Nursing Home Communities in Brevard, NC

"I was here for wound care. The therapist comes and gets you. They had bingo and different activities. Then once in a while, they would have a cookout if the weather permitted. I started in a private room because they want to make sure I didn't have COVID or anything. I was there for three or four days and then I went to a shared room after that. The only problem I had with that place was they just take you there and they don't show you anything. They just drop you in and you just have to figure things out by yourself. You don't know where the living places were or the kitchen or anything. They had too many wheelchairs in the way, too. I am allergic to fish and three times they gave me fish."

"My 93 yr old mom went to The Laurels after a hospital stay. She needed to gain strength and confidence in mobility and personal care. When she arrived she was on oxygen and needed help standing up, walking and dressing. All personnel were very kind and caring towards her. Especially the Therapy department. They got her moving and helped her gain her confidence back. Very attentive and friendly smiles. Of course no one wants to be in a facility for any length of time. However we felt like she definitely left in a much better health and strength condition. Communication was easy as staff seemed very approachable."

"Carolina Village had wonderful amenities. Their stuff was new. It was very very well done. The overall construction feel of the project felt very, very good. We've eaten there several times and the food was very good. The cleanliness was excellent. We thought it was a very well-kept facility. We looked at the villas mainly that were duplex or townhouse type. While small, they were nice. One of them we looked at was quite a bit older. Some of the others got newer as they increased their facility, but overall the floor plans were very nice. The salespeople we talked to were excellent. The facilities are great. They have wonderful maintenance people and if there's a minor problem, they repair it immediately."

"My sister was a client there and received wonderful care. We couldn't have asked for more care and responsive staff on the 2nd hall especially Rosalie ( nursing assistant). The nurses, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and activity director were caring and always responsive. The construction was a little challenging but the nearer areas were very upscale and nice. We truly appreciate the kindness she was shown during her rehabilitation. A special shout out to the staff in the Elizabeth House for their help with directions."

"What my sister, the resident, liked the best about this Universal Healthcare facility was the homey environment and delicious home-style meals. And I agree with her. Additionally, the entire complex is designed so that every resident has a beautiful nature view from his/her room. That indicates a caring overall plan, very unusual and much appreciated. The staff iscompletely professional and attentive. Personally I have witnessed excellent and truly caring attention by nurses and CNAs, all of whom were stretched thin, as is the usual. I only hope all are paid appropriately for the care they provide. My sister was there because of terminal cancer. Every measure was taken to assure her the maximum of comfort. This is an excellent facility. I witnessed this on a daily basis for several weeks, so am sure that this is the usual standard of care."

"River Falls Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center was older. The look of the place was not up to date, but the staff made my mom very comfortable. Everything she needed was there, and the rehab was good for her. The food was also good. She enjoyed it, as well as the activities. The room was a little smaller than she's in now; but she was just there for rehab, so it's fine. They had a calendar on the wall that let the residents know what activities were available. They came around each day with an activity cart that they could pick something from, like a book or other things. Each month they had a birthday party, while they did bingo each day. They had snacks for the residents, too. They offer a beauty salon, and then there was a patio outside."

The Oaks at Sweeten Creek, located in Arden, NC, offers a variety of care types to meet the needs of its residents. This includes skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation care, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. This range of services ensures that individuals with different health requirements can find the support they need in a single community. The Oaks at Sweeten Creek focuses on providing specialized care tailored to the unique needs of each resident.In terms of amenities, The Oaks at Sweeten Creek provides several options to keep residents engaged and active. The community organizes various activities and programs, offers group exercise classes, and facilitates field trips and outings. Additionally, it is equipped to assist those who need help with mobility and those who use wheelchairs, ensuring all residents can participate in community life as fully as possible.The services at The Oaks at Sweeten Creek are comprehensive, covering both medical and personal care needs. Residents have access to physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation services, which are important for those recovering from illness or injury. Nurses and therapists are on staff to provide necessary health care services. The community also offers personal care services, medication management, and support for mental health care. Staff are trained to assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and incontinence care, helping residents maintain their dignity and independence.

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"I had to place my mom recently and the staff was very helpful with getting her in.They take great care of her and keeps me informed on stuff with her. And if I have questions they work together to get answers "

"Givens Estates was quite beautiful. It was high-end, but also expensive. It was like going to a resort. It was interesting to us that it puts itself forward as a not-for-profit, yet it was glamorous. The people seemed happy. We saw a lot of residents. It had everything I could think of and more. They had a room where you could have live entertainment with a spacious stage and just a lot more options. The apartments were lovely. We saw a two-bedroom and there wasn't anything about it that was negative. They were fairly new, so they had lots of light, tall ceilings, and stuff that appeals if you can pay for it. The facilities were all lovely. They had a workout room, a pottery room, and woodworking."

"While at this facility, I noticed that they were terribly understaffed and the nurses were not able to get to the patients in a timely fashion. There were several call lights flashing/beeping from patient rooms at all times while I was taking my tour. The staff, despite being spread thin, were all very kind and had genuine concern for their residents. The facility was clean and the food actually looked very good. "

"Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community is a life care center. You go in with independent living and then you can go to assisted living and then to nursing care. So once you're there, you don't have to move again and we like that about it and the five-star rating they have. We are also Episcopalian so many of our priests are on the board. Our bishop is on the board so I know they've never tossed anybody out when they run out of money, whereas other places have these long contracts. You're there for the rest of your life and they will take care of you. The apartment has a washer and dryer and a complete kitchen. Before you move in, you can have it painted with the colors that you like. They spend eight weeks personalizing it for you in terms of the colors, the flooring, the countertops, and whatnot. All the appliances come as part of the furnishings. Everybody there seems to be very satisfied. The staff was wonderful, very good, and very helpful. There's a flexible meal plan. You can have the main meal of the day or you can have six meals a week if you want to eat out and spill or you can have five meals. If you decide to go out of town for a week, you can suspend the meals. The food is excellent. They have guestrooms, so you can stay overnight for two or three nights or however long you want to during the week. We've eaten the meals there and enjoyed the amenities. During the weekends, they reserve both guest rooms for the relatives of residents."

"This nursing home is a smaller one and it was a great experience for us as a family. We did not have to worry about our family member or wonder if they were really being taken care of here. The nurses were all so sweet to all of us and if we had a question about anything, they got answers for us quickly. They have a great rehab program that do exercises with the patients that they actually enjoy. We recommend this facility to others. "

"Poor care, dirty and smells, under staffed and poor care. No longer the great place it was. Corporate greed has ruined another business. Sad"