My mom moved into Capital Oaks. I chose it because it was extremely clean, and I loved the fact that the property managers lived on the property. I've tried their food and I think it's good. They have a beautiful movie theater. They offer different activities for the residents like bingo. It's a very, very nice facility.
Chevion
The food at Capital Oaks is delicious! My dad lived there for 4 years, and LOVED it! You will too!
Susan Rains
We are all happy with the way the staff relates to us. Please visit! You'll be very impressed and satisfied with what you find - a sunny, bright, smiling place. It is one of the most welcoming communities. They are very involved. I would recommend it to others. They have a fabulous travel program, in which you can stay at any resort lifestyle community for 5 days.
Marry
We are all happy with the way the staff relates to us. Please come visit. I think you'll be very impressed and happy with what you find a sunny, bright, smiling place. It is one of the most welcoming communities. They are very involved. I would recommend it to others. They have a fabulous travel program, in which you can stay at any resort lifestyle community for 5 days.
Marry
My wife and I were planning to relocate from MD to NC to be closer to friends and families. It is a long term plan to address my wife's health conditions. We visited several facilities that would meet our criteria: location, cost, amenities, etc. We met May and she treated us to lunch on site, on a Saturday, her day off, at Capital Oaks in Raleigh. I was very impressed by May and her facility. The facility is well kept, good food with decent choices, friendly and welcoming staff, and friendly residents. May was extremely helpful. Not only did she explain everything about Capital Oaks, she also helped inform us what we should be looking for in an independent living home which is new to us. However, we did not choose Capital Oaks but decided on another facility because of the location. The chosen home is 15-minutes away from my daughter and our grandchildren, 5-minutes from our best friend, and 10-minutes from shops and places we are familiar and frequent. We discovered that the monthly cost of the facilities we visited are comparable (within $600) and they all have similar amenities, some more suitable for your age group and hobbies. Capital Oaks was one of our top choices but lost out simply because of our preference in location. But I would highly recommend any 55+ looking for this type of life style in Wake County to check out Capital Oaks.
Mr. Tom M Tai
I went to Capital Oaks yesterday. It was a nice environment. The room that I went into was perfectly big enough, clean, and provided all our needs. The dining area was perfect. It was a nice, friendly social atmosphere. Everything was clean. They have Zumba, exercise classes, a movie theater, group tours, games, and reading. They have a library for reading. Those are the things that I like. The staff that I met were friendly. They responded to my questions. The director was very friendly and very open.
Carol
I toured this community and it was very nice, top-notch. The dining is buffet style versus restaurant style like a lot of other facilities are. A better fit for more active residents who don't have trouble getting around.
Anonymous
It is an excellent place if your loved one can afford it. This would be an excellent choice. The friendliness, protection, the food is excellent, and the residents are well taken care of and these stand out to me. There are lots of choices for meals for the three meals a day, plus there is a 24-hour station the resident can choose to access. The activities are very nice. There are outings, games, bingo, happy hour, and more activities for the residents to choose from.
Rosemarie
Everytime is wonderful here. The staff are so helpful and friendly. The food is great and all of the activities are great. I'm here 3 years and have been very happy here.
Judith R
I loved Capital Oaks. It's an independent living and it was very, very welcoming, very clean, and very pretty. The apartments weren't as updated as I thought they would be, but they were nice, clean, and comfortable-looking. The staff who assisted me during the tour was excellent. They answered all the questions I had and they gave me all the information I needed. They knew their stuff and they knew the facility. They went into all the activities, the transportation, and all that so they did a great job touring me. Their dining area was pretty but I didn't taste the food. I saw a library, a fitness room, and there was a pool. One thing I also noticed with them is the exceptional follow-up.
Lisa
I love Capital Oaks. The staff was extremely friendly, answered all of my questions, took me around the whole building, and showed me all the benefits. They had ice cream all day long. They not only had ice cream, but if you were really hungry during the middle of the day, they had a refrigerated section that you can just go pull something from. Food is included. They had rooms for singles and rooms for doubles. They had two sizes for singles. The room was really beautiful and big enough for what I needed. It's around 700 or 800 square feet, so it's plenty of space for one person. They had a library, a common room where they show movies, and trips to doctors and shopping. They had a contract with a pharmacy in Raleigh. They had a separate little room set aside so that you could go in during the day if you needed aspirin or anything, over-the-counter medicine, or supplies. You could also have the pharmacy drop off your medication there and they have a person from the pharmacy that's there at certain hours, so you didn't have to go out for medication. They gave me some passes to come in at a later time to have a meal, which was very nice. It has a very nice environment. It's modern and upscale. They have 35 units across the country and they reserve a room in each of those units so that if you were traveling to that city, you could go and stay at the sister facility at no cost.
Elizabeth
Stopped by this beautiful community today and was really impressed by what I found. A welcoming atmosphere with staff you want to be around-- what a great find!
Julianne Elizabeth Shelton
Our mother moved to Capital Oaks during the pandemic,, and she has adjusted well, thanks to the fantastic amenities and friendly environment. Vaccinations were handled at the facility, and the activities have expanded. The meal options and other resources have been very good for her. We have also been able to provide additional services as needed with little trouble. Staff including Eric Avery have been generous with their time and helpful. The location is truly similar to a cruise ship in terms of its offerings.
Brian J Murphy
My Mom has been a resident of Capitol Oaks for 5 months. She loves her new home! The entire staff is friendly and very helpful. The meal options are excellent and the food is delicious! Capitol Oaks also has a variety of daily activities that caters to all different interests, ice cream socials, arts & crafts and happy hour with live music just to name a few. I give Capital Oaks an A+
Kristen Sousa
My mom and dad have been there almost 3 years and love it!
Karen Britt
I have lived here at Capital Oaks for over Four + years. I just love it. Can’t imagine living In any retirement community that would be nicer than Capital Oaks.
Joann L. Zechman
Mom has lived here for 13 months. We are thrilled with our choice of Capital Oaks. The staff is amazing, the facility and Mom’s apartment are beautifully maintained. The residents are warm and friendly here. ❤️
Marianne Ducros Gonwa
Thank you for all you do. I know my parents are in good hands.
Denise Paretta Giszczynski
Another week of amazing, stimulating, fun distraction from isolation. YEY, Capital Oaks. Also a special thanks to the all of the food staff who work so hard.🙂
Dot Krimm

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