Nellie's Family Care Home is an assisted living community in Shelby, NC.
Information last verified:
1608 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families consistently describe staff and volunteers as friendly and helpful.
Across many mentions, people describe “ladies” who help seniors and volunteers who are welcoming. Several reviews highlight respectful, low-pressure support, including help without overly personal questions. Residents also describe the experience as cheerful and responsive when they ask for information or assistance.
Community-sponsored activities show up often in resident feedback.
Reviews repeatedly point to scheduled group events like bingo and social gatherings, along with classes that help residents meet others. Several mentions connect the community to specific outings or routines, such as dance nights and other themed events. People also describe making friends through these activities and having something to do beyond day-to-day living.
Many reviewers mention the building’s cleanliness and pleasant atmosphere.
Residents describe the place as quiet and clean, including comments about the building being kept up both inside and out. There are also mentions of a pleasant atmosphere and cleanliness at events held on-site. Housekeeping-style upkeep appears to match the kinds of comments reviewers make about the space.
Reviews frequently mention getting guidance on Medicare-related questions.
Several people describe coming in for advice and leaving with clearer next steps when dealing with Medicare or senior-related issues. One reviewer specifically calls the place a go-to source for Medicare questions, while another mentions needing clearer explanations from younger staff. Others say they received helpful answers and guidance on where to go to get what they needed.
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6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesNellie's Family Care Home is located at 1608 Fallston Road, Shelby, NC 28150 in Rutherford County, North Carolina
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