I have visited alot of nursing homes in Durham and this one by far is the strangest one I have come…read moreacross. The administrator who I met seems to "RULE" over the place giving you the impression she is a piece of work to have to deal with. I can not say anything about the care as I did not have a chance to speak or see any residents. If your looking to volunteer here good luck as you probably will never hear from them which is impart to due to the administrator (was told that by the last AD).

I read the previous post while searching for the address of Eno Pointe and I have to speak up for…read morethem from experience. I am legal guardian to a man who turns 90 years old this year and suffers from dementia. Because of his dementia there are limited places he can stay. He and his wife were first in ROSE MANOR which had a problem keeping the place clean and the staff there steal from VISITORS. When his wife was alive they put a woman in her room who had a contagious disease which she caught and later died of something else but I am sure the other thing she got from there complicated things quite a bit.. I have seen people sitting in the hall reeking of number two and unattended until I went to go get someone. I did like the nurse Grace though. She was wonderful and the director there seemed caring but he did not run a tight enough ship to keep his patients in good health! I would not recommend them. Next they went to the super expensive CAROLINA HOUSE. Well first of all they are expensive as hell and they will charge you for everything including a tissue to blow your nose. I do have to say it is beautiful in there, like a high class hotel and my friends had a childhood friend in there but they both hated that place and frequently complained about everything. Once a person fell in his room and hit his head and called for help to which no one responded to the bell. I heard him yelling for help and was not sure which room he was in but I assumed someone would be there. Hearing people in their room with the door shut yelling for help was not uncommon. 45 min later I was walking down the hall and heard him still yelling for help so I went door to door to find him and he was in the room all bloody, with the help bell lit. He had fallen and hit his head and had a really nasty gash. I went and found someone and she claimed he must have just fell because she had just checked on him. LIE!! They also gave my friend a sandwich and when I opened it to give it to her there was a bite already taken out of it! I had to call social services on them twice for abuse of the man who never hurt a fly in his life. The lady passed away in her bed and they claimed they had just checked on her when I found her (sound familiar?) but she was already cold so I know they lied. I transferred him to Eno Pointe and I have to say this is the first time I have peace of mind. The director is Miss Doris and she is good. She is highly involved with the staff, I have seen her there all times of the day and evening so I know this is not just a 9-5 for her. Yes she does rule the place but she is very nice, personable and if you have a concern and speak to her about it she will handle it. She is on top of everything and that is a GOOD thing. There is not a lot of mess going on up there and if you do talk to the residents their only complaints are about their neglectful families who never visit. My friend is VERY happy where he is at now and its been a year, and I would highly recommend them. As for the nurses I prefer to deal with Dianne. Having said all that I must add it is not the prettiest or fanciest place but the time and attention goes into the patients and in my book that is a very fair trade off! If I had to start over I would have never wasted money on the other places. Just remember when you visit these places, they will do all they can to sway you that their place is the best but listening to people who have family/friends up there is important. Listen and look. Good luck in your search. Its a confusing process and often times you might have to do like I did and transfer before you find a place that fits.

A few months ago, we decided we needed a better option for our mother. She wasn't doing well in her…read morehome, and when we brought in some caretakers to help her physically, she remained isolated and depressed. I said I would never put my mother in a " nursing facility," so it was difficult for us. When we started looking, we were pretty pleased by what we found: large communities of older adults cared for well. However, when we went to Calyx, we saw more than this; we found a home. From the leadership to the people providing direct care, everyone has made my mother and us feel welcome. The community is decorated beautifully, and there are numerous outside areas to spread out, eat meals, and enjoy a cold glass of tea. They put a lot of effort into getting to know us and my mother personally and have designed her care with her personality and quirks in mind. We love visiting and going to every family night where grandkids run around, enjoy time with their grandparents, and make happy memories. Our family is very appreciative of Calyx Living and the love they have shown us. My mother is back to her social self and seems to enjoy life again. Also, the food is excellent. If you want to know which resident is my mom, she's the one asking for seconds in the dining room.

if I could give negative stars I would. This place is horrible. My poor handicapped husband rings…read morehis buzzer for help and it takes at least 2 hours to get a response. They are extremely understaffed and under trained. Unreliable. Slobs and rude to the clients. Once I went there to check on him and his bed was made backwards His fitted sheet then his COMFORTER, then his top sheet on top. Serious you cannot make this up!! I brought my husband home with me for a family party. When he returned on Sunday night - his bedding was in the washing machine. Turns out it was there since Friday AM when I picked him up. They FORGOT to put it in the dryer and make his bed. So his sheets were mildewed and ruined. Thank goodness he had a spare set there So I could make his bed that night myself. He also had 3 soaking wet towels in his shower all weekend so his room smelled of mold. More than one occasion my husband has had to go the the office to tell them a client had an urgent need and no one was responding to their buzzer. Food is great there - well most of the time. They charged nearly $10 for a bottle of Mylanta when my husband got food poisoning from a weekend meal he ate there. (undercooked fish!! ) Pathetic The manager on duty Jeff is awesome. but his chihuahua boss is a lunatic. The turnover is atrocious. All about telling you I've thing and lying through her teeth. I would not trust these people with my pet goldfish.

Great community! Family owned, great quality of care, all three levels of care(Independent living,…read moreAssisted Living, and skilled nursing), staff members are very friendly, and overall just a great tight knit community!

From the owner: Countryside Village Retirement Community is a family-owned and operated retirement facility…read moreoffering independent living, assisted living and intermediate nursing care to individuals. It provides a full range of accommodations, including apartments and cottage homes. The center s independent living section offers several activities for residents, such as game of cards, cocktail parties and programs presented by guest speakers and performers. It has an indoor swimming pool, exercise room and tennis courts. The center provides various services, including food, maid, housekeeping, laundry, transportation and emergency nursing services. Its additional services include hair, foot, dental and medical care. Countryside Village Retirement Community was founded in 1977 and is located in Stokesdale, N.C.

The people that do the manual labor there are fine as are the caregivers. The administration did a…read moreterrible job while my cousin lived there. A resident had a stroke during this time. There was a delay in obtaining an ambulance. It was a corrupt place while my relative there lived there. I doubt it has improved. The administrators at the time my cousin lived there, if they are still around, can go to Hell.

This is an amazing retirement community. All of the residents are extremely nice and the staff is…read moreamazing. I have volunteered at Carol Woods for almost two years and it has been wonderful. They offer residents a full cafeteria and there are plenty of games and books around the facility. There is also a brand new library that opened in early 2014. If you want to be a resident you'd better get on a waiting list as I've heard the waiting list is about 10 years. It is well worth it in my opinion.

I have visited this community on multiple occasions and have always been impressed with the happy,…read morefriendly and uplifting atmosphere. The staff is kind and courteous to visitors and you can tell they love their residents. And the food is wonderful.

I can unequivocally give Abbotswood @ Irving Park 5 out of 5 stars! From the time we entered the…read morebuilding, we knew we were someplace special. The entireties of the staff - from the sales, to skilled nursing, to the dining room servers were welcoming, obliging, and happy (which is not always the case in senior facilities!) The residents we encountered were equally cheerful! My father decided on that 1st visit that "this was the place for him", and fortunately there was an apartment that would be available to him in a week's time. Unfortunately, as is often the case with elderly parents, we experienced a medical "emergency" with my Dad several days before his scheduled move-in. The amazing team at Abbotswood moved mountains to get him in-house, and under their expert Living Well @ Home skilled nursing care...an answer to our prayer as we could not give him the care he needed. The team at Abbotswood is enthusiastic, respectful, responsive and incredibly professional! The grounds are beautiful! The interiors are updated and bright! The restaurants serve wonderful food, and are accommodating for each resident's particular needs! I doubt you will find anything in the Triad that is even close to the gem that Abbotswood is!

My mother was there for over two years until her recent passing. GH was a place that allowed us to…read morework without being concerned about Mom. She was well cared for always, well fed and attended to. The activities were appropriate and engaging and the staff was attentive to her needs and our concerns. She was always greeted with a smile and left each day with a warm farewell. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a quality adult care experience.

From the owner: Older and disabled Adults, People living with Alzheimer's and dementia, Stroke, Parkinson's…read moreDisease, Wheelchair and other assistive devices, Frail and physically dependent people, Depressed and isolated people, Aging Services, Caregiver Support.

I spent almost 6 weeks at Hillcrest in Durham recovering from a fractured femur after a fall at…read morehome. Hillcrest came highly recommended by medical providers, friends and neighbors. We had extensive experience with hospitals and out-patient facilities over the years, both for our own needs, as well as those of family members. Hillcrest stands out as one of the very best facilities we've ever come across. The most important thing about Hillcrest may be the quality and commitment of its staff, from on-site doctors and nurses to the CNAs, OTs/PTs, maintenance (Mike) and other support staff. A special shout-out to Scott (OT), AnnMarie and Kris (PTs) for knowing when to push and when to back off, and to being so incredibly upbeat at every step. They are highly skilled and carry out their duties every day with a warm, welcoming and cheerful outlook that gives the center a rare, down-home feel. Nurses (Heather, Chantel, Mustapha) are really attentive and stop by to listen and chat about music; CNAs (Rhonda) even bring flowers from home when I've had a bad day. Apologies to those many staff I haven't named; you're all wonderful and made our stay worthwhile! Hillcrest's facilities are clean and airy. There are patios for getting some fresh air and well-equipped workout rooms to support rehab. Even the food at Hillcrest is worth writing home about!. Internet/WiFi access is spotty at best and is an area that needs attention. So, if you need a rehab facility for yourself, family or friends, you would do well to seek out Hillcrest. FYI, I think one of the key factors behind its consistently high ratings is that it's been family-owned and operated since it began operations in 1951. It retains a family vibe that other facilities owned and operated by equity partners, hedge funds and large chains lack.

I had care at Hillcrest for each of my knee replacements. I was especially impressed with the…read morequality of care and the beautiful building. This facility is well managed and it's very professional. I met personally with the manager and the dietician, who both went over and beyond in their help. Thank you! The facility also provided free coffee, which was real special. There was a well stocked library along with board games, as I recall. A small chapel held a service on Sunday. The food was fantastic and meals were served in a beautiful dining area. A special touch were the beautiful aquariums. Physical therapy was great! My PT was Filipino and she was so kind and patient. This place is special and I wish I could have stayed there when I broke my shoulder a few months ago.

After visiting several of the memory care facilities in the Durham and surrounding areas, we found…read morethe best fit for our loved one. TerraBella has met all of our expectations. They are well staffed and they have lots of patience when dealing with the residents. We are blessed to have found TerraBella for our loved ones care.

WARNING! Do not place your precious loved one in this horrible place! My mother was neglected…read more We made repeated complaints. She was given the wrong meds and not helped with her dressing, bathing, etc. They completely violated their contractual obligation to their residents. They had a terrible outbreak and failed to give residents or their families any timely updates about the status. They are severely understaffed and no one responds to the call button. Often times you could not even reach the front desk. I have no doubt that the stress of the negligence and incompetence helped lead to my mother's untimely death - she was there less than 2 months. Take your loved one anywhere else but here!

The facility has been bought by Peak Resources inc. since the last review was written. I started…read moreout in the independent living apartment. it was a nice one bedroom apartment with all the amenities. a full kitchen washer/dryer, a full bath with a shower and a little porch. the staff is helpful and come when you ring in about 10 min. the food is standard southern fair. basically over cooked and processed food but you can supplement with other food of your own. they provide one meal a day to independent living I've since moved to the assisted living section. the staff is really helpful and kind. I'm living in a single room with a private bath, all three meals are provided, though i still supplement the food. i've been in the rehab section a couple of times and they have PT, OT, and speech personnel who are talented and as well as nursing staff,. the care is good here as well. i can't vouch for the skilled nursing care it appears to be marginal, but i don't know personally. from what i've experienced, i would recommend this facility for a moderate level of care.

My hubby was sent there from Duke for rehab. For 3 days, he did not get basic healthy meals, no…read moremeds on-time, no assisted supervision for a shower in 3 days & no evaluation for physical therapy. So I chkd him out on Sunday! After he got oatmeal for breakfast w/o utensils to eat it. He requested & got a fork!!2026​

The office manager, Jessica, is personable and professional. She will go out of her way to help you…read more. The activities director , Tobias, plans a variety of activities and celebrations that will engage your loved one throughout the year. It's a small facility, yet , charming and peaceful.

My siblings and I are thinking of moving our mother to NC. We toured the Memory Care facility at…read moreBrookdale Meadowmont. We had such good feelings when we left, as if we had just visited friends in their home. It's a small facility, only 8 bedrooms, so it didn't give you that warehoused feeling. The residents were either sitting around on the couch and chairs in the "living room" area or doing something in their room. We were warmly greeted by several residents. When the activity director started playing his guitar we all joined in singing and had a great time. There is a garden out back where the residents can plant in the spring in raised beds. A screened in porch they can sit out in in nice weather. Each room has it's own bathroom, and the room's are good sizes with 2 closets. If our mother does move to NC this is the place she would call home.