Tore's Home 1

261 Woodland Terrace, Brevard, NC 28712

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

3.7 from 3 reviews
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Assisted Living Board and Care Home

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The loving care received at Tore's Home for both parents was exceptional.
  • pro The caregivers at Tore's Home were kind, compassionate, and provided exceptional care.
  • pro Both parents loved their stay at Tore's Home and the people who worked there.
  • pro The beautiful room with a mountain view and good food made the experience enjoyable for the parents.
  • pro Tore's Home played a significant role in prolonging the lives of both parents.
  • pro The smaller homes and better patient to caregiver ratio at Tore's Home were highly appreciated.
  • pro Tore's Home was an answer to prayer, providing exceptional care without the need for a nursing home.

Cons

  • pro The caregivers at Tore's Home were inconsistent and ranged from caring to incompetent.
  • pro The level of care at Tore's Home declined as the person's health declined.
  • pro Some caregivers at Tore's Home were incompetent, even cutting up food with their hands.
  • pro There were times when the person wasn't checked on for hours at Tore's Home.
  • pro When a combatant resident was moved to the building, everyone else's needs took a back seat.
  • pro When the person passed away, they weren't given enough time to remove their personal belongings and they were placed in a common area where anyone could access them.
  • pro No one offered condolences or spoke to the family when they returned to Tore's Home for the last time.

Review

Tore's Home: Exceptional Care and a Loving Environment for Residents

When it comes to finding the perfect assisted living facility for your loved ones, there is no doubt that Tore's Home stands out from the crowd. This review is a testament to the incredible care and support provided by the dedicated staff at Tore's Home.

One reviewer shares their personal experience, stating that both of their parents were residents at Tore's Home. Their mother suffered from Parkinson's Disease, while their father dealt with diabetes and heart problems. The reviewer cannot say enough about the loving care that both of their parents received at Tore's Home. They emphasize that they never had to worry about their parents because they always received exceptional care. This was quite different from their previous experience in another assisted living facility where they had to hire private caregivers to supplement the insufficient service provided.

The exceptional care provided at Tore's Home allowed the reviewer's parents to stay in this loving environment until their final days. Both parents had beautiful rooms with stunning views of the mountains, and they cherished every moment spent there. The quality of food also delighted them, especially the father who developed a fondness for it. With these positive comments, it is evident that Tore's Home played an instrumental role in enhancing the lives of this couple.

However, it is important to note that Tore's Home may not be suitable for everyone, particularly those who are unable to care for themselves fully. Another reviewer highlights a less positive experience when their parent was in the final stages of cancer and required significant assistance with daily tasks. Unfortunately, they noticed inconsistent levels of caregiving ranging from caring individuals to those who seemed incompetent. To make matters worse, some caregivers displayed unsanitary practices such as cutting up food with bare hands – unacceptable by any standard.

As their parent's health declined further, so did the level of care received at Tore's Home according to this reviewer. There were even occasions when their parent was not checked on for hours, which is deeply concerning. It seemed that the arrival of a challenging resident in need of special attention meant that the needs of other residents were sometimes neglected. When their parent eventually passed away, the family faced additional disappointment as they were given little time to remove personal belongings, which were carelessly placed in a common area. Furthermore, there was no offer of condolences or support from the staff during this difficult time.

Despite this unfavorable review, it is important to remember that each person's experience can vary greatly. The first reviewer highlights Tore's Home as an answer to their prayers, emphasizing exceptional care and compassionate caregivers who maintain cleanliness and provide personalized attention due to smaller homes and better patient-to-caregiver ratios. They consider Tore's Home capable of handling any situation, making nursing homes unnecessary.

In conclusion, Tore's Home receives high praise for the exceptional care provided to residents who are capable of taking care of themselves. The loving environment created by compassionate caregivers fosters an atmosphere where residents can thrive and enjoy life to the fullest. While there may be isolated cases where concerns regarding consistency and quality arise, it is worth considering Tore's Home for your loved ones' care needs based on the majority of positive experiences shared by satisfied families.

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Tore's Home 1 is a warm and welcoming assisted living community located in the picturesque town of Brevard, NC. This board and care home offers a comfortable and supportive environment tailored to meet the needs of its residents. With an array of amenities including a spacious dining room, fully furnished living spaces, and beautifully maintained gardens, Tore's Home 1 creates an inviting atmosphere that feels like home.

Residents benefit from comprehensive care services designed to support their daily living activities. These include assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management, ensuring that each individual receives personalized attention based on their unique needs. The community also emphasizes health coordination, providing transportation arrangements for medical appointments and special dietary management that caters to various health requirements.

Social engagement is a key focus at Tore's Home 1, where scheduled daily activities encourage residents to stay active and connected within the community. Whether enjoying time in the outdoor spaces or participating in organized events, there's always something happening to enhance the resident experience.

Conveniently situated near essential services, Tore's Home 1 is surrounded by local cafes, pharmacies, restaurants, places of worship, physicians' offices, and even a hospital—all within close proximity. This accessibility not only enriches life at the community but also ensures peace of mind for families looking for quality care for their loved ones.

With attentive staff dedicated to fostering independence while providing compassionate support, Tore's Home 1 stands out as an ideal choice for those seeking a nurturing assisted living environment in the heart of Brevard.

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Brevard Drug Company (0.9 miles)
  • Gordon Family Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Metcalf Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Ingles Market (16 miles)
  • Economy Drugs (17 miles)
  • Whitley Drugs (17.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (17.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Pineiro Family Practice (1.1 miles)
  • Blue Mountain Medicine (1.3 miles)
  • Allergy Partners of Western North Carolina (1.4 miles)
  • Carolina Pediatric Therapy (1.6 miles)
  • Frances Warde Family Health (1.7 miles)
  • Brevard Orthopaedics (2.4 miles)
  • Pardee Family Medicine Associates (11.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Phoenix Rising Lounge (1.4 miles)
  • Rocky's Soda Shop (1.4 miles)
  • Papa L.E.W. (1.4 miles)
  • The Square Root (1.4 miles)
  • Love Eat Thai Kitchen (1.4 miles)
  • Brevard Brewing Co. (1.4 miles)
  • Maya's Grill (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Jordan Street Cafe (1.4 miles)
  • Cup & Saucer (1.4 miles)
  • Bill's Boiler House (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Pisgah Coffee Roasters (8.4 miles)
  • Underground Baking Co. (17.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (18.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Transylvania Health System (1.4 miles)
  • Pardee Hospital - ICU (17.1 miles)
  • Team Member Pharmacy (17.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Grace Baptist Church (2.1 miles)
  • New Hope Baptist Church (2.5 miles)
  • Iglesia Oasis De Esperanza Church Of God (2.7 miles)
  • New French Broad Baptist Church (4.7 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (4.9 miles)
  • Mt Moriah Calvert Baptist Church (5.3 miles)
  • East Fork Baptist Church (6.6 miles)

Parks

  • Dupont State Forest (6.9 miles)
  • Triple Falls (7.1 miles)
  • Park at Flat Rock (18.1 miles)
  • Long Shoals Wayside Park (18.3 miles)
  • Westfeldt River Park (18.4 miles)
  • East Flat Rock Park (18.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) (19.1 miles)

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