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Julian Woods Retirement Community


Nestled amongst the natural beauty of the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains in Arden, North Carolina awaits an elevated senior living experience at Julian Woods. Here, you'll find yourself surrounded by an abundant array of recreational amenities and local attractions that are just a stone's throw from your doorstep, so you can enjoy the ideal combination of nature and culture as you explore. The location of our pet-friendly community provides you with prime access to everything that makes our city such a special place to live, while also nourishing your mind, body, and soul. Welcome home to worry-free retirement living!

Our all-inclusive, 55 plus senior living community is home to those who relish living a luxurious lifestyle, complete with 24/7 service, resort-style dining, and lavish accommodations.

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421 Overlook Road Extension
Arden, NC 28704
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Julian Woods Retirement Community
Ruth C
Julian Woods Retirement Community
The staff is very caring and work hard to make it a good place to live. I get three meals a day cooked by two chefs that they hired from restaurants down in Asheville that were closed from the storm. People are courteous and not invasive in your life, but very pleasant. There are over 100 people her...
Sarah Ellington
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Such a beautiful facility and the staff is so kind and respectful! I would absolutely recommend this place for your loved ones.
Makenzi Thome
Julian Woods Retirement Community
There is no other place I would choose to have my loved one!
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Resident Ratings
Julian Woods Retirement Community

Ruth C
Julian Woods Retirement Community
The staff is very caring and work hard to make it a good place to live. I get three meals a day cooked by two chefs that they hired from restaurants down in Asheville that were closed from the storm. People are courteous and not invasive in your life, but very pleasant. There are over 100 people here but it doesn’t seem crowded because people aren’t out of their room at the same time unless it’s a gathering for a movie which is nightly, or an event that’s put on for our entertainment, such as music.
Sarah Ellington
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Such a beautiful facility and the staff is so kind and respectful! I would absolutely recommend this place for your loved ones.
Makenzi Thome
Julian Woods Retirement Community
There is no other place I would choose to have my loved one!
Kenzi Thome
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Incredible place with such a welcoming and caring staff! The facilities are well-kept and clean. Highly recommend!
Greg Foster
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Beautiful building, great location, very clean, friendly staff & residents, food is fabulous. A needed option for seniors in the Asheville area.
Albany Reed
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Julian Woods is a great community filled with great people, a lot of fun activities and amazing food. The employees try their best to help residents feel at home and it's really nice to see residents bonding with one another creating their own friendships and getting involved in clubs and special activities. The residents really thrive being involved in this community.
Sonya Corbin
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Such a lovely place! My mother and sister attended the Julian Woods Grand Opening a few weeks ago and they had a great experience. The brand new building speaks for itself, the food was amazing, the staff and residents were all so happy and it’s apparent that Julian Woods Retirement Community is top notch! The Senior Living Consultant, Martha Evans is amazing and has already invited my mother to come back for a private tour and lunch. We love following their events on Facebook as well, and the residents are always having so much fun!
Hannah Coggins
Julian Woods Retirement Community
This community as a whole exceeds any expectations you may hold! The entire area is clean and spotless as well as welcoming for anyone who may walk in the door! As you walk in, you are greeted with open arms and the feeling of being in paradise. The dining room is the best in my opinion. Spotless and clean, great food, and overall great employees. The dining supervisor, Sonya, greets everyone and makes sure you have everything you need! The overall experience is very much worth the 5 star.
Ateeba Bascoe
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Great atmosphere Delicious food😋. Awesome staff, great management.
Albany Reed
Julian Woods Retirement Community
It's a beautiful community always filled with activities, good people and amazing food.
Kim McBride
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Very impressed!
Jim B
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Everything we were hoping for and more. Amazing staff who are attentive to every detail, a talented chef who prepares excellent food and plenty of it, and tons of social interaction with new friends. There are fun and informative events daily. You really don’t have to leave the campus, but if you do it is conveniently located near restaurants, shopping, and cultural opportunities. A huge thumbs up!
HVS
Julian Woods Retirement Community
The good things here are new, good quality apartments and excellent food. Three healthy meals a day plus 24-hour snack options, special events, and ample menu choices. Good gym equipment and the in-house office of 33-Health provide superior physical therapy at additional cost. Intelligent activities and field trips Controlled size: because the facility is locked between other developments, this one can not expand, assuring it does not become too large and impersonal. Adjacent to Julian Park, so there’s nearby green space, a pretty little lake, and a useful “lung” in an urban area. Convenient proximity to shopping, good restaurants, medical care, transportation corridors, and the airport.
Fran W
Julian Woods Retirement Community
It's brand new. There's no buy-in and month-month rental; leave if you don't like it with 30 days' notice. Everything is included in your rent. All utilities including cable, three meals a day and the food is delicious. Light housekeeping is done on a weekly basis. There's a fitness center, a library, a craft room, a lounge, a theater. One and two-bedroom apartments are still available There are several three-bedroom apartments but I think those are already rented. Pets are allowed though dogs are only allowed in first-floor apartments I would definitely encourage anyone to visit and see if this is the right place for you or your loved ones.
Fran W
Julian Woods Retirement Community
It's brand new. There's no buy-in and month-month rental; leave if you don't like it with 30 days' notice. Everything is included in your rent. All utilities including cable, three meals a day and the food is delicious. Light housekeeping is done weekly. There's a fitness center, a library, a craft room, a lounge, a theater. One and two-bedroom apartments are still available There are several three-bedroom apartments but I think those are already rented. Pets are allowed though dogs are only allowed in first-floor apartments I would encourage anyone to visit and see if this is the right place for you or your loved ones.
Nancy Southers
Julian Woods Retirement Community
To our dear Glenna and Greg, Albany, Ellen, Martha, Blake, Sonya, David, and all of those behind-the-scene staffers - You are to be highly commended for your extraordinary efforts to make the recent Julian Woods grand opening such a delight for all of us Residents. Not only was it fabulous but it was SPECTACULAR. Without a doubt Resort Lifestyle Communities is very satisfied and most proud of its own Julian Woods. We had two sets of visitors to the grand opening: our Minister of Music at Fletcher First Baptist as well as our Sunday school teacher and his lovely wife, and a sweet, loving couple from our old stomping grounds at Ballantree Dr., Asheville. They not only enjoyed touring this beautiful facility, but the wonderful camaraderie from visitors and residents alike. They continue commenting on the beautiful festivities. Julian Woods is set to become one of the most popular retirement facilities in this area and we are very fortunate to be able to call this our home. We’ve not met a stranger here yet as both men and women are very special people who we can certainly, with abundant pride, call our new family. Thank you all for making our stay here a most rewarding and pleasant one. With much love and gratitude, Nancy & Mary
Dee Santorini
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Beautiful facility, tons of amenities.
Candace & Linda
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Dear Staff of Julian Woods Retirement Community, Thank you for your gracious hospitality! You gave us a beautiful home away from home to visit our friends. May you be blessed today and days to come as you continue to build community. Candace & Linda
Anne Schoepfle
Julian Woods Retirement Community
My friends moved in here a couple of months ago and I’ve been to visit them at least twice a week as they settle in. This is a lovely welcoming facility with prime rib brunches on Sundays, lots of interesting activities, and the most helpful staff ever. My friends are positive about leaving their longtime home and state- they are thriving with great food and socialization.
Judy Moore
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Sunday brunch is amazing!
Tori Lynn
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Love this place!❤️
Jennifer Rusch King
Julian Woods Retirement Community
Such a welcoming community! I’m so happy my mom found you guys and that I was able to help her move in and meet some fantastic people!
Luci Owenby
Julian Woods Retirement Community
I love this place I have a friend there she has a beautiful apartment the staff is great they are so good and very helpful to everyone and the food is great
Craig O'Dell
Julian Woods Retirement Community
This community is both a country comfort (the beautiful trees, the birds singing ... and the casual comfortable environment ... and also, clearly a state-of-the-art environment) The residents are refreshingly engaged with life and activity .. many engaging activities. From chess to billiards ( from 8 ball to 9 ball .. singles or partners ... it's on 😊) a modest game room .. with perhaps shuffleboard in the future. A most complimentary environment for comfortable.. engaging people .. a nice spot 🌄
SM
Julian Woods Retirement Community
I am a CNA and just visited with my Client. Julian Woods is by far the most beautiful community and everyone was so kind. The apartments are huge, the food looks amazing, I loved the water pond in the lobby, and it is not more expensive than what he pays now, but a world of difference between the 2 places.
Mark
Julian Woods Retirement Community
We toured Julian Woods Retirement Community and it's brand new. They've done an excellent job of providing all of the support. It's an attractive place. We didn't choose Julian Woods because it's a little further away from Hendersonville, which we wanted to be in. They have very nice 24-hour day food. We looked at two bedrooms and they were perfectly adequate. We toured with the manager and she was very cordial and we got along fine.
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What "All-Inclusive" Means


It means everything for one monthly rent with no buy-in fee or long-term lease. It means spending time doing the things you love, instead of doing chores like cooking, cleaning, or maintaining a home.

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The Resort Lifestyle


A resort lifestyle means choice and flexibility. It means doing as much or as little as you want to do. Happy hour, fitness classes, trips to the mall or trips abroad... It means living life to the fullest.

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We take great pride in recognizing what brings a smile to your face every day in our all-inclusive community.

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All-Inclusive Services and Amenities


We've thought of everything. The value and luxury built into our long list of amenities are what sets us apart. Our month-to-month rent includes no hidden fees. With everything taken care of by our professional staff, you'll have the time and freedom to enjoy all the amenities and services we have to offer!

Full Kitchens

Custom Cabinets

Designer Countertops

Spacious Walk-In Closets

Washer & Dryer Hook-Ups

Individual Climate Controls

Ceiling Fans

No Fee For Pets

Paid Utilities

Cable TV and Wi-Fi

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Great Meals, Great Variety, Great Convenience


Our signature Freedom Dining program is our most talked-about amenity among our residents. The program mimics the dining experience of a luxury resort. Professional chefs work hard to provide three wonderful, nutritious meals each day - meals that pair nicely with flexible hours, with snacks always available in between.

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Our Floor Plans


Our apartment homes are thoughtfully designed with full open kitchens and spacious closets. Some have patios and some have balconies. Click on the type of apartment home you're interested in to see our layout options.

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Travel Program


We participate in the RLC Travel Program, where residents can stay for free in the guest suites of our sister communities.

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ADDRESS:
421 Overlook Road Extension
Arden, NC 28704


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