Mt. Pisgah Family Care Home is an assisted living community in Candler, NC.
Information last verified:
33 Upper Saw Branch Road, Candler, NC 28715
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.8 from 43 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Mt. Pisgah Family Care Home
common29 reviews mention this
Care and staff dedication stand out
Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, attentive, and dedicated to progress.
Many reviews highlight day-to-day attentiveness from nurses, therapists, and other staff, with several families saying their loved ones felt well cared for and supported. Positive comments also mention clear communication from the floor nurses and staff efforts to help residents return home after rehab. At the same time, a set of critical reviews describe problems such as staff being unavailable, slow responses to call requests, or administrative breakdowns when issues came up.
common11 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a frequent plus
Multiple reviews specifically call out the facility and rooms as clean and well maintained.
Cleanliness comes up repeatedly, including comments about the overall building and the rooms being clean. Several reviews also describe the environment as bright and maintained, which helped families feel more comfortable during a rehab or long-term stay. A few critical reviews focus more on care issues than cleanliness, but the overall theme stays strongly positive.
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Rehab therapy gets praised
Rehabilitation therapy is repeatedly mentioned, with residents and families describing meaningful help with walking and recovery goals.
A large share of reviews discuss therapy during rehab, including physical and occupational therapy, and describe improvement over the course of stay. Some families note how staff worked with daily needs and helped their loved ones regain confidence in mobility. A contrasting set of reviews raises concerns about inconsistent therapy coverage, weekend gaps, or therapy that felt insufficient compared with expectations.
common7 reviews mention this
Food quality varies by experience
Food is mentioned in both positive and negative ways, ranging from excellent to disappointing or restrictive.
Several reviews describe meals as tasty or excellent, including comfort-food style comments and notes that food preferences were accommodated. Others report major dissatisfaction, including claims that food choices were limited or not handled as expected and that nutrition communication was poor. This makes dining a mixed point across reviews rather than a single consistent strength.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Staffing, response times, and oversight
Some residents and families report serious concerns about staffing coverage and timely help when problems arose.
Critical reviews describe situations like delayed responses to call requests, staff being unavailable, and understaffing that families felt was obvious. A few also mention lack of follow-through on medical coordination or insufficient involvement from clinicians when questions were raised. Taken together with the positive reviews, it suggests experiences can vary substantially depending on timing, staffing levels, and how quickly concerns are addressed.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Asheville Regional (12 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Parks
Canton Park (7.4 miles)
Westfeldt River Park (12.2 miles)
Lake Julian Park (12.3 miles)
Physicians
Midway Medical Center (7.6 miles)
Vein Specialist of Carolina Vascular (11.7 miles)
Asheville Medicine & Pediatrics (12.4 miles)
Pardee Family Medicine Associates (12.7 miles)
Julie Hanson, MET Practitioner (13 miles)
Arden Family Health Center (13.1 miles)
Asheville Dermatology Center (13.1 miles)
Pharmacies
Ingles (8.5 miles)
Walgreens (8.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (9.6 miles)
Ingles Market (10.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (11.6 miles)
Ingles Market (11.7 miles)
Target Pharmacy (12.2 miles)
Places of Worship
St Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church (9.1 miles)
Biltmore Baptist Church (10.8 miles)
Iglesia Oasis De Esperanza Church Of God (14 miles)
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6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Asheville Regional (12 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Affordable pricing for semi-private and private rooms with comprehensive assisted living services, including on-site dining and activities.
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