Pisgah Manor at Pisgah Valley Retirement Community

Pisgah Manor at Pisgah Valley Retirement Community sits in the Hominy Valley surrounded by mountains and offers a peaceful place for seniors. The community gives different levels of care, such as assisted living for people who want some independence but need help with things like taking medicine, dressing, or bathing, and skilled nursing for those recovering from illness or injury, and they also have long-term care, hospice, palliative, and respite services. The skilled nursing center has private and companion suites with bathrooms, while assisted living residents stay in studio apartments that feel homelike and have safety features, and everyone gets access to private showers, cable TV, and internet. There's a medical team led by Dr. Rabi Kutob, nurses, and therapists who create personal care plans and help residents manage medicine, chronic conditions, and any urgent needs at any hour. The facility has a large therapy gym with equipment like the NuStep cross-trainer and offers speech, occupational, physical, and even aquatic therapy at the wellness center nearby to help people regain their abilities. They have a 24-hour emergency call system and around-the-clock staff for help with moving, bathing, and other daily needs, and post-acute care like wound care and IV therapy. Residents eat in small, neighborhood dining rooms where professional chefs prepare healthy, allergy-sensitive meals, including options for diabetes and vegetarian diets, and meals feel more like a restaurant. The community tries to keep life interesting with group activities like movie nights, music, arts, gardening, games, and events planned by residents, plus outdoor programs and fitness options, and there are walking trails, gardens, and biking paths close to the property. People can use private patios, game rooms, arts rooms, movie theaters, and community living rooms, and there's even a beauty salon. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, parking, and move-in help are all included. Pisgah Manor accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance, and they offer resources to help families navigate care decisions or financial issues. The facility keeps its beds certified and most of the time stays nearly full, which shows many people trust their care, and the place is well-kept with above-average medical attention. Pisgah Manor has won the Silver National Quality Award from the AHCA and NCAL, and the Mission Health Partners Skilled Nursing Facility Award, which reflects a strong commitment to resident care. The setting has mountain views, a friendly environment, and a full range of care services to match different needs and stages of life, and while some reviews are mixed, the facility stays focused on safety, wellness, and support for those living there.

Pisgah Manor at Pisgah Valley Retirement Community is managed by Liberty Senior Living.

Liberty Senior Living, founded in 1990 when the McNeill family purchased their first nursing home, has evolved into a prominent regional senior care operator managing over 29 communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Florida, Louisiana, and Virginia. Under the leadership of President Will Purvis and backed by fourth-generation family ownership led by CEO John A. McNeill Jr., the company has experienced significant expansion, growing from two communities in 2010 to 21 campuses by 2025, with several additional projects under development. Headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina, Liberty represents over 150 years of healthcare heritage dating back to the McNeill brothers' 1875 pharmacy founding.

The company's signature INSPIRE wellness program reflects Liberty's comprehensive Mind and Body philosophy, emphasizing optimal health achievement across physical, nutritional, spiritual, social, and intellectual dimensions. Through a strategic partnership with NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America), Liberty has positioned itself as a leader in the senior fitness industry, providing enhanced training opportunities and continuing education for staff. This wellness-focused approach extends throughout their continuum of care, which includes independent living, assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, and Life Plan communities offering aging-in-place capabilities.

Liberty's care philosophy centers on person-centered care delivered through The Liberty Way, viewing themselves as an extended family who honors each individual's life experiences, choices, and routines. Their clinical teams develop individualized care plans utilizing an integrative communication system between Health Centers, rehabilitation departments, and on-site Medical Directors. The organization provides comprehensive rehabilitation services through in-house physical, speech, and occupational therapists, featuring enhanced therapies including diathermy, ultrasound for pain reduction, electrical stimulation, and Activities of Daily Living Suites for real-world skills practice.

Recent strategic initiatives demonstrate Liberty's commitment to innovation and growth, including the 2025 appointments of Robert Goyette as Chief Operations Officer and Max Newland as Chief Investment Officer to support expansion efforts. The company has invested heavily in acquisitions and renovations, including a million renovation of The Carlisle Palm Beach, while testing unique ownership models at new developments in Charleston, South Carolina. With Hayes Barton Place CCRC opening in Raleigh and additional projects planned, Liberty continues pursuing both acquisition and development strategies. The organization has earned national recognition for continuing care retirement community design and fitness/wellness operations, maintaining its founding values of quality, honesty, and integrity while adapting to evolving senior care market dynamics.