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Willow Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro, NC

Willow Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Goldsboro, NC.

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Willow Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Goldsboro, NC

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  • Interior

    A woman in a pink sweater seated and smiling indoors.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, TV, and decorative elements.

  • Living Room

    A spacious living room with elegant furniture and decor.

  • Bedroom

    A person enjoying a moment with a Pomeranian dog in a hospital setting.

  • Windows

    A simple bedroom with a bed, wardrobe, television, and a window with blinds.

  • Healthcare

    A simple hospital room with a single bed and a window with closed blinds.

2401 Wayne Memorial Drive, Goldsboro, NC 27534

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

2.4 from 68 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Willow Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

common 14 reviews mention this

Kind, professional staff are frequently praised

Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, professional, and supportive.

Many reviewers say staff members were kind, professional, and supportive during rehab or longer stays. Several specifically call out nurses, aides, and therapy staff for being attentive and helpful, and others describe managers and care teams as professional and communicative about progress. A few reviewers also report that staff support continued with family after a loved one passed.

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy brings mixed results

Therapy experiences vary, with some families praising progress and others reporting limited progress.

Some reviews praise the rehab therapy team for being helpful and beneficial, including support with adjusting after surgery and making sure residents were working within their capabilities. Other reviews criticize therapy for being inconsistent, with one saying residents were not getting up enough to rebuild walking and functional ability. Overall, the therapy feedback in the reviews does not point in only one direction.

common 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a repeat point

Cleanliness shows up repeatedly in reviews, both positively and negatively.

Several reviewers mention a clean facility and professional care. At the same time, other reviews describe unsanitary conditions, including reports of bugs, dirty or stained areas, and a generally run-down environment. Taken together, cleanliness seems to be an area where residents’ experiences diverge.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication and follow-through concerns

Some families report difficulty getting timely help and updates.

A recurring complaint is that it can be hard to reach staff or get issues resolved in a timely way. One reviewer says calls often went unanswered and they could not get answers about scheduling and related needs. Another describes struggling to get a missing item returned after multiple days, questioning whether escalation happens when families keep reaching out.

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

Features

Housing

  • 200 resident community capacity 200 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

This area of Goldsboro, North Carolina is located approximately 20-21 miles away from popular dining options such as Wendy's, Cook Out, McDonald's, Cracker Barrel, Chick-Fil-A, and Texas Steakhouse & Saloon. Additionally, there is a Starbucks cafe located within 21.6 miles for those who enjoy coffee and light snacks. The presence of these well-known chain restaurants suggests that this area offers convenient dining options for residents, with a variety of choices to suit different tastes. Furthermore, the proximity to these establishments may provide a sense of comfort and accessibility for seniors looking to enjoy meals outside their home without having to travel too far.

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (20.4 miles)
  • Cook Out (20.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (20.5 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (21.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (21.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (21.5 miles)
  • Texas Steakhouse & Saloon (21.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (21.6 miles)

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