Why The Willows at Raleigh?
Independent senior living at The Willows at Raleigh takes an inspired, contemporary approach to healthy aging. Maximizing your independence in ways you never expected, but in which you will delight. Here, you can make more friends, uncover hidden talents, and fully embrace the benefits of lifelong wellness. With no to-do list weighing you down, you will find it easy to reconnect with what always has brought you joy—and explore new passions as well. Exceptional Independent Living is yours at The Willows at Raleigh.
Meet the Team
Eric Soderlund
Executive Director
Carl Stephens
Executive Chef
Dana LaMendola
Life Enrichment Coordinator
Lilla Juhasz
Life Enrichment Director
Bryan Schlatter
Sales Counselor
Victor Garcia
Maintenance Supervisor
Melissa Dubon
Housekeeping Supervisor
Core Values
For us, these are not just words on a wall. These are words we live by. They set the tone of The Willows at Raleigh and for every Solera Senior Living community.
Communication
We speak openly and honestly as a collaborative team and proactively appreciate team members for their positive contributions
Creativity
We continuously enhance the ways we serve our community
Compassion
We are empathetic, caring, appreciative, fair and inclusive
Commitment
We consistently strive to exceed service and safety standards and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, loved ones, guests and colleagues
What Makes Us Different?
Sometimes it feels good to be in the center of the action. Other times, you’re content to enjoy a relaxing and restorative ambiance that feels like floating on air. Here, you can do both. That’s because The Willows at Raleigh is located in a residential area in Raleigh, North Carolina, giving you easy access to big-city amenities while still wrapping you in small-town charm. You’re close to the best of Raleigh shopping and dining, as well as major attractions in the capital city.
You’ve found a retirement address that truly puts it all together—a perfect blend of freedom, vitality, and community. The Willows at Raleigh is not only above par, it’s the clear winner.
Solera Senior Living has a singular focus: to develop, own, and operate communities that will inspire a better quality of life for seniors. With personalized service, engaging programs, and best-in-class amenities, Solera’s innovative approach elevates the entire senior living experience.
Founded in 2016 and based in Denver, CO, Solera Senior Living’s core pillars include attracting, developing, and engaging high caliber talent, consistently delivering exceptional hospitality services, creating enriching resident programs, utilizing smart technologies, delivering high quality resident care, and designing elegant environments that are hyper-local and experiential.
Here are some of our partnerships with Raleigh Area Businesses:
Curana Health brings high-quality, personalized medical care directly to senior living communities. Our expert providers offer monthly primary care visits, in-room urgent care, chronic disease management, lab coordination, and palliative services—without residents ever needing to leave home. With 24/7 provider access and a dedicated care team, we focus on prevention, comfort, and better health outcomes. Learn more at curanahealth.com.
When life’s events require extra help, Assisting Hands® Home Care provides individualized non-medical in-home care services to people of all ages, in many situations. At The Willows at Raleigh, Assisting Hands partners with Vital Watch, a 24-hour health monitoring and management service, to provide support and peace of mind for our residents. These services are fully covered by Medicare. To learn more, contact assistinghands.com or vitalwatch24.com.
EmpowerMe Wellness offers a fully integrated service model addressing every need a senior might have and brings resources on-site, so they can receive treatment right in their own community and live happier, healthier, and longer in place. As a result of our model, we provide nearly twice the amount of therapy as a typical home healthcare plan, and the communities we serve see an over 66% increase in therapy and preventive wellness programs.
Find out more at empowerme.com.
VitalWatch is a unique healthcare service that provides 24-hour health monitoring and management to individuals who have chronic health conditions, have recently been discharged from a hospital or healthcare facility, or endured a recent health change. The service is covered by Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans.
Find out more at vitalwatch24.com.
With quality pharmaceutical services and best customer care, our residents’ medication needs are well served at Springfield Pharmacy. This trusted, locally-owned community pharmacy is dedicated to providing a personalized, positive experience. Offering our residents the convenience of delivery of medications, as well as booster and flu vaccinations, Springfield Pharmacy is a vital partner in our focus on wellness and longevity. Learn more at springfieldpharmacycare.com.
As the leading provider of health services in Wake County, WakeMed takes an active role in making the local community a better place to live, work, and play. WakeMed has three acute care hospitals, a physical rehabilitation hospital and a mental health hospital, as well as four healthplexes with stand-alone, 24/7 emergency departments, and a variety of outpatient services throughout the region. We are proud to partner with this exceptional resource for wellness, education, high-quality services, medical technology, and compassionate care for our residents. Learn the whole story at www.wakemed.org.
Location
The Willows at Raleigh is located in the Triangle Town Center in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina (on the northeast side of Raleigh along I-540). Three shopping centers are within 0.5 mile of the property. Five parks are within 5.5 miles, including Marsh Creek Park, Durant Nature Park, and North Wake Landfill District Park. Downtown Raleigh is a short drive away.
North Carolina State University, the NC State Fairgrounds, Millbrook, Wake Forest and Falls Lake State Recreation Area are a short drive away. Duke Raleigh Hospital and Concentra Urgent Care are also nearby.