Gabriel Manor Assisted Living Center sits in Clayton, NC, near medical help like JMH Clayton hospital and Horizon Family Medicine, so if someone ever needs a doctor, help isn't far, and there are basics nearby like CVS Pharmacy, Chick-Fil-A, or Starbucks if someone wants to get out for a bit. The place offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care, and it tries to make things easy for folks who might need help with everyday tasks like bathing, dressing, or taking medicine, and there's always staff on duty, day or night, with a 24-hour call system if someone needs something quickly. People can choose private rooms, use wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs, and even bring pets along, which really makes it feel more homelike when you can bring your companion with you.
The building has controlled entry for safety, a secured dementia neighborhood marked by a Memory Care sign with brick and stone, and a big enclosed courtyard where people can spend time outside, plus there's a library, beauty salon, spa, TV lounge, and several fireplaces in common areas where residents can relax, read, or visit with each other. Rooms have cable/satellite TV, emergency call systems, and private bathrooms, and the suites have things like cozy beds and recliners, plus some nice touches like a walk-in tub with a wicker chair next to it or views of the sitting areas for people who like to watch what's going on out there.
Gabriel Manor has a full schedule of activities, like arts, outings, day trips, fitness programs, and life enrichment classes, all run by a full-time activity director, so people get a chance to spend time together, make friends, and keep their minds and bodies active, which folks say helps them feel better and happier. There are group meals in the dining room, made with attention to special diets such as low-sodium or low-sugar, and the kitchen serves three meals a day restaurant-style, and for those who want to get out, there are trips to local parks or to have lunch somewhere different.
For those who need more medical help, Gabriel Manor provides medication management, help with incontinence or diabetes, therapy services, 12 to 16-hour presence of nursing, a Resident Care Director and LPN who watch over everyone's health and medications, and hospice care, and the staff has training to take care of people with Alzheimer's or other dementia, with secure areas and custom care plans to keep everyone safe and support their memory and daily needs. The facility allows both short-term and long-term stays, with month-to-month leases, and they help arrange funding through private funds, long-term care insurance, or veterans benefits.
For transportation, residents can get rides to their appointments or join group outings, either with a free service or with extra paid service, and for faith needs, there are religious and devotional services onsite and offsite, along with visiting chaplains. Gabriel Manor keeps laundry and housekeeping services running so residents don't have to worry about chores, and the Wi-Fi and cable help folks stay connected and entertained. Awards like Best of Senior Living and Best Activities in Senior Living reflect the community's efforts, and with a community score of 7.7, Gabriel Manor has earned a reputation for being friendly and supportive, with staff known for compassion and for making people feel welcome, and the main aim is to help residents keep their independence, dignity, and well-being while giving as much help or privacy as they want.
