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Mount Olive Center

Mount Olive Center is a nursing home community in Mount Olive, NC.

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228 Smith Chapel Road, Mount Olive, NC 28365

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3.9 from 102 reviews
5 stars
62
4 stars
11
3 stars
8
2 stars
3
1 stars
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Overall Review of Mount Olive Center

common 7 reviews mention this

Communication keeps families informed

Families describe communication as a clear point of contact during a stay.

Several reviewers say staff communication helped them feel informed, whether through quick responses to requests or regular updates on a loved one’s well-being. One family mentions weekly to bi-weekly calls, while others note concerns were addressed efficiently once raised. A few reviews also point out opportunities to improve communication, including wanting better coordination with leadership and the social worker when issues come up.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Staffing and response times vary

Some residents and families describe staffing gaps affecting timely help.

A recurring concern is that staffing levels can lead to delayed assistance, with multiple reviewers describing waits for help or care. Some comments describe being understaffed enough that basic needs were not addressed promptly, while another review asks for more coverage overnight. On the other hand, a few reviewers describe staff as responsive when assistance was requested, suggesting experiences can differ by shift and situation.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food quality gets mixed feedback

Dining is a frequent mixed point, with complaints about taste and getting what’s ordered.

Reviewers’ experiences with meals are inconsistent. Some describe the kitchen and weekend service as poor, including difficulty getting an alternate meal and cases where what arrives doesn’t match the menu. Other reviews are more positive, including one family praising the kitchen and saying the resident enjoyed most meals, and another reviewer mentioning diabetes- and special-diet dining options reflected in the dining focus.

  • A cozy dining room with tables set for a meal, adorned with decorative elements like a chandelier and framed art.
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Cleanliness and odors divide opinions

Cleanliness and odors are major factors behind both praise and strong complaints.

Some reviewers praise the building as clean and say housekeeping helped them feel comfortable. Others are much more negative, describing strong odors, visible dirt, and bug concerns, including reports of roaches and rooms not being cleaned or maintained as expected. A few reviews note improvement over time, including better cleanliness and a reduction in problems, but the overall feedback shows residents and families don’t all experience the facility the same way.

common 3 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapies are emphasized

Many mentions center on rehab and therapy support during recovery.

Several reviews focus on rehabilitation after hospitalization or surgery, describing support from nurses and therapists as part of getting a loved one back to walking and participating in sessions. One reviewer says the therapist team encouraged participation even when the person felt unmotivated. Another mentions a rehab stay as a positive experience, reinforcing that therapy is a key part of stays at this skilled nursing facility.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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