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Abernethy Laurels

102 Leonard Avenue, Newton, NC 28658

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(828) 464-8260


Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,623
  • Average State Price: $4,436
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Abernethy Laurels Description

    Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, Abernethy Laurels, a licensed* Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offers a continuum of services with comfortable surroundings and all the services and amenities you need to make living easy, enjoyable, and stimulating.

    Since 1971, Abernethy Laurels has been known as a destination of choice for North Carolina retirement living. As a not-for-profit continuing care community, owned and operated by EveryAge, formerly United Church Homes and Services (UCHS), Abernethy Laurels is home to active people with a love for life, ideas, activity, and engagement.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

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    Abernethy Laurels
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 54 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 3 communities in Newton
  • Ranking in State: 635 out of 1035 communities in NC
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of Abernethy Laurels reveal a mixed bag of experiences, ranging from highly positive to deeply negative. Some reviewers praise the facility for its beautiful environment, compassionate care, and effective rehabilitation services. They highlight the passionate staff, clean surroundings, and the sense of community among workers and residents. Positive experiences also include successful employment relationships and the facility's ability to help residents regain their abilities after accidents or health issues.

    On the other hand, several reviews express significant concerns about the facility's management, staff behavior, and overall care quality. Issues such as poor treatment of staff by higher-ups, lack of qualified caregivers, and instances of unprofessionalism are mentioned. Some reviewers describe experiences of feeling ignored or mistreated by the administration and staff, with one family experiencing distress over the handling of their loved one's passing. Concerns about racial bias, inadequate staffing, and a lack of personalized care for residents with specific needs like Alzheimer's are also raised.

    While some reviews describe Abernethy Laurels as a wonderful place for rehabilitation and long-term care, others advise caution, suggesting potential clients and employees to reconsider choosing this facility. The contrasting experiences highlight the importance of thorough research and consideration when selecting a care facility.


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    Health

    Home Care

    Medication management

    Respite services available

    Assistance with personal needs

    Health services

    Rehabilitation


    Services

    24-hour security

    Business center services

    Housekeeping

    Passport to Travel

    Wireless internet (Community Center)

    Bank


    Activities

    Classes & programming

    Billiards area

    Meditation area

    Walking trails, gazebos and other outdoor spaces

    Activities of daily living

    Gardening areas


    Community Amenities

    24hr ATM

    Beauty salon/barber shop

    Coffee/internet shop

    Commons space areas available for use

    CORE Fitness (fitness/wellness center with indoor heated pool and spa)

    Guest accommodations


    Room Amenities

    Cable TV

    Emergency call system

    Wireless internet

    Fireside library with computer access

    Spacious apartments


    Dining

    Dining & Nutrition

    Meal options

    Bistro


    Transportation

    Transportation services (individual, airport)



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Jan. 17, 1977
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 174
    Total current residents: 148
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 3
    Total cost of fines: $2925


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-05-09 2023-05-25 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-06-02 2022-06-15 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2020-01-30 2020-02-10 D Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-08-09 $650
    2021-09-06 $975
    2021-09-20 $1,300

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Newton which is 2.8 miles away and has a population of 13,035 (small town).
    • The average income is $53,999, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 82
      • Low Temperature: 41
      • Average Temperature: 62.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 171 days of rain, 6 days of snow and 186 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 2.7 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 7.53 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.4 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.21 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 2.15 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    3.7 miles away
    IGA
    4.7 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    7.0 miles away
    Sam's Club
    7.2 miles away
    Aldi
    8.3 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Watson Street at Griffith Street
    21.2 miles away
    Griffith Street at Watson Street
    21.2 miles away
    Depot Street at Jackson Street
    21.2 miles away
    Griffith Street at Main Street
    21.3 miles away
    Main Street at Griffith Street
    21.3 miles away

    Banks

    BB&T
    4.7 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    4.7 miles away
    Peoples Bank
    4.8 miles away
    Fifth Third Bank
    9.0 miles away
    Bank of America
    10.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Catawba Valley Medical Center
    6.6 miles away
    Carolinas Healthcare System Lincoln
    10.4 miles away
    Frye Regional Medical Center
    10.7 miles away
    Lake Norman Regional Medical Center
    19.6 miles away
    Iredell Memorial Hospital
    20.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    4.4 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    9.0 miles away
    Rite Aid
    10.3 miles away
    CVS
    10.3 miles away
    TAS Drug
    15.7 miles away

    Dentists

    J. Mark Helton General Dentistry
    10.8 miles away
    Friendly Dental
    17.9 miles away
    Mooresville Family & Emergency Dentistry
    18.3 miles away
    Lake Norman Dentistry
    19.2 miles away
    Thomas O'Leary Dentistry
    20.1 miles away

    Parks

    East Newton Park
    1.8 miles away
    Southside Park
    2.2 miles away
    Newton Recreation Center
    2.3 miles away
    Little Brook Park
    2.4 miles away
    Yount Park
    2.5 miles away

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    Shopping

    Hickory Furniture Mart
    7.6 miles away
    Valley Hills Mall
    7.9 miles away
    Signal Hill Mall
    20.9 miles away

    Culture

    Old Post Office Playhouse
    2.5 miles away
    Frank & Sue Jones Amphitheatre
    2.6 miles away
    Gem Theater
    3.0 miles away
    Hickory Museum of Art
    10.6 miles away
    Hickory Community Theater
    10.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Geppeto's Pizza
    2.5 miles away
    Dixie's Fish & Chicken
    2.5 miles away
    Blue Moon Tavern
    2.6 miles away
    Brookwood Cafe & Catering
    4.8 miles away
    3 Hermanos Mexican Grill
    4.9 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of NC. It is a very large-sized community with 192 total beds.

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