Wilkes Assisted Living sits in North Wilkesboro, NC, inside a healthcare facility that's not a hospital, and provides both assisted living and independent retirement options with individual homes as well as private and semi-private rooms. The facility has 14 private rooms and 88 semi-private rooms, all equipped with telephones, televisions, and Wi-Fi, so residents can stay connected and comfortable, and you'll find common spaces like a grand room, beauty and barbershop, a large activity room, and a courtyard for fresh air or socializing. Residents get daily housekeeping and laundry, nutritious meals made by chefs, and dining plans for special diets, and there are designated smoking areas since the facility itself is non-smoking.
Shena Brewster offers physical therapy as a physical therapy assistant, and Dr. Susan Albert provides family medicine services, with an on-site pharmacy, lab tests, and telehealth for virtual visits if needed, and there's a 24-hour call system for peace of mind or emergencies. Nursing care covers 12 to 16 hours each day, and there's an interdisciplinary healthcare team with medication aides, therapists, and a full-time medical director, plus memory care and a special care unit for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. Activities are led by an Activities Director, and there are plenty of resident-run programs, devotional and spiritual gatherings, and short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services to help those recovering or staying for a longer period, and residents can use a rehab gym for physical therapy and exercise.
The facility provides thorough medical care, handling everything from pain management, respiratory checks for coughs and wheezing, joint and musculoskeletal evaluations, sleep disorder assessments including home sleep studies, immunizations, and screenings for vitamin deficiencies, osteoporosis, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and other health conditions, along with blood allergy tests, EKGs, bone density scans, and screenings for infections or transmitted diseases. Residents get help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and managing medicines, and personalized wellness, mental health, and cognitive evaluations are provided for those needing those services. The staff aims to create a warm and welcoming place where residents get support while keeping as much independence as possible, with spaces for socializing or taking part in events, and a beauty shop for personal grooming.
The community is run by SanStone Home, with Administrator Kendra Byrd managing several departments including Admin, Nursing, Therapy, Activities, and Business Office. Memory care services and incontinence, non-ambulatory, and diabetic care are available, and flexible scheduling and weekend appointments can be arranged. Overall, the environment supports both active seniors and those needing more care because of memory loss or health issues, and families can expect a balance of comfort and health oversight here in North Wilkesboro.
