Chestnut Hill of Highlands

Chestnut Hill of Highlands sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Highlands, North Carolina, and folks there can see a lot of nice views, especially with how close everything is to towns and country clubs, and it's licensed by North Carolina's Department of Social Services to serve up to 63 residents, so it's not a huge place, but it's not small either, and there's always something going on, with planned daily activities, movie nights, art programs, music events, group exercise, and even a reading room if someone just wants to sit and look at a book or the local paper, and there's a hot tub and sauna when your muscles ache, plus a fitness room and barber or beauty shop, and the staff is always around if you need help with getting up, moving around, or even using the bathroom, and if you want to go somewhere else, Chestnut Hill provides rides for medical visits, shopping trips, or spiritual services. Residents can join in on music therapy, enjoy visiting pets, play trivia or other tabletop games, and there are outings for outdoor trips and even fly-fishing nearby at places like the Cullasaja River, Lake Glenville, or Nantahala River, which can be nice when the weather's good. Meals are homemade and served three times daily, and they can adjust what's cooked for folks with diabetes or high blood pressure, so people don't have to worry about what they're eating, and there's always staff trained to help with bathing, dressing, and other needs that come up as people age, but for some kinds of treatments, like for incontinence or insulin shots, residents need to be able to manage those on their own. Chestnut Hill of Highlands offers independent living apartments and cottages, along with assisted living and memory care services if someone needs more help, and they've got both studio and one-bedroom floor plans, and the rooms are ready to move into, all furnished, and feature things like full tubs or wheelchair-accessible showers, and there's a 24-hour call system if someone needs help, so folks don't have to worry about finding staff at odd hours, and the staff are always awake, all night and day. Housekeeping, laundry, and meals are included, so chores are off your list, and there are walking paths, a garden, a library, movie nights, and arts and crafts, plus offsite devotional services and trips outside the facility, including fishing, golf, tennis, and pickleball if you can still play. Only outdoor smoking is allowed, but you can always go out and take a break when you want. Residents can park if they drive, and free transportation is on hand for those who don't, and if someone's health changes, you don't always have to leave Chestnut Hill, since they support aging in place and can increase the level of care as needed, including respite care and hospice if those are needed later on, so you're not moving again as you get older or your needs change. If someone wants to volunteer or join community events, there's a "Volunteer" opportunity, and there are awards, grants, a shop, plus a community directory for those who like to know who's who. Meals always come with choices, including all-day dining, and allergies or special diets get attention too. Staff can help residents manage blood sugar for diabetes, but they don't give insulin injections, so people need to check that before moving in. Chestnut Hill serves adults aged 55 and up, focusing mostly on those who need light or medium care, so it's a place for people who still want to be part of a community but might need a little more help as time goes on.