Woodbury Wellness Center sits in Hampstead, North Carolina, at 2778 Country Club Drive, offering both a calm, homelike setting and many types of senior care. The campus has 112 skilled nursing beds and provides skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, short-term and long-term rehabilitation, respite care, and outpatient rehab. Seniors can also get independent apartment living, in-home care, and hospice care. Woodbury operates privately, having opened back in 1998, and's known for high standards in care, good housekeeping, and friendly staff. There's a peaceful feel with gardens, outdoor sitting spaces, and a sense of community that helps everyone feel at ease.
The care options fit many needs, from help with daily tasks to more involved nursing care. The center keeps physicians, registered nurses, and aides on-site all day and night, ready for emergencies, with direct ties to New Hanover Medical Center. Memory care and dementia services are available, too, including the Stonebridge at Woodbury community, which focuses on tailored routines and safety. Rehab teams work with residents recovering from surgery or illness, making care plans that change as needs do.
A Director of Nursing named Kyna Rose and Medical Director Dr. Michael Rallis oversee care, while Judith Bullard serves as administrator. Other key staff include Cheryl Cobb (Environmental Services), John Lawrence (Maintenance), Reneé Pridgen (Business Office Manager), Sarah Abbitt (Registered Dietitian), Joe Floch (Food Service Director), Elizabeth Kessler (Director of Therapy), Rosemary Guerrero (Director of Hospitality), Amy Watters (Life Enrichment/Activities Director), and Erin Wengler (Director of Resident Services). Staff try to show kindness and good humor, with many reviews mentioning the clean, cheerful environment and helpful care.
Residents live in private, semi-private, or companion suites with their own climate controls, and rooms come furnished if needed. There's a Life Enrichment Program and activities led by trained recreational therapists, who guide daily social and recreational events like bingo, exercise, crafts, music, cooking demos, and magic shows. The facility often holds outings to restaurants, shops, and museums, along with pet therapy visits and spiritual activities.
The dining team from Culinary Services Group prepares made-from-scratch meals in a restaurant-style setting, focusing on nutrition and taste. Residents can enjoy à la carte snacks, drinks, and desserts at the Hideaway Pub any time. Weekly visits to the on-site hair salon and spa are handled by a licensed cosmetologist, and staff do laundry and housekeeping. Free Wi-Fi, scheduled transportation, and landscaped gardens round out the everyday comforts.
There's a focus on keeping seniors engaged and autonomous, with programs designed to suit personal interests, physical needs, and emotional well-being. Activities and event calendars for both Stonebridge and Woodbury keep residents connected and active. The community takes fair housing and equal opportunity seriously and maintains affiliation with the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association. Staff are available 24 hours a day, making sure support and emergency care are always there. The goal is to care well for each person, helping them stay safe, active, and as independent as possible in a place that feels a bit like home.
