AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Nice facility but management problems

    I like the small six-resident house - new, beautifully decorated, always clean, with a homey dining room, wonderful meals, outings and a comfortable family room. The staff and owners were warm and caring, my mom was happy and well cared for. But chronic problems - high turnover, overburdened/new employees, favoritism, poor communication and broken scheduling promises from house managers/management - led to neglectful episodes and inconsistent care. I can't recommend it until management fixes scheduling and replaces/supports house managers.

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    Amenities

    4.00 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      3.0

    Pros

    • Comfortable and welcoming atmosphere
    • Attentive, kind, and observant staff
    • Owners who are responsive and involved
    • Small six-resident / small community homes
    • Clean, neat, and well-kept facilities
    • Attractive, nicely decorated interior
    • Plenty of space and family room off the kitchen
    • Home-like, attractive dining area
    • Meals served on time
    • Good to very good food
    • Stimulating activities and outings
    • Good communication (reported by several reviewers)
    • Quality care and staff who listen to family needs
    • Perceived value comparable to other options
    • Expansion/multiple homes in the Durham area

    Cons

    • Terrible or problematic house managers (per some reviewers)
    • Reports of favoritism by staff or managers
    • Staff overburdened and stretched thin
    • Low wages for employees (reported)
    • High staff turnover (reported by some reviewers)
    • Some reviewers reported low staff turnover (conflicting reports)
    • Presence of new/inexperienced employees
    • Allegations of staff being mean to residents out of camera view
    • Staff appearing nicer only when family is present (inconsistent behavior)
    • Unfulfilled scheduling promises
    • Hours and days of care not delivered as promised
    • Poor communication between staff and management regarding scheduling

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the collected reviews is mixed but leans toward generally positive impressions of the physical environment, dining, activities, and many frontline caregivers, with several serious complaints concentrated around house managers, staffing practices, and scheduling.

    Care quality and direct caregiving receive substantial praise: multiple reviewers describe the staff as attentive, kind, observant, and responsive to both resident and family needs. Several reviewers singled out the owners as compassionate and hands-on, noting that they worked well with families during difficult times and that the facility takes quality care seriously. There are explicit statements that residents receive good care, that staff listen to client and family concerns, and that some homes have low staff turnover and good communication—factors that support continuity and trust.

    At the same time, a distinct subset of reviewers raised strong concerns about management and staffing. Complaints focus heavily on house managers: some reviewers called house managers "terrible" and urged hiring new managers. Reports of favoritism, staff appearing nicer only when family members are present, and allegations that staff have been mean to residents when out of camera view are particularly serious. Several reviews describe staff as overburdened, citing low pay, many new employees, and high turnover—conditions that can degrade care consistency and employee morale. These negative reports suggest variability in the resident experience that may depend on the particular house, shift, or timeframe.

    Facilities, dining, and activities are consistently praised. Reviewers repeatedly describe the homes as comfortable, welcoming, attractive, and well-decorated. The small six-resident model is highlighted positively—reviewers like the intimate scale, family room off the kitchen, and the sense of a home-like environment. Dining is a notable strength: meals are described as being served on time, the food is rated very good by multiple reviewers, and the dining rooms are called beautiful and home-like. Organized outings, stimulating activities, and a generally happy atmosphere are reported, which supports resident engagement and quality of life.

    Communication and scheduling present a mixed picture. Some reviewers state that communication is good and that staff work cooperatively with families; others report poor communication between staff and management, unfulfilled scheduling promises, and care hours or days not being delivered as agreed. These scheduling and management issues are tied in some reviews to understaffing, inexperienced personnel, and administrative mismanagement—problems that can directly affect day-to-day care reliability.

    Patterns and implications: the reviews indicate that The Enclave offers many of the desirable attributes families look for—clean, small, well-decorated homes with good food and engaged staff—but there is a nontrivial pattern of management and staffing complaints that introduce risk of inconsistent experiences. Positive reports about owners and some long-tenured staff suggest strengths at the leadership or ownership level, while the sharp criticism of house managers and scheduling problems suggests operational weaknesses in certain homes or periods. The coexistence of reports of both low and high staff turnover points to variability across locations or time.

    In summary, prospective residents and families are likely to find a high-quality physical environment, strong dining and activity programming, and caring caregivers in many instances. However, the reviews also flag notable red flags—especially around house managers, staff behavior when not observed, workload and pay issues, and scheduling reliability—that merit direct questions during tours and conversations with management. Verifying current staffing levels, turnover, hiring/training practices, the role and oversight of house managers, and written scheduling guarantees would help families judge whether a particular Enclave home matches their expectations and to identify whether the positive patterns in many reviews hold true for the specific house and time frame they are considering.

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    About The Enclave

    The Enclave is a senior care home with space for up to 6 residents at a time, offering personalized and affectionate assisted living in an upscale setting with over 3,000 square feet of accessible open space, and the staff really work hard to deliver individualized care, whether someone needs help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or medication management, or more specialized support for memory issues like Alzheimer's and dementia, and they've got a lot of staff training in dementia care so each person gets their own treatment plan that helps them feel dignified, independent, and respected. You'll find both indoor and outdoor common areas where residents can chat or relax, and the home has features like accessible showers, private rooms, and resident parking, plus easy access to public transport which is handy for outings or visits. There's 24/7 care and support, an emergency response system for peace of mind, and meals are prepared with quality ingredients, including options for vegetarian and kosher diets if needed, and then there are chef-inspired menus, which is a nice touch, and everything's kept clean with regular housekeeping. You'll also see a lot of activities-exercise, gardening, art, book clubs, and knitting-to keep everyone social and busy, and there are devotional activities both on and off-site, intergenerational programs, senior wellness classes, and monthly cultured outings, so people don't just sit around and do nothing all day. Staff speak both English and Spanish, and encourage mental and social engagement for every resident, and The Enclave holds to a family care home model that allows each resident to feel like part of a small, close-knit group, and everything from mental and social care to nutritional and physical support gets attention. They take special pride in supporting seniors with different care needs, whether someone's there for respite care on a short-term stay or for a longer period, and transportation for errands or trips is arranged when needed, parking's available, and the building makes security a focus with controlled entry, so families can feel comfortable knowing their loved ones are safe. The Enclave operates homes in Durham and Clayton, North Carolina, with connections to places like the Flowers Plantation area and also has a presence in Raleigh, so families in eastern North Carolina have several options to consider, and funding can come from month-to-month leases, private funds, or long-term care insurance, so there's some flexibility for different situations. The staff at The Enclave keep residents active and included, with life enrichment programs and regular activities that are really meant to make each day meaningful, and memory care residents get special support suited to their own needs and interests. The community works to create days that are both structured and enjoyable, giving residents chances to keep learning, socializing, and enjoying themselves in a safe, friendly space. The Enclave uses professional, multilingual staff, has medication administration and wellness programs, and sticks to a model that supports dignity, independence, and self-direction for each person who lives there.

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