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The Arboretum Apartments

Updated 2026-08-23 · 1,344 reviewed · 419 listed · Scored from 108 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(108) 59 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Senior Living ApartmentsAffordable & Section 8 HousingLuxury ApartmentsFurnished & Corporate HousingPet-Friendly ApartmentsStudent Housing
The Arboretum Apartments
Services
Senior Living Apartments, Affordable & Section 8 Housing, Luxury Apartments
Reviews
108

What Residents Say

Five-star reviews highlight speedy maintenance, responsive leasing staff (Alexander and Tara specifically), and a quiet, well-maintained community where residents feel supported. One and two-star reviews paint a starkly different picture: management unresponsiveness to serious complaints, cosmetic repairs that fail, fixtures deteriorating after years without replacement, and reports of aggressive or dismissive conduct by staff members. Recent complaints include unpaid-rent accusations sent despite timely payment and a fire safety issue handled negligently.

Long-term residents report a steep decline since ownership and management changes. Newer residents with quick tour experiences praise the leasing process; those with problems beyond the first months describe weeks-long waits for fixes, safety concerns left unaddressed, and complaints that go unresolved. The split between honeymoon-period five-stars and later-stage one/two-stars suggests strong first impressions mask systemic issues with ongoing maintenance and dispute resolution.

Praised for
  • quick maintenance response (when staff present)
  • friendly leasing staff member (Alexander/Tara)
  • clean grounds and amenities
  • affordable rent and community events
Watch-outs
  • slow or incomplete maintenance repairs over time
  • unresponsive management and complaint handling
  • staff misconduct and aggressive behavior toward residents
  • long-term carpet and fixture deterioration
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Best for: New renters or those prioritizing smooth leasing and quick initial service responses.
Think twice if: You are a long-term or senior resident needing sustained maintenance, safety compliance, or responsive complaint handling over months or years.

What This Community Gets Right

  • Named leasing staff deliver smooth tour and move-in experience
  • Maintenance crew responds quickly when work orders are filed
  • Quiet, naturalistic setting with walking track and wildlife
  • Affordable rent with active community events

Before You Tour

  • Leasing agent Alexander consistently praised for professionalism and attentiveness during tours and move-ins
  • Property manager Tara noted in recent reviews for responsiveness and help during move-in and early residency
  • Maintenance crew praised for speed on work orders (plumbing, pest control, appliances)
  • Resident of 18 years reports receiving erroneous late-fee texts despite timely rent payment; management office called police instead of resolving
  • Senior resident (69 years old, 9 years tenure) reports smoke alarm broken one month, deemed non-emergency by management, fire department called and alarm chirped loudly for two days; management claimed resident responsible for ceiling installation despite physical inability
  • Long-term resident (6 years) reports no carpet cleaning in entire tenure; bathtub repairs failed despite painting
  • Multiple residents describe delayed or patch-only repairs lasting weeks

Maintenance, Management & More

Senior Living Apartments
Praised for quiet setting and activity events; complained of dismissive staff toward residents with dementia and long maintenance delays on essential repairs like smoke alarms.
Affordable & Section 8 Housing
Rent described as affordable and approachable; no price complaints in reviews.
Furnished & Corporate Housing
No specific mentions of furnished units or corporate services in review text.
Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dog park and pet-friendly amenity mentioned in website claims; one senior resident expressed they would not trust the complex with their pet due to overall deterioration.
Student Housing
No specific evidence in review text.
Luxury Apartments
No luxury-specific amenities or services evidenced in reviews; property quality described as declining.

Compared to Nearby Communities

  • Rated 3.6 against a 4.13 average across the 12 senior living apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

How This Score Was Calculated

How We Score
Star rating 9
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Scores by Category

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Common Renter Questions

How quickly do maintenance staff respond to work orders?
Reviewers who saw quick responses described same-day or next-day attendance. However, older reviews and long-term residents report waits of one to four weeks and partial repairs that fail repeatedly.
What is the move-in experience like?
Recent renters touring with leasing staff Alexander or Tara reported smooth, professional, stress-free processes with thorough explanations. One reviewer noted "Alexander went above and beyond."
Is this complex suitable for seniors?
Amenities include a walking track and quiet grounds, praised by some seniors. However, long-term senior residents report that safety issues (like non-functional smoke alarms) are not treated as urgent, and staff have been reported as dismissive or aggressive toward residents with health or mobility concerns.

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Last updated 2026-08-23