Farmwood Senior Living

    7301 Canterway Dr, Mint Hill, NC, 28227
    5.0 · 10 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Clean peaceful home compassionate staff

    I toured this recently remodeled, six-resident home and feel lucky my mom lives here. It's clean, peaceful and truly home-like (not institutional) - large yard/deck with a bird feeder, shared living room for visits, nutritious meals three times daily + snacks, and activities tailored to residents. KC and her compassionate, energetic staff are hands-on, calm during sundowning, and our mom is thriving and happy - highly recommended.

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    5.00 · 10 reviews

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    • Value

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    Pros

    • Home-like atmosphere
    • Small, 6-resident community
    • Recently remodeled
    • Furnished private bedrooms
    • Shared common living spaces
    • Large backyard with deck
    • Peaceful, inviting environment
    • Hands-on owner/director
    • Compassionate, nurturing staff
    • Engaged, personalized care
    • Residents appear to thrive and be happy
    • Clean facility
    • Nutritious meals (three meals daily plus snacks)
    • Staff skilled at comforting during sundowning
    • Activities tailored to resident preferences
    • Welcoming to families (living room access and family contact support)
    • Energetic and honest management
    • Tours available and highly recommended by families

    Cons

    • Limited activity offerings (described as "some activities")
    • Very small community may not suit those seeking a larger social environment

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews for Farmwood Senior Living is strongly positive, with consistent emphasis on a warm, home-like environment and highly attentive, compassionate staff. Multiple reviewers highlight the small scale—six residents—as a defining feature that supports personalized attention, a family-like atmosphere, and non-institutional living. Descriptions such as "hidden gem," "mom is happy," and repeated recommendations indicate strong family trust and satisfaction with the daily quality of life provided.

    Facilities and setting are repeatedly praised. Reviewers mention a recently remodeled house with six furnished bedrooms, shared common areas, lots of room, and outdoor amenities including a large backyard deck and bird feeder. Cleanliness is called out multiple times. The physical environment is framed as peaceful and inviting, reinforcing the home-like model rather than an institutional one. That combination of updated space and outdoor access appears to be a meaningful part of the facility’s appeal.

    Care quality and staffing are the most frequently noted strengths. Reviews name a hands-on owner/director (referred to as KC in several comments) and describe an energetic, honest manager who is engaged with residents. Staff are characterized as compassionate, nurturing, kind, accommodating, and ready to comfort or distract residents during challenging times (for example, sundowning). Several summaries emphasize personalized attention, passionate caregiving, and that residents are "thriving"—all indicators that families feel confident in the direct care provided.

    Dining and daily routines are also seen favorably. The facility is described as providing three nutritious meals daily plus snacks, and staff are noted to accommodate resident preferences. Activities are mentioned as being tailored to resident preferences, which supports the personalized approach. That said, reviewers sometimes describe activity offerings modestly (phrases like "some activities"), suggesting that the program leans more toward individualized engagement and comfort than a large, organized activity calendar.

    Family access and communication is another clear strength. Reviews highlight living room access for families, an environment that encourages visits, and staff support that helps families stay in touch. Several reviewers explicitly state trust in the director and caregivers and recommend the community to others, indicating strong family-provider relationships and satisfaction with transparency ("honest about mission").

    Limitations and patterns to note: because the reviews focus on a small, residential model, the main potential drawbacks are inherent to that scale. The small size that many families love could be a disadvantage for those seeking a larger, more socially varied community. Reviewers also repeatedly describe activities in limited terms ("some activities"), which suggests the program may prioritize personalized, low-key engagement rather than a broad, formal activities schedule. Finally, the reviews emphasize home-like care and do not explicitly reference clinical or specialized medical services or on-site medical staff; prospective families who require higher levels of medical or nursing support should confirm those capabilities directly.

    In summary, Farmwood Senior Living is consistently portrayed as a clean, remodeled, and peaceful small-home setting with highly engaged management and compassionate caregivers who deliver personalized attention, nutritious meals, and family-friendly policies. It is particularly well-suited to families seeking a non-institutional, intimate environment where residents are known and supported. Those requiring an active, extensive activities program or more clinical medical services should verify availability, and individuals preferring a larger social community should weigh the small six-resident model accordingly.

    Location

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    About Farmwood Senior Living

    Farmwood Senior Living sits at 7301 Canterway Dr in Mint Hill, North Carolina, and you'll see right away this is a small, private, 6-bed care home, so there's a family feel here with a much quieter and calmer atmosphere than you'd find in bigger places, and owner-director K.C. stays involved, making sure everyone gets personalized attention in a real home. Residents live in fully-furnished bedrooms, spend time in comfortable common rooms, and can walk out back to the yard and the big deck, which often draws birds to the feeders and gives people a peaceful place to sit or visit with others, while lawns, gardens, and a play area next to the Angel Garden give folks more to enjoy outside, and there are ramps, so wheelchairs get out there easily too. You'll find all levels of senior care-independent living with less worry about chores thanks to maintenance-free services and social events, assisted living that covers daily help like dressing, bathing, medication reminders, laundry, and meals, plus board and care for those needing extra support, memory care programs for Alzheimer's and dementia that keep residents safe, involved, and active with special games and classes, and skilled nursing on hand for more complex needs, including wound care and full medical help round-the-clock.

    People here eat meals that suit their tastes and needs, picking from options at any time, with room service ready if someone would rather eat in private, and there's always something going on-a beautician on site, devotional gatherings, art and cooking classes, gardening club, stretching classes, music, live shows, outings, and happy hour-so it's busy, but laid-back too, and visiting family can feel right at home in the living room or on the deck. Farmwood offers short-term and respite stays for folks who need a safe place for a little while, whether that's after surgery or just so their regular caregivers get a rest, and if someone wants to age in place, that's possible too, even at the end of life, with the home's staff-CNAs, registered nurses, and others-providing continuous and attentive care that covers medical needs, medication management, incontinence and toileting care, transportation to appointments, and companionship so nobody feels left out.

    The building's got safety features like a sprinkler system, standby generator for power outages, wheelchair-accessible showers, and strong exterior lighting, and it sits in a peaceful spot close to other medical services. Interiors have updated touches, there's a cozy kitchen and dining spot, and cable TV, Wi-Fi, fireplaces, and handicap accessibility are all included, so comfort comes first. Staff keep the ratio low-about one to every six residents, sometimes even better-so there's always someone nearby to lend a hand, and everyone passes background checks and is trained in CPR. Farmwood Senior Living began under its new name in July 2021, and since then, it's been an option for older folks who'd rather live in a calm, home-like setting, whether they need a little help or a lot, and the services extend to in-home care too if someone wants to stay in their own place, with support for meal prep, daily routines, and companionship, even dementia care. Monthly wellness checks are provided by a doctor, and with many tailored services, Farmwood has something for seniors who value a quieter, more personal living space where dignity, safety, comfort, and community matter.

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