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Cardinal Cottage in Pinehurst, NC

Cardinal Cottage is an assisted living community in Pinehurst, NC.

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155 Blake Boulevard Building 221, Pinehurst, NC 28374

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3.9 from 45 reviews
5 stars
22
4 stars
12
3 stars
3
2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Cardinal Cottage

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Rehab therapy gets real progress

Residents describe rehab therapy that helped them move forward.

Several reviews describe physical therapy or rehab care as effective, with patients progressing during their stay. Some residents and families also highlight the therapist’s balance of pushing for progress while staying compassionate. A few reviews mention therapy was disrupted by pain or staffing issues, which made rehabilitation feel harder for the person receiving care.

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Staffing levels are mixed

Multiple families raise concerns about staffing and responsiveness.

While many reviewers describe friendly, helpful staff, others report feeling let down by staffing levels and follow-through. One reviewer says there was a shortage of nurses and aids, and another describes delays around bedrails, transportation, and changes in condition. Separate concerns include limited in-person access to physician/PA staff during a stay and difficulties getting clear discharge planning, even with repeated outreach.

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Food is praised and criticized

Dining quality shows up as a clear point of feedback.

Some reviews say meals were good, with attentive cafeteria or staff help during dining. Others describe food being cold by the time it was served, including situations where someone couldn’t feed themselves. One family also mentioned portions weren’t large for a bigger person, though they acknowledged that varies by diet needs.

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Care teams are described as kind

Many residents and families describe caring, polite staff.

Across the reviews, staff interactions are frequently described as friendly, caring, and attentive, especially from nurses and CNAs. Families also mention being kept informed and supported during transitions such as admissions and discharge. At the same time, a minority of reviews paint a very different picture, citing arguments, record-keeping problems, and serious cleanliness concerns.

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Cleanliness is a recurring theme

Cleanliness comes up frequently in resident feedback.

Several reviewers describe the environment as very clean and well kept, including during visits. Others describe cleanliness problems in strong terms, with one complaint about odors and another about neglect-related conditions. This split suggests cleanliness can vary by situation and timing, even though many families report a tidy facility.

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Quiet setting and simple living spaces

Reviewers mention a quieter setting and decent rooms.

Some reviews characterize the facility as quiet and describe the appearance as clean and neat during visits. A separate review notes the apartments are nice, and another calls the place a “nice little village” for retirees and rehab. Others say they weren’t impressed or describe a highly stressful stay, so the day-to-day feel appears to depend on the resident’s care situation.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Sandhills Bowling Center (0.7 miles)
  • Drum & Quill Public House (1.6 miles)
  • Dugans Pub (1.7 miles)
  • Neko Thai and Sushi Bar (1.7 miles)
  • Ryder Cup Lounge (1.7 miles)
  • Carolina Dining Room (1.7 miles)
  • Pinehurst Brewing Company (1.9 miles)

Physicians

  • CSC Mohs Surgery & Cutaneous Oncology; Peter L. Mattei, MD, FAAD (1.7 miles)
  • Carolina Skin Care (1.7 miles)
  • Rice, James Dr - Sandhills Orthopaedic and Spine Clinic (1.8 miles)
  • Sandhills Emergency Physicians (1.8 miles)
  • Pinehurst Medical Clinic (2.4 miles)
  • Premier Pain Solutions (2.5 miles)
  • Pinehurst wellness And Urgent Care (2.5 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.1 miles)
  • Renaissance Jet (2.9 miles)
  • U-Haul (3.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Moore Drug Company (2.9 miles)
  • Health Innovations Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (24.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Trinity Christian Fellowship (2.3 miles)
  • Kingdom Minded Ministry (2.7 miles)
  • Spaulding Chapel AME Zion Church (2.7 miles)
  • Connections (3.4 miles)
  • Emmanuel Episcopal Church (4.2 miles)
  • Saint Peter the Rock (4.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (3 miles)

Theaters

  • Carolina Cinemas Sandhills 10 (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • CNS (3.1 miles)
  • Da Vita (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Southern Pines Park (4.2 miles)
  • Reservoir Park (4.7 miles)

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