Bethamy Retirement Center sits at 909 N. Salisbury Ave. in Spencer, NC and serves as a large assisted living community licensed for up to 67 seniors with a home-like setting, although one part of the community can accommodate up to 43 residents, and those who live here tend to find a range of living options, including studios, one-bedroom, semi-private, and two-bedroom rooms, all fully furnished. Staff members work around the clock, so somebody's always there in case of an emergency or if a resident needs help moving from bed to a wheelchair, getting dressed, or even needing a hand into and out of the shower, and there's special support for folks with diabetes, those needing blood sugar checks, or people living with incontinence or mobility challenges, and sometimes residents who require two-person transfers or help with insulin doses can receive the care they need-though it's important to check with administration about individual requirements.
The center provides meal service every day-simple, home-cooked food, with options that can be tailored for special diets like for high blood pressure or diabetes, so there's no need to worry about cooking meals, and everybody can eat together in shared spaces that give people a good chance to remain social even if mobility isn't what it used to be. Bethamy Retirement Center operates as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), which means it offers different levels of care-assisted living, independent living, memory care, dementia care, respite care, and hospice care, letting people stay in the same community even if their needs change over time, and there's an in-house physician and a nurse on call, which can be reassuring.
For payment, this center accepts private pay, Social Security, veteran's benefits, and private insurance, and the fees are clear-they have separate charges like a community fee, respite fee, a buy-in, and fees based on care level (high, medium, low), plus second-person fees if a couple chooses to move in together.
Entertainment and social events keep things lively, with a full schedule that might include movement and fitness classes, movie nights, tabletop games, animal and music therapy, and community-sponsored events, or residents can choose quieter activities like reading in the library, relaxing in the garden, or taking a walk outdoors. The place features amenities such as a communal exercise room, common indoor areas for games and gathering, a billiards room, possible access to features like a book room, jacuzzi, or sauna, and sometimes there's even a mobile hairdresser who'll help keep everyone looking sharp. Spiritual events and programs take place onsite or offsite, and there's transportation available for errands, medical appointments, or trips to spiritual facilities, with VA transportation services special for veterans.
Safety's a focus, with a minimum caregiver-to-senior ratio, regular safety and health inspections, a medication management program, and a 24-hour call system for emergencies. Families who are concerned about wandering in early dementia can ask about a wandering safety system. Bethamy Retirement Center is known as a verified senior living community by Seniorly, and stays dedicated to keeping residents' lives comfortable and active, with friendly staff who can handle daily activities, medication, and healthcare support, all in a place built to feel like home, where people can stay as healthy, happy, and independent as possible for as long as circumstances allow.
