The Carolina Highlands at Village Green

The Carolina Highlands is an independent living community. Assisted living is offered nearby at The Carolina Inn, within the same Village Green neighborhood.

The community works with a network of local physicians and healthcare professionals to share wellness information with residents.

Floor plans are single-level, maintenance-free one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, with cozy bedrooms that often include an en suite bath.

Apartment features include a full kitchen with modern appliances, washer and dryer hookups, a large patio or balcony, additional storage, and vaulted ceilings or garden views depending on the plan.

Monthly fees include all utilities except phone, cable and internet, along with interior and exterior home repairs. Pets are welcome.

Concierge services are offered seven days a week, and the concierge can help with special requests or travel beyond the scheduled transportation routes.

Scheduled chauffeured transportation is included, and weekly grocery shopping trips are provided.

Residents also have indoor mailboxes, additional storage and maintenance service around the clock.

Dinner is served in the Tartan dining room in a restaurant-style setting, with a daily continental breakfast and a nightly happy hour.

Dinner service Monday through Friday is part of the monthly fee.

Chef-inspired three-course meals include low sodium, sugar-free and gluten-free options, with a choice of soup or salad and a selection of main courses, sides and dessert.

Residents can choose in-room dining for the evening, and each apartment has a fully equipped kitchen.

Culinary events include monthly theme nights, luncheons, wine tastings and in-kitchen cooking demonstrations.

Fitness offerings include senior stretches, chair aerobics, balance and mobility sessions, group fitness, yoga and Tai Chi.

Social events include happy hours, ladies lunch outings, bingo, poker and game nights, coloring circles and holiday parties.

Outings include shopping trips, breakfast and lunch outings, Christmas lights tours and special performances around town.

Educational programs, lectures and seminars are part of the calendar.

The fitness center is open around the clock and has cardio equipment, treadmills, recumbent bikes and strength training equipment.

Shared spaces include a library and business center, a media room, a gathering room, landscaped gardens and walking trails.

Apartments use universal design for accessibility, and the building has an elevator with controlled access.

The community sits on the 100-acre Village Green campus on the southwest side of Fayetteville, with stately trees, rolling hills and water views.

Doctors' offices, medical services and day spas are nearby, and Cape Fear Valley Hospital is less than a mile away.

Nearby destinations include Cross Creek Mall, Cape Fear Botanical Garden, Cape Fear Regional Theatre, the Airborne and Special Operations Museum and Fort Liberty.