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Lenoir Healthcare Center in Lenoir, NC

Lenoir Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Lenoir, NC.

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Lenoir Healthcare Center in Lenoir, NC

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Lenoir Healthcare Center Lenoir Healthcare Center

322 Nuway Circle, Lenoir, NC 28645

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3.7 from 72 reviews
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Lenoir Healthcare Center Costs & Pricing

Lenoir Healthcare Center offers competitive pricing for its studio accommodations, with a monthly cost of $2,095. This is significantly lower than the average rates in Wilkes County, which stand at $3,453, and even more so compared to the broader state average of $4,020 for similar facilities. The affordability of Lenoir Healthcare Center not only positions it as a valuable option within the local market but also reflects its commitment to making quality healthcare accessible to its residents. By keeping costs manageable, Lenoir Healthcare Center ensures that individuals can receive essential care without facing overwhelming financial burdens.

Floor plansLenoir Healthcare CenterWilkes CountyNorth Carolina
Studio$2,095$3,453$4,020

Overall Review of Lenoir Healthcare Center

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Activities feel like a focus

Residents describe an activities program that runs consistently and with clear staff involvement.

Many reviewers highlight the activities department as a standout part of day-to-day life, including praise for the activity director Tammy and the team’s follow-through. Several people mention specific activities like bingo and describe the activities as engaging and planned. Even in reviews that are otherwise critical, the activities are still sometimes singled out as a positive point.

common 17 reviews mention this

Staff are described as welcoming

A common theme is staff who feel approachable, responsive, and concerned about residents.

Across many reviews, families and visitors describe staff as welcoming and helpful when they come by, with frequent mentions of kindness and care. Several reviewers also describe improvements with new leadership and note that concerns were addressed promptly. A number of residents’ families say they felt supported and that their loved ones were treated with respect.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Nursing care is a frequent concern

Some reviews raise serious concerns about supervision, response times, and basic care follow-through.

A recurring negative theme is inadequate help and supervision, with reviewers describing delayed assistance, missed restroom needs, and situations left unresolved for hours. Several reviews cite examples involving hygiene and safety, including being left in urine, falls, or concerns about not being sent out for urgent medical issues. Other reviewers report communication problems and describe feeling like families were not kept informed when emergencies happened.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food quality and temperature draw complaints

Residents and families mention issues with meal quality and how meals are handled.

Some reviewers describe the food as unpleasant or repetitive, and one mentions restrictions being handled in a way they did not agree with. Others mention meals being cold or not handled on the schedule they expected. There are also complaints that the dining experience is a low point compared with other parts of care.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness concerns appear often

Multiple reviews describe unpleasant odors or visibly unclean conditions.

Several negative reviews mention strong smells and hygiene-related issues, including soaked bed pads and residents left in soiled conditions. Others describe the facility as dirty or disgusting, including reports of unclean rooms and common areas. A few reviews connect cleanliness concerns to their broader worry about overall care quality.

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

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 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 (20.7 miles)
  • The Pedalin' Pig-Banner Elk (21.2 miles)
  • Valle De Bravo (21.3 miles)
  • Bella's (22.2 miles)
  • Loaves and Fishes Restaurant (22.9 miles)
  • Cam Rahn Bay (23.5 miles)
  • Eseeola Lodge at Linville Golf Club (24.4 miles)

Parks

  • Grandfather Mountain State Park (21 miles)

Cafes

  • Fred and Larry's Coffee (22.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Appalachian Regional Healthcare System (23.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Avery County Health Department (24.3 miles)
  • Clark Family Medicine (24.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (24.5 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (24.6 miles)
  • Banner Elk Pharmacy (24.6 miles)

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