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Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley, NC

Stanley Total Living Center is a nursing home community in Stanley, NC.

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Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley, NC

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  • Interior

    A brightly lit hospital hallway with framed artwork on the walls and a door adorned with a wreath.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a pink sofa, two armchairs, side tables with lamps, and a framed painting on the wall.
  • Building

    A single-story brick building with an American flag flying on a pole in front.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining room with a round wooden table surrounded by four chairs, decorated with a potted plant and framed artwork on the walls.
  • Artwork

    A decorated hallway in a nursing home with framed paintings on the walls.
  • Wall Art

    A meeting room with framed artwork on the walls, potted plants on the table, and a ceiling fan overhead.

514 Old Mt Holly Road, Stanley, NC 28164

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

3.7 from 45 reviews
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Overall Review of Stanley Total Living Center

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Memory care gets strong praise

Memory care experiences are described as supportive and reassuring.

Multiple families describe the memory care unit as standout compared with what they expected, especially during transition and ongoing daily care. Reviews also credit staff for compassion and guidance to families, and some mention long-term stays with consistent support. One family also notes the Alzheimer’s experience as warm, professional, and mission-driven.

common 23 reviews mention this

Caring, responsive staff stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind and attentive.

Across many reviews, families say staff show personal care, respond quickly to concerns, and treat residents with respect. Several comments highlight friendliness and professionalism when communicating with family members, while others describe staff as consistently present for daily needs. A few reviews also tie the good experience to cleanliness, neat appearance, and residents feeling safe and cared for.

common 3 reviews mention this

Therapy support earns mentions

Rehab and therapy experiences are described positively.

Some reviews mention physical therapists and therapy as a reason families felt comfortable during rehab. One review specifically praises up-to-date therapy equipment and a recovery pace that was better than expected. Another short review simply notes therapy as part of a positive experience.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities and outings keep days full

Daily activities and outings are a consistent theme.

Several families describe planned daily activities, social events, and resident engagement, including games and crafts. Some reviews also point to outings and scheduled programming, while others describe the community spaces used for gatherings and entertainment. Volunteer and community-group visits are mentioned as another way residents stay connected.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Food is a common concern

Food satisfaction is a recurring weak spot in reviews.

While some reviews speak positively about dining, multiple others call out food as a downside. One family says food is the only downside and wishes it were tastier, while another says food is a major concern for many residents and directly affects whether people will be happy living there. Another review describes an unappealing feeding experience involving lima beans.

  • A cozy dining room with a round wooden table surrounded by four chairs, decorated with a potted plant and framed artwork on the walls.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Staffing levels raise concerns

Some reviews question staffing adequacy for care needs.

A few reviews describe problems with staffing levels, including concerns about ratios and support for residents with dementia. There are also comments that wait times and basic assistance can be delayed when residents need help with daily tasks. One review also points to limited staffing in an independent-living portion, and another describes serious care failures that the reviewer attributes to inadequate attention to resident needs.

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

  • 106 resident community capacity 106 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • 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
  • 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

  • Charlotte Douglas International (12 miles away) Charlotte Douglas International (12 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • 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

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Allen Drug (0.7 miles)
  • Shiv Pharmacy (5.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (7.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (8.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (9.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Riverbend Family Practice-Mt. Holly (5.6 miles)
  • Daniel Thomas Ness (6.1 miles)
  • Gaston Surgical (6.2 miles)
  • Metrolina Nephrology Associates Pa (6.2 miles)
  • CMC-Gastonia Specialty Center (6.2 miles)
  • Gaston Digestive Disease Clinic PA (6.2 miles)
  • Caromont Family Medicine (6.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (5.7 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (6.5 miles)
  • Cook Out (6.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (7.4 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (7.4 miles)
  • Sports Page (7.9 miles)
  • Casa Garcia Cantina Gr (8 miles)

Parks

  • Overlook Neighborhood (7.7 miles)
  • Blythe Landing Park (11.4 miles)
  • Richard Barry Park (13.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Floyd & Blackie's (8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (11.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (12.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (12.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • South Point United Methodist Church (10.7 miles)
  • Riverview Baptist Church (11.4 miles)

Transportation

  • The Club At CLT (11.9 miles)
  • Concourse A (12 miles)
  • CLT Car Rental Center (12 miles)
  • Concourse E (12.1 miles)
  • Main Concourse (12.1 miles)
  • Admirals Club (12.1 miles)
  • Security Checkpoint D (12.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center (13.1 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Northlake 14 (13.2 miles)

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