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Overall Review of Kings Grant Retirement Community
common16 reviews mention this
Staff kindness and responsiveness stand out
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as friendly, caring, and helpful.
Many reviews emphasize that staff members are warm and supportive, with residents and guests made to feel welcome. Several people also describe the facility as well run and the team as knowledgeable and attentive. A few reviews note exceptions, including concerns about certain staff decisions and follow-through.
common13 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and appearance receive praise
Reviews frequently highlight the community’s cleanliness and attractive look.
Multiple residents and visitors describe the building as clean, well kept, and very pretty, including fresh-looking rooms. Landscaping and the overall campus presentation also come up as positive in the reviews. One review praises the place’s appearance while raising concerns about other operational issues.
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Dining quality is a major discussion
Food and lunch experiences are a frequent point of feedback.
Some reviews specifically call out excellent food and enjoyable lunches with friends. One family review says meal quality and variety changed over time, and they felt the dining experience declined after cuts. That same review also notes dining room staff stayed pleasant and cheerful.
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Activities keep residents occupied
Reviews describe day-to-day options for staying busy.
A few residents mention that there are fun things to do for residents, including social time. One review mentions golf carts as a favorite perk. Another review adds a caveat that there may not be much going on around town, which affects how entertaining the area feels outside the community.
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Value concerns come up with pricing
Several reviews express concern about affordability and value for the money.
One review says the community is good only if you can afford it. Another review questions whether the facility should charge what it does when things are not fully updated or renovated. A family also ties concerns to cost-containment decisions that they felt affected meals and quality. Another review mentions being charged in connection with a hospital night, adding to value concerns.
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Concerns about staffing and follow-through
A couple of reviews raise concerns about staffing and handling of care situations.
One review says there were exceptions with certain staff members. Another describes serious fall-related incidents and says the facility appeared to need more staff members, including complaints about monitoring and communication after falls.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
85 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Independent Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
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)
Care Services
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
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
Mahoney Family Medicine (0.4 miles)
Dr Unterbrink's Office - PC (1.5 miles)
Ravenel Oncology Center (2.5 miles)
Martinsville Medical Buildings (2.6 miles)
Blue Ridge Heart Care (2.7 miles)
Virginia Prosthetics (2.7 miles)
Stateline Heart & Vascular (2.9 miles)
Parks
Jack Dalton Park (0.9 miles)
Bowen Creek (8.4 miles)
Restaurants
Hardee's (1.6 miles)
El Ranchito (1.6 miles)
Burger King (1.6 miles)
McDonald's (1.6 miles)
Little Caesars Pizza (1.6 miles)
Famous Subs & More (1.9 miles)
Sportlanes (2.3 miles)
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (1.7 miles)
Kroger Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
Bassette Family Pharmacy (4 miles)
Family Pharmacy (4 miles)
Places of Worship
First Baptist Church (1.6 miles)
New Beginings and Pentecostal Holiness Church (2.1 miles)
Jones Chapel Church of the Brethren (2.6 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (3 miles)
Greater Love Ministry (3.4 miles)
Chatham Heights Christian Church (3.4 miles)
Fieldale Baptist Church (3.6 miles)
Hospitals
Piedmont Stone Lithotripter (2.5 miles)
Sovah Health (2.5 miles)
Memorial Hospital (3 miles)
Cafes
The Ground Floor (2.9 miles)
Paleo Cafe and VMNH Museum Store (3.4 miles)
Third Bay Cafe (4.2 miles)
Transportation
U-Haul Moving & Storage (3.3 miles)
U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (10 miles)
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (10.1 miles)
Kings Grant Retirement Community offers a range of specialized features that are essential for supporting residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Assistance with dressing ensures that residents maintain personal dignity while receiving help tailored to their cognitive abilities. Medication management is crucial in preventing missed doses or dangerous interactions, thus enhancing overall health and well-being. Meal preparation and service are designed to accommodate dietary needs, promote proper nutrition, and encourage social interaction during mealtimes. Furthermore, assistance with activities of daily living and bathing fosters independence while ensuring safety and hygiene. Support with transfers helps residents navigate their environment safely, minimizing the risk of falls. Finally, 24-hour supervision provides peace of mind for both residents and families, ensuring immediate assistance is available whenever required, which is vital for addressing the unpredictable challenges associated with memory-related conditions.
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