Emerald Health & Rehab Center in Lillington, NC

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  • Interior

    A spacious dining area featuring tables elegantly set with red tablecloths against a backdrop of green walls.

  • Decor

    A cozy dining room featuring a wooden table and chairs, complemented by green walls and elegant decor.

  • Bedroom

    A modern hotel room featuring a neatly made bed, a television on the wall, and comfortable furniture.

  • Windows

    A cozy dining area featuring a wooden table, chairs, and natural lighting.

  • Lighting

    A well-furnished hospital patient room featuring a bed, chair, and natural light.

  • Lobby

    A spacious and well-lit reception area with a modern design.

  • Natural Light

    A well-lit dance and rehabilitation studio featuring exercise equipment and barres.

  • Waiting Area

    A modern and inviting lobby space designed for comfort and relaxation.

Emerald Health & Rehab Center in Lillington, NC

Emerald Health & Rehab Center is a nursing home community in Lillington, NC.

Information last verified:

54 Red Mulberry Way, Lillington, NC 27546

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

3.4 from 41 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Emerald Health & Rehab Center

common 32 reviews mention this

Staff professionalism and compassion

Residents and families describe attentive, compassionate staff in day-to-day care.

Many reviewers say the staff is professional and caring, and that nurses, therapists, and support staff work together to keep patients comfortable. Several also mention clear communication and responsiveness to questions or concerns. A smaller set of reviews paints the opposite picture, describing neglect and issues with medication timing or follow-through, along with concerns about staffing levels.

common 6 reviews mention this

Clean, well-kept environment

Multiple reviewers emphasize cleanliness and an orderly facility.

Several families highlight that the building feels clean, well-maintained, and organized, and that there were no strong odors during visits. One reviewer also credits frequent cleanliness and sanitizing. In contrast, a few negative reviews focus less on cleanliness itself and more on supervision and care issues, such as falls and delayed assistance.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food quality and meal options

Dining comes up often, with both praise for quality and complaints about timing or choice.

Positive reviews describe good meals, selection, and strong nutrition support, including references to a nutritionist and chef-quality food. Another reviewer says they received weekly menus and that staff attention was high priority, and a family member mentions meals being brought to the room when needed. Negative feedback is more mixed, with one reviewer saying food was only OK and another describing limited variety for a vegetarian diet and difficulties with meal delivery timing.

caveat 12 reviews mention this

Understaffing and care lapses

A recurring concern is inconsistent care due to staffing and supervision gaps.

Several negative reviews describe delayed or missed medications, infrequent checks, and problems getting help when call buttons were used. Multiple accounts mention falls or bed-related injuries, including bed sores, and some describe pain or not being changed regularly. While some reviewers say management responds when concerns are raised, the overall caution from these reviews is that care attention may not be consistent.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Activities feel limited to some

Reviewers are split on how robust the activities are.

One reviewer says there were very few activities they were aware of, especially when compared with what they expected. Another reviewer reports that the facility has quite a few activities for residents. Taken together, residents may have different experiences depending on timing, staffing, or the level of engagement available.

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Features

Housing

  • 96 resident community capacity 96 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

  • Sunni Sky's Homemade Ice Cream (8.2 miles)
  • Biscuitville (11.6 miles)
  • Cleveland Draft House Fuquay Varina (11.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (11.8 miles)
  • Cook Out (11.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (11.9 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (14.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Amplify Church (13.3 miles)
  • Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (14.8 miles)
  • Short Journey Retreat Center (23.2 miles)
  • Christ the King Lutheran Church (24.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (14.6 miles)
  • Anderson Creek Pharmacy (14.6 miles)
  • Davis Drug Company - Benson (15.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (17.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (17.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (18.3 miles)
  • Allcare Pharmacy Services (18.9 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC DINE-IN Holly Springs 9 (16.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Family Medicine and Acute Care of Sandhills (17.3 miles)
  • Cape Fear Orthopaedic Clinic (19.7 miles)
  • Family Dermatology (20.4 miles)
  • North Ramsey Dialysis Center (22.1 miles)
  • Western Wake Pediatrics, PA (22.2 miles)
  • Raleigh Pediatric Associates (22.4 miles)
  • Raleigh Orthopaedic (22.4 miles)

Parks

  • Smith Lake (21.3 miles)
  • Carolina Pines Dog Park (23.7 miles)
  • Harmony Community Pool and Playground (24.4 miles)
  • Fred G. Bond Metro Park (24.5 miles)
  • Biltmore Hills Park (24.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (21.4 miles)
  • Chanticleer Cafe & Bakery (22.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (22.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (23.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • WakeMed Cary Hospital (21.8 miles)
  • Womack Army Medical Center (22.1 miles)
  • JMH Clayton (22.4 miles)
  • Wakemed Garner Healthplex (22.5 miles)

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