Haywood Lodge & Retirement Center offers competitive pricing for its accommodations when compared to both Haywood County and the broader North Carolina region. For a studio room, residents can expect to pay $2,800 per month, which is significantly lower than the county average of $3,243 and the state average of $4,020. The semi-private rooms are priced at $3,250 monthly - slightly above the county's average of $2,994 but still more affordable than the state's average of $3,584. For those seeking one-bedroom accommodations, Haywood Lodge charges $3,400 per month; this is higher than the county's average of $3,072 yet notably less than North Carolina's state-wide average of $4,055. Overall, Haywood Lodge presents a cost-effective option for potential residents while maintaining a high standard of care in a comfortable environment.
Floor plans
Haywood Lodge & Retirement Ctr
Haywood County
North Carolina
Studio
$2,800
$3,243
$4,020
Semi-Private
$3,250
$2,994
$3,584
1 Bedroom
$3,400
$3,072
$4,055
Overall Review of Haywood Lodge & Retirement Ctr
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Staff kindness shows through
Residents and families consistently describe the staff as caring and helpful.
Many reviewers say they saw warmth and dedication from caregivers, with some describing residents as more secure and socially engaged over time. Several families also mention specific staff interactions during visits or arrangements, describing staff as professional and compassionate. Even in mixed reviews, people still report that some staff members were trying hard despite being stretched thin.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Care can feel inconsistent
A recurring concern is that day-to-day care and safety can fall short.
Some residents and families report missed basic care and hygiene, as well as unsafe or inadequate assistance with transfers and ambulation. Others describe problems that were serious enough to raise concerns about neglect and follow-through. A mixed review also points to a medical professional’s handling of care decisions as a major negative, including an eviction notice issued in a difficult situation.
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Cleanliness gets mixed mentions
Reviewers mention cleanliness, with both praise and specific concerns.
Several reviews describe the facility as clean and point to consistent cleanliness. Others report sanitation issues in a resident’s room, including concerns about housekeeping and odors. Overall, cleanliness appears important to reviewers, but experiences vary.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Communication and responsiveness raise issues
Communication problems and unreturned outreach come up in reviews.
Some reviewers describe difficulty reaching the facility by phone due to long prompts, advertisements, or delays. Others say emails and phone calls were not returned, and a few describe how leadership handled concerns without clear follow-up. One reviewer also says a medical professional did not communicate as requested over an extended period.
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Warm, comfortable environment
Visitors and families describe a warm, comfortable setting.
Several positive reviews highlight a warm and inviting atmosphere, describing feelings of comfort during visits and longer stays. Some also mention joy or a worry-free environment, tying that to how residents were living day to day. At the same time, a mixed review notes the setting was nice even when other parts of the experience were negative.
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Features
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Amenities
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Care Services
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Dining
Meals provided
Activities
Activities on-site
Devotional activities offsite
Nearby Places of Interest
Parks
Canton Park (8.6 miles)
Physicians
Midway Medical Center (9.4 miles)
Carolina Pediatric Therapy (22.1 miles)
Frances Warde Family Health (22.1 miles)
Brevard Orthopaedics (22.2 miles)
Blue Mountain Medicine (22.3 miles)
Pineiro Family Practice (22.4 miles)
Allergy Partners of Western North Carolina (22.5 miles)
Places of Worship
St Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Church (18.6 miles)
Grace Baptist Church (21.9 miles)
Iglesia Oasis De Esperanza Church Of God (22.3 miles)
Haywood Lodge & Retirement Center offers competitive pricing for its accommodations when compared to both Haywood County and the broader North Carolina region. For a studio room, residents can expect to pay $2,800 per month, which is significantly lower than the county average of $3,243 and the state average of $4,020. The semi-private rooms are priced at $3,250 monthly - slightly above the county's average of $2,994 but still more affordable than the state's average of $3,584. For those seeking one-bedroom accommodations, Haywood Lodge charges $3,400 per month; this is higher than the county's average of $3,072 yet notably less than North Carolina's state-wide average of $4,055. Overall, Haywood Lodge presents a cost-effective option for potential residents while maintaining a high standard of care in a comfortable environment.
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Assisted Living
Independent Living
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Meals provided
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