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4.2 from 71 reviews
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Overall Review of J F Hawkins Nursing Home
common20 reviews mention this
Staff are often praised for help
Residents and visitors often describe staff as kind, responsive, and helpful.
Across multiple reviews, people describe staff who greet them, answer questions, and make it easier for loved ones to settle in. Several comments highlight hands-on support, including helping with mobility and guiding visitors through check-in. A number of reviews also describe nurses and caregivers as attentive to changes in a resident’s day and condition.
common6 reviews mention this
Food gets consistent compliments
Dining is frequently described as good, with strong hospitality.
Several reviews mention the quality of food and describe it in positive terms. Some reviewers frame meal service as a standout part of their experience, alongside friendly staff. One review also contrasts the food favorably when compared with other dining experiences.
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Care includes nursing support
The facility offers nursing and daily-living support that families discuss directly.
Many reviews reference the day-to-day role of nurses and CNAs, including help with getting around, responding to calls, and assisting residents with personal care needs. Some families also mention medication and care management concerns, including being unable to locate medicine and questions about medication handling. Others describe rehab and therapy experiences, including disappointment when promised therapy did not happen.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Pests are a serious concern
Multiple reviews raise strong concerns about roaches or bedbugs.
A recurring set of negative reviews describe roaches throughout rooms and roaches in visitor bathrooms. Several of those same comments also mention bedbugs or bites, and at least one describes pressure areas and other health changes alongside the pest concerns. Other reviews counterbalance with cleanliness notes, but these pest reports are prominent and difficult to ignore.
common2 reviews mention this
Activities show up in visits
Residents appear to participate in scheduled group activities.
At least a couple of reviews describe what was happening during a visit, including group activities like bingo. Other visit-based comments also mention residents using on-site spaces such as a beauty shop and taking part in day-to-day engagement. While these examples are limited, they align with the community’s stated emphasis on scheduled daily activity programming.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is mixed in reviews
Some reviewers describe a clean facility, while others report odors and dirt.
A number of reviews describe the building as clean and secure, including comments about a pleasant smell and residents appearing well cared for. Other reviewers directly criticize cleanliness, describing strong bad odors, dirty conditions, and residents’ appearance not meeting expectations. These contrasting accounts suggest cleanliness can vary depending on the reviewer’s visit and observations.
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Features
Housing
118 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
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
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Montgomery & Riddle Eye Care (0.1 miles)
Midlands Oral Surgery Newberry (0.2 miles)
Pediatrics of Newberry (0.2 miles)
Newberry Foot Clinic (0.3 miles)
Newberry Family Health Center (0.3 miles)
Palmetto Bone And Joint - Newberry, SC (0.3 miles)
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118 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
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
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Welcoming community with caring staff and nourishing meals
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