The Canterbury House, operated by Meridian Senior Living and part of the ALG Senior portfolio, sits on Leasburg Road in Roxboro, North Carolina, just a few minutes from downtown in a single-story building, which really helps folks avoid stairs if they're worried about that sort of thing, and it's been around long enough to be the first assisted living community in Person County, so there's some history there. The community offers different care choices like assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care, so residents can live there even if their needs change over time, and they price things differently based on whether someone needs high, medium, or low levels of support, with a separate community fee included, so it's a good idea to ask specific questions about costs. The rooms come in several styles, with studio, two-bedroom, and semi-private options, and they're all furnished with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, telephones, air conditioning, and high-speed internet, which makes things more comfortable if you want to bring some technology or stay in touch with family, and the whole place is wheelchair accessible for folks who don't get around easily.
There's a 24-hour emergency response system and staff on site all day and night, with a nurse around 12 to 16 hours a day, which is useful for peace of mind, and they have caregivers who speak English that can help with bathing, dressing, transferring, medication, and other daily tasks, plus services for non-ambulatory residents and those with dementia or Alzheimer's. Meals are prepared for everyone, and there are options for special diets like diabetes or allergies, with restaurant-style dining available all day and no one needs to worry about cooking or shopping, and if someone only needs short-term help after a surgery or illness, they can use the respite program.
Community life seems active, with resident-run programs, scheduled daily activities, clubs, and regular events aiming to keep people moving and socializing, and there's a library, community room, activity room, a movie theater, music and arts programs, and spaces set aside for games. The indoor and outdoor common areas include gardens, walking paths, and a fitness room, so someone can get some fresh air or exercise if they like, and there's transportation and parking if family comes to visit or a ride is needed into town. Housekeeping, laundry, emergency alerts, concierge, and move-in coordination services are part of the standard support, with amenities like spa and wellness areas, plus Wi-Fi for anyone who wants it. The Canterbury House is ACHC Gold Seal accredited and offers a safe, friendly environment, focusing on each resident's independence, comfort, and well-being with different options for every stage of aging, and the dining and social set-up usually encourages people to make friends and stay connected, which a lot of folks appreciate.
