Brian Center Health & Rehab Hickory Viewmont | Reviews

220 13Th Avenue Place Nw, Hickory, NC 28601

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

4.5 from 52 reviews

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Overall Review of Brian Center Health & Rehab Hickory Viewmont

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents and families repeatedly mention engaging, organized activities.

Multiple reviews describe busy activity schedules with games, puzzles, bingo, crafts, and social time led by activities staff. Some families also note special group participation, including churches or singing groups visiting the community. In a resident account, community life is tied to ongoing fellowship and an active resident council. Several reviews connect activities with lifting spirits during rehab and recovery.

differentiator 7 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy support recovery

Rehab and therapy are a recurring reason families mention better outcomes.

Many reviews speak directly to therapy efforts, including physical and occupational therapy, wound therapy, and support getting back to daily life. Several families describe progress that helped residents transition home after short-term rehab. A nurse and resident comments also tie care to wound-focused rehab and goal progress. Overall, the therapy department comes up as a consistent part of the rehab experience.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food quality comes up both ways

Food is mentioned, with sharply different experiences in reviews.

One resident review says they love the food, while another reviewer reports the food was horrible. Because these comments conflict, the dining experience does not come through as consistent in resident feedback. If you are considering the community for rehab or long-term stays, it may be worth asking about meal preferences and what is available for specific needs during your visit.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Care is a concern during staffing gaps

Some reviewers report care gaps tied to staffing and follow-through.

A few reviews describe serious concerns, including delayed or missed basic care such as baths and changing, and residents going neglected. Others describe unsafe incidents or delays in getting help, including calls for assistance not being answered for hours. There are also complaints that care instructions were not followed, such as issues around feeding orders. At the same time, many other reviews mention nurses and CNAs as kind and attentive, so these concerns appear as recurring but not universal themes.

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

104 resident community capacity

Types of Care

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

Restaurants

Taco and Tequila Mexican Restaurant (18.4 miles)
Waffle House (19.9 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (19.9 miles)

Physicians

Primary Care Associates (20.5 miles)

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy (20.5 miles)

Places of Worship

Riverview Baptist Church (22.5 miles)

Parks

Lake Norman State Park (23.3 miles)

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