Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill of Highlands sits in the Highlands, NC mountains, surrounded by country clubs, private homes, and tourist towns, not too big with just 26 licensed beds, all in private rooms, offering both assisted living and memory care services and even has skilled nursing and home care options if folks need those, and there's a focus on helping seniors who value their independence but need some help, whether it's getting dressed, bathing, handling medications, or moving from beds to wheelchairs, plus they provide meals, do light housekeeping, and offer transportation with parking for residents and complimentary rides for appointments or outings. The place has studio rooms and 1-bedroom apartments, along with independent living cottages and apartment floor plans if someone wants more privacy, and every room can fit a wheelchair in the shower and tubs, which matters if mobility isn't what it used to be, and pets like cats and dogs are allowed, and if you like to smoke you've got to go outside for it, and there are clubhouse trails, walking paths, a garden, and indoor spaces for movies, art, and resident-run activities, with devotional services both onsite and offsite. The staff includes RNs, RN Consultants, PCAs, CNAs, and Certified Medication Technicians, with med techs taking care of things like dispensing meds, updating medication records, calling doctors or families, and setting up appointments, which can be a comfort, and trained staff is on hand 24 hours each day in case of emergencies, and there's always oversight so care plans are followed as people's needs change, though residents with incontinence must manage it themselves, and the staff can help check blood sugar but can't give insulin shots. Folks get meals, laundry and cleaning, plus there's a dining room where you can eat all day with menus for allergies or diabetes, and they've got a Medical Alert System Guide, with resources and reviews for Bay Alarm Medical, Medical Guardian, and ADT Medical Alert, alongside safety features like walk-in tubs, hearing aid resources and reviews, internet and cable plans just for seniors, help with cell phones, and even tools for ID theft protection. Chestnut Hill supports different care needs, from senior care and companion care to respite stays, memory care, and 24-hour supervision, so residents can usually stay as their needs change, making it a Continuing Care Retirement Community. There's a move-in coordination service to help with transitions, a clubhouse, library, salon, and arts room, plus a fishing crowd can visit places like Cullasaja River or Lake Glenville, and those who like sports can play golf, tennis, pickleball, and even foot golf; they also keep a community newsletter, run volunteer programs, hold events, and give out community awards, and if you want to check out what's happening or watch the mountain scenery there's a webcam, and the board of directors and executive director, Linda Tiffany, oversee things, keeping everything on track for residents. They have a peer review process in the community to score and review services based on several members' feedback, aiming to keep improving where needed.