Overall Review of Haywood Lodge And Retirement Center
common18 reviews mention this
Staff feels consistently friendly
Residents and families frequently describe the staff as friendly and genuinely caring.
Across many reviews, families say the staff is warm, patient, and helpful, and they often describe a home-like atmosphere in day-to-day interactions. Some reviewers also highlight that staff encouraged them during visits or while making care arrangements, and others describe caregivers as kind and respectful to residents. Even in less-positive reviews, people sometimes acknowledge that certain caregivers work hard, while concerns are raised about how care is managed overall.
common5 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is a recurring point
Multiple reviewers specifically call out the facility as clean.
Several reviews emphasize cleanliness and a well-kept environment, including references to a clean facility and consistent cleanliness over time. Others describe the overall facility as nice or beautiful, reinforcing the same first impression. That said, at least a few critical reviews describe serious personal-care and hygiene problems, which contrasts with the cleaner-picture described in other feedback.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Care can be uneven and unsafe
Some reviews raise concerns about staffing, safety, and follow-through with daily care.
A recurring negative thread is that some residents received less-than-adequate help, with concerns about safe assistance and attention to daily needs. Reviewers describe issues such as inadequate caregiving during certain shifts, lack of proper technique for transfers and ambulation, and failures in hygiene and medication follow-through. Others report that administration did not respond as expected when problems were raised, and one review describes an urgent, disruptive situation involving relocation and missing items. Overall, the reviews show a split between caregivers who try hard and concerns about how care is delivered and supervised.
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Features
Housing
68 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Financial aid
Financing advice
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Home sale assistance
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Security gate
Small library
TV room
Telephone
VA Benefits Consultation
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Activities off-site
Arts and crafts
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Cooking club
Fitness programs
Games
Live musical performances
Planned day trips
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Languages Spoken
English
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)
Vibrant Senior Living emphasizes active senior living communities that promote independence and engagement through diverse amenities and activities, fostering wellness and social interaction among older adults. These communities range from independent to assisted living, with a focus on personal growth, family involvement, financial planning, and leveraging technology to enhance residents' experiences.
Transitioning from assisted living to memory care is driven by an individual's cognitive decline and specific needs, requiring careful evaluation of indicators like increased confusion and wandering. The process involves consulting medical professionals, researching suitable communities, considering financial and legal aspects, and ensuring effective communication for personalized care plans.
Assisted living provides moderate support for seniors seeking independence, while memory care offers specialized support for individuals with dementia or cognitive impairments through structured routines and trained staff. Key differences include care approaches, environment security measures, staff training levels, activity types, and cost considerations.
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68 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
Assisted Living
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Financial aid
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Security gate
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Physical therapy
Special dietary restrictions
Arts and crafts
Concierge services
Cooking club
Games
Live musical performances
Planned day trips
Religious services
English
Competitive pricing with independent living focus and diabetic care.
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