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Well-Spring Retirement Community

4100 Well Spring Drive, Greensboro, NC 27410

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

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Assisted Living Continuing Care Retirement Community(CCRC) Independent Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Facility

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The staff at Well-Spring in the skilled nursing section are wonderful and provide excellent care.
  • pro The facility is beautiful and offers a wide range of activities for residents to enjoy.
  • pro The food served at Well-Spring is fantastic, and there are various social events like happy hours and movie days for residents to participate in.
  • pro The availability of amenities such as a theater, pool, and shuttle bus for outside trips adds to the overall positive experience at Well-Spring.
  • pro Despite being located uphill and away from the main building, the cottages at Well-Spring provide a peaceful living environment.
  • pro Well-Spring offers different levels of care, ranging from independent living to skilled nursing, catering to various needs.
  • pro Despite the high entry fee, the quality of services and facilities provided at Well-Spring make it worth considering as an option for senior living.

Cons

  • pro The administration at Well-Spring became overly involved, leading to negative experiences during the mother's final weeks.
  • pro Decisions made by the facility's administration were seen as sabotaging existing family arrangements and causing distress among family members.
  • pro There was a strong feeling that the facility wanted the mother gone quickly, possibly to free up space for more financially advantageous residents.
  • pro Concerns were raised about accessibility, with only distant cottages available rather than convenient accommodations close to dining and amenities.
  • pro The high entry fee was perceived as outrageous, adding financial pressure to an already challenging situation.

Review

A Tale of Contrasting Experiences at Well-Spring: The Complexities of Care

The journey through healthcare, especially for elderly family members, can be fraught with emotional challenges and logistical hurdles. This was exemplified in the case of one family's experience with Well-Spring, a Life Plan Community that prides itself on its comprehensive services and beautiful facilities. While some aspects of Well-Spring were commendable, the family encountered significant turmoil during their mother?s transition from assisted living to skilled nursing care?a move that resulted in distressing administrative interference and strained family dynamics.

Initially, the family had high hopes for Well-Spring, which boasts a five-star rating and an array of engaging activities designed for residents. The community offers various programs including bingo nights, music events, trivia games, and social gatherings like ice cream socials and happy hours featuring red and white wine. It seems to foster a vibrant community spirit through weekly movie days complete with popcorn and regular outings to nearby grocery stores via their shuttle bus. Moreover, residents enjoy access to amenities such as a theater hosting Broadway series performances and fitness programs like water aerobics and Zumba classes.

However, as the family's situation evolved?particularly when the mother became gravely ill?their experience took a dark turn. They found themselves confronting unexpected issues stemming from what seemed to be excessive administrative involvement in personal matters concerning their mother's health care decisions. This forced intervention appeared not only inappropriate but also disruptive; it directly undermined existing arrangements put in place by her Health Care Power of Attorney (POA). As if this wasn?t troubling enough, family members reported feeling threatened by the administration?s actions during already emotionally charged times.

The cumulative effect of these administrative decisions left the family grappling with feelings that went beyond mere dissatisfaction; there was an unsettling sense that Well-Spring might prioritize financial considerations over compassionate caregiving. A lingering question haunted them: Did management desire their mother?s quick departure possibly to accommodate new residents who posed less financial liability? Such speculation intensified the family's distress as they navigated both healthcare needs and corporate pressures within what should have been a nurturing environment.

Furthermore, although physically separated from common areas and dining facilities due to available accommodations being cottages situated on higher ground away from main buildings?a scenario which added logistical concerns?the facility did present challenges related to accessibility. When inquiry arose about transportation options for reaching communal spaces like dining rooms or activity centers, families were informed that many residents used scooters or drove themselves. For those preferring not to navigate these modes of transport?especially in an expansive campus?it was disheartening information that complicated care considerations even further.

In summary, while Well-Spring undoubtedly offers appealing features?including its beautiful setting and resident activities?it is evident that serious shortcomings exist within its administrative practices during critical phases of care transitions. The stark contrast between initial perceptions of high-quality service versus alarming managerial conduct raises important questions about institutional integrity in eldercare environments. As families seek suitable communities for loved ones during vulnerable periods?a time meant for healing rather than heightened anxiety?they must remain vigilant about how caregivers will honor essential relationships amid larger organizational frameworks focused primarily on operational efficiencies.

Features

Housing

  • 22 resident community capacity 22 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community(CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community(CCRC)
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family overnight stay rooms Family overnight stay rooms
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Small library Small library
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Well-Spring Retirement Community in Greensboro, NC offers a wide range of care options including Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Independent Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Facility.

Residents at Well-Spring Retirement Community can enjoy a variety of amenities designed to enhance their daily lives. These amenities include a beauty salon for personal grooming needs, cable or satellite TV for entertainment purposes, community-operated transportation for easy access to nearby locations, devotional services off-site for spiritual nourishment, and a dining room where delicious meals are served. Additionally, the retirement community provides family overnight stay rooms and private dining rooms to accommodate visits from loved ones.

The facility is fully furnished and features indoor common areas where residents can socialize with fellow community members. For recreation, there is a gaming room for entertainment purposes, a garden to enjoy outdoor activities, an outdoor patio area for relaxation, and a small library for book lovers. The retirement community also offers Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access so that residents can stay connected with friends and family.

Well-trained staff members provide 24-hour supervision and are available to assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. They also provide ambulatory care when necessary and assist with medication management. Special dietary restrictions are catered to through diabetes diet plans and diabetic care services.

Well-Spring Retirement Community ensures that residents' nutritional needs are met by providing well-prepared meals. They also offer special dietary restrictions upon request.

To keep residents engaged and entertained throughout the day, the retirement community hosts various community-sponsored activities as well as fitness programs to promote overall wellness. Residents can participate in resident-run activities that allow them to bond with their peers while scheduled daily activities further enrich their experience.

Conveniently located near various amenities in the surrounding area like cafes, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, and even theaters makes Well-Spring Retirement Community an ideal choice for individuals looking for assisted living options in Greensboro, NC.

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Eagle Family Medicine at Brassfield (0.7 miles)
  • LeBauer HealthCare at Brassfield (0.7 miles)
  • Skin Surgery Center (0.7 miles)
  • Northwest Pediatrics (0.7 miles)
  • Nh New Garden Med Asso (0.9 miles)
  • Southeastern Eye Center Add to Favorites (1.9 miles)
  • Eagle Family Medicine (2.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Taco Bell (0.9 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.1 miles)
  • Kickback Jack's (1.3 miles)
  • Cook Out (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)
  • KFC (3.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3.8 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (8.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walmart Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.3 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (5.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (6.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (7.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (8.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ United Methodist Church (3.8 miles)
  • Lindley Park Baptist Church (4.7 miles)
  • Pinecroft Baptist Church (8 miles)
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (10.4 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Greensboro Grande & RPX (3.9 miles)
  • AMC CLASSIC Greensboro 18 (5.7 miles)
  • Regal Palladium & IMAX (8.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Bethany Cardiology (8.9 miles)

Parks

  • Union Cross Park (15.9 miles)
  • Salem Lake Trail (18 miles)
  • Springwood Park (18.9 miles)

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