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Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill

Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill is a nursing home community in Chapel Hill, NC.

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1602 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

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3.6 from 117 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
13
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill Costs & Pricing

Signature Healthcare of Chapel Hill offers competitive pricing for its semi-private and private room accommodations in comparison to both Orange County and the broader state of North Carolina. With a monthly cost of $4,320 for semi-private rooms, Signature Healthcare remains slightly lower than the county average of $4,326 while exceeding the state average of $3,584. Similarly, their private rooms are priced at $4,710, which is marginally above the county's rate of $4,690 but aligns closely with North Carolina's state average of $4,425. This positioning highlights Signature Healthcare's commitment to providing quality care within a well-considered pricing structure that reflects both local and state market trends.

Floor plansSignature Healthcare Of Chapel HillOrange CountyNorth Carolina
Semi-Private$4,320$4,326$3,584
Private$4,710$4,690$4,425

Overall Review of Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy gets strong praise

Therapy staff are repeatedly described as effective and supportive.

Many reviewers talk about physical and occupational therapy as the reason things improved during their stay, including mentions of workouts being productive and staff being attentive to goals. A few residents and family members also describe speech therapy as helpful, and several reviews say therapy departments communicated well. The activity schedule and daily engagement are often mentioned alongside therapy, which reinforces that rehab is a central part of the experience at this community.

caveat 26 reviews mention this

Staffing and responsiveness feel uneven

Residents describe major gaps in timely help and follow-through.

Alongside positive comments, multiple reviews describe missed needs and delays, including reports of not enough staff, calls/pages not being answered, and having to ask multiple times for basic care. Some reviewers describe moments where patients appear unattended or assistance is hard to get, and several mention poor communication during stays or around discharge planning. Others counter that they experienced attentive care and quick response times, but the mixed feedback makes responsiveness one of the more variable parts of the experience.

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Cleanliness is a dividing point

Cleanliness is mentioned frequently, with both positive and negative observations.

Several reviewers say rooms and hallways are clean and that housekeeping supports a well-kept environment. Others describe strong cleanliness concerns, including smells they associate with urine or waste, and reports of dirty rooms, soiled items, or bed linens that did not seem to be changed. Because both viewpoints appear in the reviews, cleanliness seems to depend on unit conditions and day-to-day care.

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Food quality varies by review

Dining gets mixed reviews, including concerns about specific diets.

Some family members describe food as good, plentiful, or balanced, and a few mention that meals were served in a way that matched preferences. Other reviewers say food was horrible, marginal, or poorly handled for certain needs, including complaints about diabetic meals being oversalted and meals not matching stated dietary preferences. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and specialized meal service options, which aligns with how dining is a regular part of daily life for residents.

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Care assistance includes skilled support

Care support is a core part of daily life here.

Reviews frequently describe hands-on help with nursing and daily living needs, including hygiene, turning or changing routines, medication timing, and diabetes-related support. The community also lists skilled nursing facility services and includes care supports like medication management and assistance with activities of daily living. Even though some reviews express strong confidence in medical and nursing support, other reviews raise concerns about consistency and individualized wound or diabetes-related care.

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Features

Housing

  • 108 resident community capacity 108 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

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 Private
  • 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

  • Raleigh-Durham International (14 miles away) Raleigh-Durham International (14 miles away)
  • 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

Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this area offers a variety of amenities within close proximity. With a selection of restaurants ranging from casual dining options like Cava and Bartaco to more upscale choices like TRU Deli & Wine, there are plenty of dining options to choose from. Places of worship such as Church of Reconciliation PC USA and Mt Carmel Baptist Church provide spiritual support for those seeking religious community. Medical services are easily accessible with several physicians' offices nearby, including Chapel Hill Ophthalmology and Duke Primary Care Sage Road Pediatrics. Additionally, pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy are conveniently located for any prescription needs. For outdoor enthusiasts, there are several parks in the area, such as Cedar Falls Park and Hank Anderson Community Park, offering opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Close proximity to hospitals like North Carolina Cancer Hospital ensures access to quality healthcare facilities. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment with diverse amenities for comfortable senior living.

Restaurants

  • Cava (0.1 miles)
  • Silverspot Cinema (0.4 miles)
  • Bartaco (0.5 miles)
  • Mr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • TRU Deli & Wine (1.8 miles)
  • Que Chula (2.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Church of Reconciliation PC USA (0.2 miles)
  • Mt Carmel Baptist Church (4.9 miles)
  • Judea Reform Congregation (5.2 miles)
  • New Hope Church (5.8 miles)
  • Yates Baptist Church (5.9 miles)
  • Duke University Chapel (6.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Chapel Hill Ophthalmology (0.2 miles)
  • Chapel Hill Dermatology (0.3 miles)
  • Chapel Hill Pediatrics & Adolescents Pa (1.3 miles)
  • Duke Primary Care Sage Road Pediatrics (1.4 miles)
  • Chapel Hill Internal Medicine (1.4 miles)
  • Aycock Family Practice Center- UNC Family Practice (2.5 miles)
  • Chapel Hill Implant and Oral Surgery Center (2.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Tarheel Town Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • UNC Hospitals ACC Outpatient Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)

Parks

  • Cedar Falls Park (1.8 miles)
  • Homestead Skate Park (2.5 miles)
  • Hank Anderson Community Park (4.3 miles)
  • Soccer Fields At Southern Community Park (4.5 miles)
  • Southern Community Dog Park (4.6 miles)
  • Piney Wood Park (6 miles)
  • Grandale Park (7.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • North Carolina Cancer Hospital (2.4 miles)
  • UNC Transplant Clinic (2.4 miles)
  • UNC Hospitals Ambulatory Care Center (2.7 miles)
  • Duke Hospital of Dentistry & Facial Pain (7.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Southpoint 17 (5.1 miles)

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