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The Elms at Abbotswood in Greensboro, NC

The Elms at Abbotswood is an assisted living community in Greensboro, NC.

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3508 Flint Street, Greensboro, NC 27405

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Overall Review of The Elms at Abbotswood

differentiator 12 reviews mention this

Dining is consistently a highlight

Dining stands out for residents and families, with frequent praise for food quality and meal flexibility.

Multiple reviewers call out the dining experience, describing the food as wonderful or delicious and highlighting that it’s a daily part of life rather than an afterthought. Several also mention flexibility around meals, including ways for residents to eat in their apartments or get meals when needed. The community’s dining setup includes restaurant-style dining and supports special dietary restrictions like diabetes diets.

common 14 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families describe a steady flow of activities and programs that help fill the week.

Reviews repeatedly mention activities, entertainment, and scheduled programming as a reason families feel confident about the day-to-day environment. Some describe wellness and entertainment programs, resident-focused events, and facility-wide social activities. During periods like COVID, at least one reviewer also points to planned activities designed to keep residents connected.

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Care focuses on daily support

Care is described around regular support needs, including medication help and assistance tied to residents’ changing conditions.

Many reviews connect the community’s care with hands-on help, including medication scheduling and follow-through, along with support from CNAs and nursing staff. Several reviewers also describe care during transitions or health changes, such as progressing needs and therapy involvement. One reviewer does raise a concern about memory care staffing levels and adequacy at the highest level of memory care, which is the main negative in this area.

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Safety and access concerns appear

A small number of reviews raise serious concerns about safety, treatment, and access control.

A few reviewers describe problems that would affect trust and personal safety, including allegations of inadequate security for entry and severe treatment concerns. Another negative review alleges discriminatory treatment toward workers. These reports stand apart from the much larger volume of positive feedback about staff interactions.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 48 resident community capacity 48 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Piedmont Triad International (8 miles away) Piedmont Triad International (8 miles away)

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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)
  • Panera Bread (11.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • KFC (2.3 miles)
  • Kickback Jack's (2.4 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.5 miles)
  • Print Works Bistro (2.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.9 miles)
  • Cook Out (3 miles)

Physicians

  • Carolina Surgical Arts (2.4 miles)
  • Southeastern Eye Center Add to Favorites (3 miles)
  • Greensboro Orthopedics (3 miles)
  • Greensboro Orthopaedics (3.3 miles)
  • Nh New Garden Med Asso (3.9 miles)
  • Skin Surgery Center (4 miles)
  • LeBauer HealthCare at Brassfield (4 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Greensboro Grande & RPX (3.5 miles)
  • AMC CLASSIC Greensboro 18 (6.9 miles)
  • Regal Palladium & IMAX (11.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ United Methodist Church (4 miles)
  • Lindley Park Baptist Church (4.8 miles)
  • Pinecroft Baptist Church (7.5 miles)
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (13.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (5.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (7.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (8.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (9.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (9.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bethany Cardiology (11.9 miles)
  • Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center (16.7 miles)

Parks

  • Springwood Park (14.1 miles)

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