Western North Carolina Baptist Home is a senior living community situated in Asheville, North Carolina. This facility provides both assisted living and nursing care services, designed to cater to the diverse needs of seniors as they evolve over time. The primary focus at Western North Carolina Baptist Home is on nursing home care, which encompasses comprehensive support for residents requiring continual medical attention and daily living assistance.
In terms of medical and care services, Western North Carolina Baptist Home offers medication administration, ensuring that residents receive their prescriptions accurately and at the prescribed times. This service is vital for maintaining the health and well-being of residents who may have complex medication regimens. The facility's staff, including nurses and care aides, are tasked with managing these responsibilities, though recent feedback from residents' families points to issues of medication mishandling linked to staffing shortages and administrative changes.
The facility also includes amenities like a barber/beauty salon, providing residents with grooming and personal care services on-site. This amenity offers convenience to residents, ensuring they can maintain personal hygiene and grooming without needing to leave the facility. However, reviews suggest that the benefits of these services are sometimes marred by understaffing, resulting in delayed or infrequent access to such amenities. Despite difficulties related to management and staffing, the dedication of individual staff members is acknowledged by many as a positive aspect of the care environment, highlighting their efforts to provide compassionate care under challenging conditions. For the latest developments or service changes, prospective residents and their families are advised to check the facility’s official communications or contact them directly.
Costs at this community start at $1,495 and range up to $7,000. The average price in the community is $4,248, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,799. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
