Pricing ranges from
    $4,635 – 5,562/month

    Kelley's Family Care Home

    1919 High Holly Ln, Raleigh, NC, 27614
    4.9 · 28 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Safe warm home-like caring staff

    This place was a godsend for our family - safe, warm and truly home-like with bright, attractively furnished rooms and thoughtfully prepared, healthy meals. The staff, especially Kelley, are knowledgeable, responsive and exceptionally caring - attentive day to day, proactive about health, and compassionate with hospice/end-of-life needs. Residents are relaxed and engaged with art, outings, music and family-style feasts; the home is clean, well-run and reassuring. I'm grateful and would recommend it without hesitation.

    Pricing

    $4,635+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $5,562+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.86 · 28 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.9

    Pros

    • Caring, attentive staff
    • Engaged and creative caregivers
    • Well-trained, experienced staff
    • Home-like, family atmosphere
    • Comfortable, inviting, attractively furnished home
    • Bright interior with natural light
    • Clean and well-maintained environment
    • Personalized move-in and transition support
    • Resident-centered, patient- and family-focused care
    • Responsive and proactive communication with families
    • Strong family involvement and collaborative approach
    • High-quality daily care and nursing support
    • Excellent end-of-life care and hospice coordination
    • Consistent, reliable care during COVID-19
    • Safe, well-run operations with ample staffing
    • Healthy, thoughtfully prepared and attractively presented meals
    • Varied activities (art, walks, outings, cooking, dancing)
    • Special events and themed celebrations (costumes, feasts)
    • Residents appear relaxed, content, and peaceful
    • Warm, nurturing, compassionate atmosphere
    • Staff who go above and beyond
    • Positive recommendations from referral professionals and families
    • Supportive and helpful management/leadership (Kelley)
    • Pleasant and welcoming for visitors
    • High family satisfaction and gratitude
    • Strong attention to guests' individual needs
    • Engaged leadership planning expansion (opening second home)

    Cons

    • No significant negative aspects reported in the provided summaries

    Summary review

    The reviews present a highly consistent and overwhelmingly positive portrait of Kelley's Family Care Home. The dominant theme across summaries is exceptional staff — repeatedly described as caring, attentive, engaged, creative, well-trained, and experienced. Reviewers emphasize that caregivers act like family, provide compassionate and individualized attention, and take initiative with proactive care ideas. Kelley (named in multiple summaries) and the care team are singled out for strong, supportive leadership and clear, responsive communication with families.

    Care quality is a central strength in the reviews. Multiple responders call the care “excellent,” “nurturing,” and “best-in-class,” with specific praise for everyday caregiving as well as sensitive end-of-life support. Hospice coordination and excellent end-of-life care are explicitly mentioned, as is effective, consistent management of care during the COVID-19 period. Families report that residents are well looked-after, content, peaceful, and comfortable; one consistent pattern is statements of gratitude and relief, indicating significant peace of mind for family members.

    The physical environment and amenities are described as warm and home-like rather than institutional. Summaries highlight an inviting, attractively furnished house with natural light, cleanliness, and a pleasant atmosphere that makes visits enjoyable. Dining is repeatedly noted as a positive area: reviewers mention healthy, thoughtfully prepared meals that are attractively presented. Social life and programming are robust — art projects, walks, outings, pampering, cooking, dancing, themed celebrations, and large family-style feasts are all called out, along with special occasions and costumes — reinforcing the family-home model and a focus on resident engagement.

    Operationally, reviewers perceive the home as safe and well-run, with ample staffing levels and attention to health and safety protocols. The facility is credited with clear, compassionate communication, a family-centered approach to care planning, and responsiveness to medical or behavioral concerns. Several reviews point to external validation — strong recommendations from independent referral professionals — and enthusiasm about the program’s quality, including excitement about opening a second care home, which suggests scalable best practices and confidence in leadership.

    There are very few negative or concerning points in the summaries provided. No consistent complaints about care, cleanliness, staff responsiveness, activities, meals, or safety appear; the only pattern of note is the absence of critical feedback in these summaries. That absence itself is a pattern worth noting: the dataset is uniformly positive, which limits visibility into potential weaknesses (for example, cost, waitlists, or challenges with higher-acuity medical needs are not discussed in these summaries). Reviewers do reference residents’ declining health in individual cases, but those comments reflect appropriate clinical situations and praise for how the home managed them rather than criticism.

    In summary, the reviews portray Kelley's Family Care Home as a high-quality, family-style assisted living option that excels in staff quality, personalized and compassionate care, a warm and clean environment, attractive dining, varied programming, and strong management. Families consistently express gratitude, recommend the home, and describe a meaningful improvement in their loved ones’ quality of life. The lack of negative feedback in these summaries is notable and suggests a strong overall reputation; however, absent critical reviews, prospective families should still seek additional details on topics not covered here (pricing, availability, specific medical capabilities) during their own inquiries and tours.

    Location

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    About Kelley's Family Care Home

    Kelley's Family Care Home is a small, inviting residential facility dedicated to providing personalized care and support for elderly adults. Nestled in a quiet, home-like setting, the care home focuses on creating a comfortable, safe, and welcoming environment that ensures residents feel truly at home. With the capacity to accommodate a limited number of residents, individualized attention is a cornerstone of daily life at Kelley's Family Care Home, ensuring each resident’s unique needs and preferences are thoughtfully addressed.

    The care home features cozy, well-maintained private and semi-private rooms designed to promote comfort and privacy. Communal spaces such as the living room and dining area are tastefully furnished, encouraging social interaction and providing a warm atmosphere for shared meals and activities. Residents can enjoy home-cooked meals tailored to their dietary preferences and nutritional needs, with staff members taking care to accommodate specific requests or restrictions.

    At Kelley's Family Care Home, professionally trained caregivers are available around the clock to provide assistance with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, medication management, and mobility support. The staff strives to foster independence while always offering a helping hand when needed. Regular housekeeping and laundry services help maintain a tidy and pleasant living environment, relieving residents of everyday chores so they can focus on their well-being and interests.

    The care home places great importance on fostering a sense of community and meaningful engagement. Residents are invited to participate in a variety of recreational and social activities thoughtfully organized to suit their abilities and interests. These may include arts and crafts, games, music, and gentle exercise sessions, all aimed at supporting both physical and emotional health. Outdoor spaces are also available, providing a peaceful setting where residents can enjoy fresh air, relax, or spend time with visitors.

    Kelley's Family Care Home stands out for its compassionate approach and dedication to creating a nurturing and secure place for older adults. Respect for dignity and individuality is woven into every aspect of care. The staff works closely with residents and their families to understand preferences and routines, helping to make the transition to care as smooth as possible. Everything at Kelley's Family Care Home is designed to enhance the quality of life for residents, offering peace of mind to loved ones and a true sense of home and belonging for those who live there.

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