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Tyrrell House in Columbia, NC

Tyrrell House is an assisted living and memory care community in Columbia, NC.

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Tyrrell House in Columbia, NC

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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.

950 Highway 64 East, Columbia, NC 27925

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 54 reviews
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28
4 stars
10
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
14

Tyrrell House Costs & 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.

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

Overall Review of Tyrrell House

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Caring staff is a recurring theme

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, supportive, and attentive.

Many reviewers say the staff is compassionate and goes out of their way to support residents and families. Several note that residents seem happy, well cared for, and engaged, with caregivers described as attentive during day-to-day needs. A few comments are negative about professionalism and communication with administration, but even then some praise caregivers themselves as kind.

common 3 reviews mention this

Meals and snacks stand out

Dining quality is frequently mentioned, especially meals and snacks.

Some residents and families specifically call out meals and snacks as a positive part of daily life. At the same time, one reviewer raised concerns about secure-unit meals not matching what’s served on the assisted living side. The community is also listed as offering restaurant-style dining, aligning with why food comes up in reviews.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Activities and engagement are a noticeable focus in reviews.

Several reviewers mention regular activity involvement, including residents getting encouraged to join in. One review highlights the activities director’s work and how it increased a loved one’s participation. Another reviewer mentions posted activities during a tour, and a recent resident also describes staff trying to engage them with activities.

common 7 reviews mention this

Clean rooms and facility upkeep

Many reviews praise cleanliness and room upkeep.

A number of reviewers describe the facility as clean and well kept, with rooms described as maintained. Others specifically mention cleanliness issues, including concerns about bathrooms and delays getting access to the building. Overall, cleaning and upkeep show up both as a strength and a recurring complaint.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Communication with administration is strained

Multiple reviews raise concerns about administration responsiveness and follow-through.

Several families describe trouble reaching the administrator, including not getting timely call-backs and missed follow-ups. A few reviews also report problems with promises made during move-in planning, billing concerns, and a lack of updates for families. While one reviewer says conditions improved after a management change, the administration is still the target of repeated negative feedback in other comments.

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Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

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 available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

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

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