Tyrrell House

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed and stylish decor, featuring an open door to another room.
  • Decor

    A cozy interior with a desk and chair, featuring a painting of a lighthouse and a model ship decoration.
  • Building

    A modern commercial building with a prominent entrance under a clear blue sky.
  • Architecture

    A spacious lobby area featuring a comfortable blue armchair, mural art, and classic architectural design.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, decorative pillows, and stylish furniture.
  • Lighting

    A well-lit lobby interior featuring a large mural and modern architecture.

Tyrrell House

950 Highway 64 East, Columbia, NC 27925

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

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Assisted Living Memory Care

Pricing

Tyrrell House offers competitive pricing for its resident accommodations, aligning closely with the typical costs seen in Tyrrell County and significantly lower than statewide averages in North Carolina. For semi-private rooms, residents can expect to pay $2,600 per month, a figure that matches both the county rate and highlights the affordability compared to the state average of $3,584. Similarly, studio apartments are priced at $3,500 monthly, again reflecting cost parity with Tyrrell County while remaining notably below the state average of $4,020. This positions Tyrrell House as an attractive option for those seeking quality care in a financially mindful environment.

Room TypeTyrrell HouseTyrrell CountyNorth Carolina
Semi-Private$2,600$2,600$3,584
Studio$3,500$3,500$4,020

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The staff at the community is friendly and fantastic, making efforts to engage residents in activities.
  • pro The meals provided are good, and residents enjoy three meals a day.
  • pro The community maintains cleanliness and keeps the facilities well-kept.
  • pro Residents have access to pleasant outdoor areas, such as patios for relaxation.
  • pro One resident seems happy and content in her new environment, enjoying her time there.

Cons

  • pro The administration has consistently failed to address issues, such as not providing a promised TV hookup upon move-in.
  • pro Communication with the facility is poor, as calls frequently go to voicemail and live support is rarely available.
  • pro There was no assessment of the mother's needs before insisting she required memory care, causing confusion and additional billing for unnecessary services.
  • pro Medical oversight is lacking, with no doctor visiting the mother in six weeks.
  • pro The facility has not sent necessary documentation to the long-term insurance company, preventing reimbursement for expenses.
  • pro The mother reports feeling neglected, as caregivers only provide minimal interaction during meal times and fail to inform her of available activities.
  • pro Cleanliness standards are subpar, with reports of an unclean bathroom that appears not to have been attended to.
  • pro Returning from a holiday revealed that the room conditions had not improved and trash had been left in the room.
  • pro Overall experiences with administrative staff have been described as unprofessional and inadequate, leading to significant dissatisfaction with the facility’s management.

Review

Navigating the complex landscape of senior living facilities can be a daunting experience, particularly when it comes to ensuring the well-being and happiness of a loved one. The reviews presented showcase contrasting experiences with different communities, highlighting both positive and negative aspects that potential residents and their families should consider.

One reviewer recounts a less than satisfactory experience at Tyrrell House, where promised amenities and assurances fell short upon their mother's move-in. Initially drawn to the community by its friendly executive director, activities director, sales staff, and kitchen staff during a tour, expectations were high. The family was assured that a functional TV hookup would be ready for their mother, who enjoys watching television. However, this had not been addressed by the time she moved in, leading to unnecessary frustration as the situation took over a week to resolve. Communication issues compounded their dissatisfaction; calls often went unanswered or resulted in voicemail messages—particularly problematic during weekends.

The concerns did not stop there as they began to encounter billing discrepancies with charges for services that did not apply to their situation. Moreover, despite repeated assertions from the administration that their mother required memory care services, no assessment had ever been conducted to justify these claims. This lack of communication extended beyond billing matters; even after six weeks in the facility, there had been no doctor visits or updates about her well-being sent to family members. Interactions between caregivers and residents seemed caring on the surface, but it became apparent that little effort was made to engage residents actively or inform them about available activities.

A significant criticism arose regarding hygiene standards within their mother’s living space. The bathroom reportedly appeared unclean upon inspection—contrary to what one would expect in such facilities—and this neglect persisted even after they temporarily took her out for three days during holidays. Upon returning, they found trash still present in her room, raising profound concerns about overall cleanliness and maintenance practices within Tyrrell House.

In stark contrast to those troubling experiences at Tyrrell House are positive reflections on another community where another resident's mother has been thriving thus far. In this facility, happiness radiated from both the resident and her family members as they noted how engaged the staff was in including her in various activities offered within the community. A genuine sense of friendliness permeated throughout interactions with staff members who actively sought ways to enhance the quality of life for residents.

This particular reviewer shared that their mother's basic needs were being met adequately: she enjoyed three meals per day which she described as tasty while also living in an environment that remained clean and well-kept over time. The presence of outdoor patios provided additional spaces for relaxation or socialization among residents—a feature that added charm and comfort to daily life within this community.

In conclusion, these experiences collectively underline essential considerations when selecting appropriate senior living arrangements for loved ones. On one hand is evidence pointing toward severe administrative shortcomings manifesting through poor communication practices and inadequate care standards; on the other hand lies an encouraging narrative showcasing supportive staff engagement and fulfilling environments where residents can find contentment. It is critical for families seeking such services to thoroughly investigate prospective communities while taking note of both firsthand accounts alongside any registered licensing complaints available publicly before making informed decisions paramount for ensuring quality care moving forward into later stages of life.

Features

Housing

  • 50 resident community capacity 50 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Birthday parties Birthday parties
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Holiday parties Holiday parties
  • Intergenerational programs Intergenerational programs
  • Light therapy programs Light therapy programs
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Trivia games Trivia games

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Description

Tyrrell House in Columbia, NC is an assisted living community that specializes in Memory Care. Our studio apartments are fully furnished and equipped with air-conditioning, cable or satellite TV, and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet. Our residents can also enjoy a range of amenities including an on-site beautician and beauty salon, devotional services both on-site and off-site, a dining room offering restaurant-style meals, a small library, spa facilities, and a TV room.

At Tyrrell House, we prioritize the well-being and comfort of our residents. We provide 24-hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management. Our dedicated staff also offers specialized care for those with diabetes or incontinence needs. We have a mental wellness program in place to ensure the emotional health of our residents.

In terms of dining options, we offer meals tailored to specific dietary restrictions including vegetarian diets. Guests are welcome to join our residents for meals if desired.

We believe that staying active and engaged is important to overall well-being. That's why we offer a wide range of activities for our residents to enjoy on-site. These include art classes, arts and crafts sessions, cooking clubs, fitness programs, gardening clubs, trivia games, live musical performances, holiday parties, and more. We also organize community-sponsored activities as well as intergenerational programs to foster connections between different age groups.

Transportation services are available for residents who need assistance getting around town or attending appointments. Additionally, we offer move-in coordination services to make the transition into our community as seamless as possible.

Whether you require long-term care or short-term respite stays for your loved one's memory care needs in Columbia, NC area—Tyrrell House is committed to providing compassionate care in a comfortable environment that feels like home.

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