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Universal Healthcare of N. Raleigh

Universal Healthcare of N. Raleigh is a senior community in Raleigh, NC.

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Universal Healthcare of N. Raleigh

5201 Clarks Fork Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616

To contact a resident: (919) 872-7033

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

2.9 from 102 reviews
5 stars
39
4 stars
12
3 stars
2
2 stars
2
1 stars
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Overall Review of Universal Healthcare of N. Raleigh

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Call bells and check-ins get delayed

Residents and visitors describe long waits for help after call bells are pushed.

Some reviewers say they or their loved ones waited a long time for basic attention during visits, including periods when no one came into the room. Others mention delayed responses around call bells and meals, with complaints about short staffing and nurses not being available when needed. One reviewer also ties slow response to a fall risk, describing response times longer than 20 minutes and other missed attention to urgent needs.

common 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is mixed, sometimes praised

Reviews include both spotless comments and concerns about dirty floors.

A number of reviewers describe the facility as clean, including comments about spotless floors, rooms being clean, and a clean environment. Other reviews raise cleanliness problems, such as dirty floors with mud and the facility needing reminders to clean resident areas. Taken together, residents and families seem to experience cleanliness inconsistently depending on timing and circumstances.

common 10 reviews mention this

Staff kindness shows up often

Many reviewers describe staff who are friendly, patient, and supportive.

Several reviews highlight staff members being kind and helpful, including caregivers who greet people, respond with patience, and support families during difficult moments. Others specifically mention individual staff members being supportive with therapy needs and swallowing issues, and one reviewer credits a social worker with being helpful. While experiences vary across reviews, positive staff interactions are a recurring theme.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Missing items and lost belongings

Multiple reviews report lost or mixed-up personal belongings.

Some families describe residents’ belongings being misplaced, including clothes, pictures/frames, and other items. Others report residents wearing clothing that belonged to someone else, along with complaints about not being able to recover specific items. A few negative reviews also connect problems with medication or care to larger reliability concerns.

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Transportation

  • Raleigh-Durham International (13 miles away) Raleigh-Durham International (13 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Raleigh, North Carolina offers a variety of amenities and services that would be beneficial for seniors looking to live in a convenient and comfortable location. With multiple parks nearby such as Horseshoe Farm Park and Durant Nature Park, residents can enjoy outdoor activities and leisurely walks. There are also several dining options including McDonald's, San Jose Mexican Restaurant, and Nantucket Grill for convenient meal choices. In terms of healthcare, there are reputable physicians like Capital Family Medicine and Wake Skin Cancer Center within close proximity, as well as pharmacies such as Walgreens and Walmart Pharmacy for medication needs. Additionally, Duke Raleigh Hospital and WakeMed Health & Hospitals are easily accessible for any medical emergencies. Overall, this part of Raleigh provides a blend of recreational opportunities, dining options, healthcare facilities, and transportation services that cater to the needs of senior residents.

Parks

  • Horseshoe Farm Park (1.2 miles)
  • Durant Nature Park (1.6 miles)
  • Buffaloe Road Athletic Park (3.7 miles)
  • Marsh Creek Park (4.8 miles)
  • Eastgate Park (5.2 miles)
  • Williams Park (6.3 miles)
  • E. Carroll Joyner Park (7.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • San Jose Mexican Restaurant (2 miles)
  • Nantucket Grill (2.2 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.2 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (2.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.8 miles)
  • Goodberry's Frozen Custard (3.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.4 miles)
  • Back Alley Coffee Roasters (6.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (2.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Capital Family Medicine: Richard J Forsyth (3.7 miles)
  • Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina Pa (4 miles)
  • Wake Skin Cancer Cente (4.4 miles)
  • Burton Family Medicine (4.4 miles)
  • Wake Specialty Physicians Women's Center (4.4 miles)
  • Family First Primary Care (4.5 miles)
  • Duke Primary Care Heritage Pediatrics (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Gethsemane Lutheran Church (4.2 miles)
  • Beacon Baptist Church (5.8 miles)
  • St Catherine of Siena Catholic Church (6.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (4.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (5.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (6 miles)
  • Walgreens (6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Duke Raleigh Hospital (5.6 miles)
  • WakeMed Heart Center (7.6 miles)
  • WakeMed Health & Hospitals (7.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Raleigh (8.2 miles)
  • Cinemark Raleigh NC (9.1 miles)

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