Firm： BCT Design Group

Type： Government + Health › Aging Facility Residential › Multi Unit Housing

STATUS： Built

YEAR： 2015

SIZE： 300,000 sqft - 500,000 sqft

A thoughtfully created, dynamic approach to retirement living, the design and amenities of Carolina Bay combine the elegance of Cape Fear Heritage Architecture with a relaxing resort atmosphere, all built into every resident’s lifestyle. Carolina Bay was planned as an integral part of the Autumn Hall mixed-use development to provide living and care options that benefit from a larger community. This planned CCRC offers independent and assisted living apartments and dedicated skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation options within its Bradley Creek Health Center. The quality of design and attention to detail from planning to FF&E permeate Carolina Bay, no matter the venue or level of care.

Increased independence and connectivity are integral to the community’s plan. Apartments, amenity spaces, and hallways are attractive and barrier-free, with an abundance of natural light and views of gardens and ponds. Residents and CCRC guests can enjoy four different dining venues at Carolina Bay. These include fine dining by reservation only, dining with a feature exhibition cooking station, a casual bar and grille, and an uptown market that provides take-out. Assisted Living and Skilled Care residents and guests can enjoy the offerings within the four dining venues or within their ward’s adjacent dining options. Memory Care’s residential setting offers dining, kitchen, and living spaces for residents and their families. To encourage activity and promote wellness, Carolina Bay includes many opportunities for fitness, recreational, and spa activities. Fitness facilities include senior-friendly equipment, an indoor therapy pool, locker rooms, and spaces for group classes and the spa provides options for salon and therapy services,

Carolina Bay features a variety of living options, Independent Living apartments of various designs ranging from 700 SF to 1,400 SF. For those who want to enjoy the services and amenities of Carolina Bay while still benefiting from living along the streets of Autumn Hall, Carolina Bay’s Mansion Flats offer an alternate living option within nine 6-unit, fully accessible buildings. Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Care residences within Carolina Bay’s Bradley Creek Health Center are equally well-appointed and designed in a residential, supportive setting. Carolina Bay was designed to give its residents options in all areas of life, including flexible restaurant selections, a multi-dimensional wellness center, diverse indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and a variety of living and care choices.