Continuing Care Retirement Communities Communities in Candler, NC

"I was looking for placement for my mother and showed up at this facility unannounced. Everyone was very friendly and I received an excellent tour. The building looks like new. It smelled great and the people there seem happy. "

"My friend has been very comfortably placed at Brooks Howell. As far as I know, it has all the different levels so if you go in at one level and you need stepped up care, you can stay there and you'd be given more care. She needed to be in the nursing home. She couldn't cook her own meals. She can dress herself and she is allowed to be taken out. I wanted to take her out to church in some days and they were very careful to make sure they got her sister's permission. They had good methods. Then when I was allowed to take her out, they're happy to see me and they're pleased she's getting out. I have to sign her and then sign her out so I like the way the home is run. When we've taken her to church, it's been over lunch time. As soon as we've got back, they brought her dinner, too. They asked her before she left what she wanted. As soon as she got back, they brought it to her room for her as they've already eaten. I know some people who have Alzheimer's or some level of dementia. They look after them as well. I have actually volunteered there some years ago that's how I was familiar with this. It's lovely, clean and very friendly. She has her own bedroom and her own bathroom with very cozy fire. It's been nice and warm but not too warm, I think very comfortable. I have another friend who has someone in there and she's been very pleased as well. I think they have activities and they're quite varied. Sometimes they're making things. Sometimes, it's entertainment and they have a very nice dining room so Helen is able to get up and go to her meals. I think she can have them brought, too, if she's not feeling well. "

"Staff were amazingly patient, well trained, helpful, genuinely caring and so supportive. Facilities were spotless and full of opportunities for socializing--also very attractive and well maintained. "

"I've chosen Ardenwoods Retirement Community for its overall ambiance, for the benefits they offer, and the activities they offer. They have many activities, and many amenities. They will be doing all my packing and unpacking. They just have a lot to offer. They have an indoor heated swimming pool, and the grounds are lovely."

"I'm on the waiting list. I recommend taking their tour, where you can talk with residents. I know several people who love living there. If you're low-income, need to be careful to check their rules. Some residents are in a special program for lower-income folks, plus Givens is building a separate facility near Gerber Village, which has grants for helping retirees who have less income. "

"My mother-in-law was at Carolina Village. If you're very mobile, there are all kinds of interest groups. They have a gym, a woodworking facility, a pool, and all kinds of physical therapy activities. It was a very lovely place. They had a chef, and the food was prepared. They had individual selections. The food was very good and plentiful. They have walking trails, trees, and a pond. It was very nice, pretty, and serene. The staff was very caring. They knew each client who lived there by name. They had someone come in to help clean the apartment every two weeks. She had to put a large sum down when she moved in, and then monthly. She could afford it, but not everyone can afford it."