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Glenbridge Health And Rehabiltation Center in Boone, NC

Glenbridge Health And Rehabiltation Center is a nursing home community in Boone, NC.

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Glenbridge Health And Rehabiltation Center in Boone, NC

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a neatly made bed, colorful chairs, and a lamp by the window.

  • Outdoors

    A building entrance with columns and surrounding landscaping.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room entertainment center with a television, storage baskets, and decorative elements.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy room featuring a neatly made bed, decorative pillows, and a vase of flowers by the window.

  • Windows

    A cozy waiting room with chairs, a table, and a vase of flowers by the window.

  • Dining

    A formal dining room setup with a flower centerpiece and red napkin arrangements on the table.

  • Kitchen

    An elderly woman in a wheelchair holding a mug, with a caregiver standing beside her in the kitchen.

  • Plant

    A cozy corner with a lamp, book, and plant on a wooden side table.

211 Milton Brown Heirs Road, Boone, NC 28607

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

2.9 from 40 reviews
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Overall Review of Glenbridge Health And Rehabiltation Center

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Call response and staffing are mixed

Residents describe long waits for help and inconsistent phone or call-button response.

Several reviewers say getting help takes too long, including reports of extended waits after using the nurse call button and missed or delayed phone calls at night. A few residents also describe staffing being too thin at certain times, with families feeling they had to step in or hire extra sitters. Other reviewers, however, report attentive, responsive staff—so the experience appears to vary by person and timing. For families touring, it may be worth asking specifically about night coverage and how quickly calls are typically answered.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Nursing and safety concerns surface

Some reviewers raise concerns about falls, hygiene, and care follow-through.

A handful of reviews mention situations like delayed attention after emergencies, falls, and inadequate safety precautions—such as not using an alarm after a fall risk was identified. Others describe hygiene and mobility issues, including residents not getting help with basic needs and being left in unsafe or uncomfortable conditions. At the same time, multiple families also praise nursing and therapy teams and say care was compassionate and effective. The overall feedback suggests nursing care can be strong, but there are serious complaints families may want to verify during the admission process.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food quality is described both ways

Residents and families report that meals range from disappointing to acceptable.

Some reviewers say the food was terrible or got worse, with complaints about kitchen staff behavior and meal quality. Others say meals were better than competing facilities or that the food was simply not the greatest but still the best available. This mixed pattern shows up alongside praise for specific staff interactions and housekeeping comments in other parts of the reviews. If dining matters to your family, you may want to request a chance to see or discuss meal service before committing.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities and community life stand out

Reviews frequently mention organized activities like bingo, music, and outings.

Several families describe an activities schedule that includes bingo, music, and regular entertainment, along with outings and group events. Others add details like church services or residents having ways to spend bingo-related rewards. Even reviews that focus on care problems still acknowledge the presence of activities, suggesting community life is an area the staff works to support. If you’re comparing options, it’s one of the more consistently positive threads.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing is called out as steep

Some reviewers say the cost is very high for the care they experienced.

Two reviews specifically call out expense, with one describing a monthly figure that felt hard to justify. Another reviewer also summarizes the overall cost as very expensive. While other commenters focus on care quality and responsiveness, these cost mentions are direct and tied to value. Families comparing options may want to confirm all charges up front and review what services are included.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 134 resident community capacity 134 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Grandview Restaurant (9.5 miles)
  • The Pedalin' Pig-Banner Elk (12.2 miles)
  • Valle De Bravo (12.4 miles)
  • Bella's (12.7 miles)
  • Cam Rahn Bay (13.1 miles)
  • Sorrento's Italian Bistro (13.4 miles)
  • Banner Elk Cafe (13.5 miles)

Parks

  • Grandfather Mountain State Park (12 miles)
  • Waterfalls Park (17.7 miles)
  • Town of Mountain City Recreation Building (22.1 miles)
  • Ralph Stout Park (22.4 miles)
  • Roan Mountain State Park (24.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Fred and Larry's Coffee (12.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Banner Elk Pharmacy (13.3 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (17.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (18 miles)
  • Boone Drugs (20.7 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (21.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (22.3 miles)
  • Roan Mountain Pharmacy (24.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Clark Family Medicine (17.8 miles)
  • Avery County Health Department (18 miles)
  • Mountain Youth Academy (24.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (18.1 miles)
  • Johnson County Hospital (20.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Roan Creek Baptist Church (19.2 miles)
  • Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (19.4 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (19.6 miles)
  • Hale Community Ministries (19.6 miles)
  • Nelson Chapel Baptist Church (19.7 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (19.9 miles)
  • Big Laurel Christian Union (20 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (21.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Heritage Hall (22.1 miles)

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