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Senior Living in Arden, NC

Loving life.
Thriving together.

Ardenwoods is a retirement community in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Arden, NC. Our 48-acre campus offers the privacy and beauty of a mountain resort with easy access to all the shopping, dining, arts and cultural attractions of Asheville. It's the best of both worlds filled with life-enriching opportunities, friendly faces and the joy of connecting with people who share your love of life.

Joyful Days

Community Life

Life is good at Ardenwoods. Every day is an opportunity to enhance your quality of life. Whether that means working towards a fitness goal in the gym or pool. Walking the trails on our campus. Joining an art class, singing in the choir or meeting friends for Friday social hour before sitting down to a chef-prepared dinner. You design your days and do what makes you happy. We'll take care of everything else.

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Well-Appointed Residences

Independent Living

We offer a choice of one, two or three-bedroom floor plans for independent living residents. Each apartment home features large windows that create inviting, sunlit spaces for living, dining and relaxing. High quality finishes, including granite countertops, and thoughtful design, such as pull-out shelving, are standard. Housekeeping and maintenance are included, so you can spend more time enjoying your hobbies and leave the chores to us.

A cozy living room with a sofa, chairs, small table, and a dining area with a round table.

Here For You

Continuing Care

When you or someone you love needs help with bathing, dressing, mobility or other daily activity, we can help. Heather Glen, our on-site assisted living community, offers as much or as little help as needed. Open to residents and non-residents of Ardenwoods, Heather Glen offers a homelike environment where you'll be treated with dignity and offered opportunities to embrace a fulfilling lifestyle.

Support Our Mission

Foundation

Our Baptist Retirement Homes Foundation offers donors the opportunity to support the mission of ThriveMore in three areas:

  • Financial Assistance for Residents in Need
  • Subsidized Medications for Seniors
  • Enhancing our Communities

To learn more about ways to give and how your generosity can make a difference in the lives of North Carolina seniors, click the button below or contact Kevin Cook, Director of Development, at kcook@thrivemorenc.org.

“We are healthy and we are enjoying it. There is a difference between existing and living. We go for the living part.”
— Tyler M., Resident

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