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Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation in Morganton, NC

Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home community in Morganton, NC.

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109 Foothills Drive, Morganton, NC 28655

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

4.3 from 31 reviews
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Overall Review of Grace Heights Health & Rehabilitation

common 19 reviews mention this

Caring staff shows up for families

Residents and families repeatedly describe kind, attentive staff who stay engaged with care and updates.

Many reviewers say staff are caring, respectful, and attentive, and that they take time with patients during recovery and longer stays. Several families also mention feeling confident because nurses or other staff were responsive when questions came up and helped coordinate care across therapies and medical needs. A few reviews are critical about communication or call response, but the most consistent feedback overall is that staff show up with compassion and follow-through.

common 8 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy are a focus

Rehabilitation and therapy support comes through clearly in both short post-surgical stays and longer recoveries.

Multiple residents and families describe physical and occupational therapy making a difference during post-surgical recovery and mobility progress. Reviews mention improvements during stays that ranged from about two weeks to around two months, along with regular medication support while therapy was underway. One reviewer specifically highlights skilled nursing and physician involvement alongside therapy, reinforcing that rehab and clinical care run together here.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

24/7 care and call response divide

Feedback is mixed on around-the-clock care, with some residents and families reporting delayed responses.

Some reviewers describe confidence in continuous nursing coverage, while others report problems with call-button responsiveness and delayed follow-up when needs came up. One critical review says a patient could not use the call button effectively and that no one came after multiple waits. Another critical review points to missed family notifications after falls, framing it as a failure of continuous care expectations.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and maintenance earn mixed marks

Most descriptions praise cleanliness, but several reviews report sanitation or upkeep issues.

Several reviewers say the facility is clean, well maintained, and well kept, including rooms and common areas. Other reviews are sharply negative, citing reports of roaches, dirty conditions like water on hall floors, and concerns about skin issues that suggest inadequate attention. There are also complaints about equipment comfort and availability, which further affects perceptions of day-to-day maintenance.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Daily costs draw strong complaints

Some families feel the daily pricing is hard to justify.

At least two reviews call out cost directly, describing the pricing as too high or difficult to justify. One reviewer states a specific daily rate and expresses anger about affordability, while another notes that the facility is expensive for them despite being pleased with aspects like cleanliness and common areas.

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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

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