Overall Review of Jacob's Creek Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
common17 reviews mention this
Caring staff comes through
Residents and families describe staff members as kind and genuinely invested in care.
Multiple reviews describe staff who treat residents with kindness and take time to respond to questions and needs. Families also mention attentive nursing and therapeutic care, with one reviewer highlighting how quickly requests were answered. A few reviews include strong negative experiences, but even those often point to specific breakdowns in communication or basic care rather than any lack of effort from everyone.
common6 reviews mention this
Activities help residents stay involved
Residents describe an activities program that keeps people social and engaged.
Several reviews specifically call out an activities team that keeps residents active and involved. Families mention residents enjoying the program and being able to participate in things they like, including music-focused preferences. Reviews also describe a mix of daily activities alongside therapy programming.
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Therapy supports rehab progress
Therapy is repeatedly described as a major part of the rehab experience.
Reviews mention a therapy department involved in physical, speech, and occupational care during rehab. Families describe improvements such as working toward walking and regaining independence after serious health setbacks. While some reviews are critical overall, the positive ones consistently connect therapy to how residents progress.
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Phone access and response draw complaints
Communication barriersâespecially getting the phone answeredâcome up in multiple reviews.
Several reviewers report difficulty reaching the facility by phone, including instances where calls were not answered or were delayed. One review also describes limitations with resident phone access, which adds stress for families trying to stay in contact. Others mention office staff taking a long time to return calls, and at least one review describes problems getting timely medication support.
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Food and cleanliness get mixed notes
Residents and visitors sometimes describe good cleanliness and meals.
Some reviews say the building looks clean and that cleaning staff are active, including mentions of bleach use to wipe down areas. A few also report meals tasting good based on what they tried or sampled. At the same time, there are negative reviews that use harsh language about cleanliness, so experiences are not consistent across all accounts.
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Features
Housing
170 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
Piedmont Triad International (18 miles away)
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
Cafes
Starbucks (15 miles)
Starbucks (17.5 miles)
Panera Bread (18.5 miles)
Starbucks (18.9 miles)
Caribou Coffee (19.4 miles)
Starbucks (21.1 miles)
Third Bay Cafe (22.1 miles)
Places of Worship
God's Love Outreach Ministry (15.5 miles)
Oak Ridge Baptist Church (15.8 miles)
Southern Baptist Convention (17 miles)
Smith River Missionary Baptist Association (18 miles)
Old Well Christian Church (18.7 miles)
Martinsville Church of Truth (18.7 miles)
Fontaine Baptist Church (19 miles)
Restaurants
Taco Bell (15.9 miles)
Wendy's (16.1 miles)
Subway (16.7 miles)
Clarence's Steak & Seafood House (16.7 miles)
Cook Out (16.9 miles)
McDonald's (17 miles)
Kickback Jack's (17.2 miles)
Physicians
Northwest Pediatrics (16.1 miles)
Skin Surgery Center (16.1 miles)
LeBauer HealthCare at Brassfield (16.1 miles)
Eagle Family Medicine at Brassfield (16.2 miles)
Nh New Garden Med Asso (16.4 miles)
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