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    $3,976 – 4,771/month

    Restwell Home

    401 US-221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
    • Assisted 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
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

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

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.00·(8)

    Overall rating

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

      2.5
    • Staff

      2.3
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Small 20-bed, family-style environment
    • Women-only facility
    • Positive state quality assessment (4+ stars)
    • Private rooms and emphasis on resident privacy
    • Accessible, family-friendly visiting
    • Staff rapport with residents

    Cons

    • Gaps in timely clinical response and wound-care management
    • Inadequate family communication and end-of-life notification processes
    • Pest-control program deficiencies
    • Cleanliness and sanitation management gaps
    • Inconsistent staffing responsiveness and timeliness
    • Weak financial-safeguarding processes, including allegations of misconduct

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews describe a small, women-only, 20-bed setting that several families characterize as family-oriented and easy to visit. The facility's private, intimate scale and emphasis on privacy are cited as strengths, and the provider has a positive state assessment (4+ stars) that some families reference. Multiple reviewers praise staff rapport with residents and say the atmosphere can feel welcoming and familiar.

    At the same time, a set of operational concerns recurs across reviews. Clinical-care gaps are noted, particularly in wound-care and infection prevention practices; reviewers identify situations where skin/wound management and subsequent infection risk appear to have been inadequately handled. Related to clinical care are concerns about staffing responsiveness and timeliness—families describe delays in attention to changing resident needs. Several accounts point to deficiencies in family communication, including delayed or insufficient notifications during critical events and at end of life.

    Environmental and facility issues are also present in the feedback. Reviewers raise pest-control program deficiencies and broader cleanliness and sanitation management gaps. These items suggest a need for a more proactive environmental health plan and consistent housekeeping practices. Specific operational safety and infection-control practices may benefit from review and reinforcement.

    Management and administrative practices draw mixed commentary. On the positive side, the small scale and staff–resident relationships are strengths. On the concern side, there are serious comments about protection of resident finances and personal effects; language in the reviews includes allegations of financial misconduct, indicating a need for clearer financial-safeguarding policies, secure handling procedures, and transparent accounting practices. Communication protocols and documentation practices also appear inconsistent and would benefit from standardization.

    What stands out is a bifurcated pattern: families who experience the facility as warm and accessible, and other accounts describing substantive operational and clinical shortcomings. For prospective residents and families, consider confirming recent state inspection details, asking for written infection-control and pest-management plans, reviewing policies on wound care and emergency family notification, and clarifying financial-safeguarding procedures before placement. Follow-up questions to management about staffing patterns, training for clinical and environmental practices, and examples of recent corrective actions will help clarify whether the facility’s strengths are matched by reliable operational controls.

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    Location

    Restwell Home is located at 401 US-221, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139.

    About Restwell Home

    Restwell Home sits on 401 U.S. 221 S. Highway in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, offering assisted living and memory care for seniors, and you'll find it has a calm, home-like feeling, more like a big extended family, especially since it's a ladies-only community with a caring group of staff who look after residents' daily needs and help with things like bathing, dressing, meals, and moving around, so nobody needs to struggle alone, and that's important for those who want to stay as independent as possible but sometimes need a little assistance. The place can house up to 20 ladies at a time as an Adult Care Home licensed by the state, and there are both private and shared rooms, some with kitchenettes and easy-access features for those who have trouble getting around, and every room gets furnished and has its own telephone, Wi-Fi, and cable TV available so there's always a way to stay connected or entertained.

    Meals get cooked right on site three times a day and suit special diets for diabetes or other health needs, with snacks offered, and there are always staff around to help with eating or medication, housekeeping, laundry, and even changing sheets, which saves residents and their families a good deal of worry. Activities keep residents busy, like craft sessions, movie nights, parties, and live music, and folks can spend time in the garden or the book room, or enjoy pet therapy, fitness classes, and spiritual gatherings, plus there's a recreation room, barber and salon visits, and safe spaces indoors and out. Support is always close at hand, with 24/7 caregiver checks, medication management, assistance getting to and from doctors, and even transportation if someone needs to do a bit of shopping or get to a religious service, which really helps people maintain their old routines.

    Restwell Home also provides Alzheimer's and memory care for those who need more help, and their staff know how to work with different memory issues, supporting folks with varying awareness or movement needs, and for those who only need care for a little while, they offer respite and hospice care-so families know loved ones are safe, with care that changes as needs do. Costs for assisted living run around $2,725 a month, which covers the basics-room, board, care, meals, and activities-and the care is overseen by experienced staff who are used to working with seniors with diabetes, incontinence, or trouble walking.

    Living here means joining a close-knit group, taking part in activities if you want, eating home-cooked meals, and having help always within reach, all in a setting that's both private and friendly, and it offers peace of mind knowing staff keep an eye out throughout the day and night and that the home keeps up emergency alert systems. The facility doesn't take Medicare, but it's licensed in North Carolina, and although it's not as big or fancy as some places, it does provide a steady and reliable home for women who want safe, comfortable, long-term care without some of the higher costs of large nursing homes.

    People often ask...

    Restwell Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,976 per month.

    Restwell Home offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 3 photos of Restwell Home on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 401 US-221, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.

    No, Restwell Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In North Carolina, the Division of Health Service Regulation licenses adult care and assisted living facilities, posting annual, complaint, and follow-up inspection results.

    License number940999
    Facility typeAdult Care Home
    Capacity20 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    18

    Reports

    6

    Type A Citations

    3

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    10

    Years

    27 Jul 2026Follow-Up
    An investigation identified multiple deficiencies related to resident care, medication administration, and daily operation practices. The findings spanned several pages with numerous continuing deficiency entries.
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    27 Jul 2026Follow-Up
    Investigated multiple deficiencies across resident rights, care, nutrition, activities, environment, and financial practices, including an inoperable bedroom window, missing activity leadership, inadequate snacks and outings, improper handling of personal funds, and unsafe medication handling.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0305(d)Physical Environment
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0404(2)Qualifications Of Activity Director
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(d)(2)Nutrition And Food Service
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0905(d)Activities Program
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0905(f)Activities Program
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0909Resident Rights
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(i)Medication Administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1008(a)Controlled Substances
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1008(g)Controlled Substances
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1104(c)Accounting For Resident's Personal Funds
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1212(g)Reporting of Accidents and Incidents
    31 Jul 2025Follow-Up
    Found residents were not offered outings every other month; no outings were scheduled and residents reported a lack of outings.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0905 (f)Activities Program
    31 Jul 2025Follow-Up
    Identified deficiencies due to a long-term lack of resident outings; residents reported missing activities and staff did not schedule outings.
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    23 May 2024Follow-Up
    Investigated a follow-up review and found no deficiencies cited.
    27 Feb 2024Construction
    Found multiple safety and maintenance deficiencies, including lack of current safety reports, missing evacuation documentation, and physical plant issues affecting bathrooms, floors, lighting, and ventilation.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0305PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0309PLAN FOR EVACUATION
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311BUILDING EQUIPMENT MAINTAINED SAFE, OPERATING
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311EXHAUST VENTILATION
    18 Jan 2024Follow-Up
    Identified failures to perform TB screening on admission for a resident and to clarify a renal diet order for another resident.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0703(a)Tuberculosis Test, Medical Examination & Immunizations (a)
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .1002(a)Medication Orders (a)
    12 Aug 2022Inspection
    Found multiple deficiencies including deteriorated bathroom flooring, lack of approved self-administration of medications, improper controlled substances records, and missing infection prevention policies and PPE guidance.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1)Housekeeping And Furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1005 Self-Administration Of MedicationsSelf-Administration Of Medications
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1008(a)Controlled Substances
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1801 (a)Infection Prevention & Control Program (temp)
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1801 (b)Infection Prevention & Control Program (temp)
    12 Aug 2022Inspection
    Investigated safety and medication-management concerns, noting unsafe bathroom conditions and multiple deficiencies in how medications were handled and documented.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1)Housekeeping And Furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1005(a) Self-Administration Of MedicationsSelf-Administration Of Medications
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1008(a) Controlled SubstancesControlled Substances
    01 Aug 2019Inspection
    Identified deficiencies across nutrition, medication administration, infection control, and staff competency, including missing knives at meals, inadequate snacks and water, insulin dosing errors, and improper glucometer use between residents.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(b)(2)Nutrition And Food Service (b) Food Preparation and Service in Adult Care Homes
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(d)(2)Nutrition And Food Service (d) Food Requirements in Adult Care Homes
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(d)(3)(H)Nutrition and Food Service (d) Food Requirements in Adult Care Homes: Water and Beverages
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004Medication Administration
    • Type BG.S. 131D-21(2)Declaration of Residents' Rights
    • Type BG.S. 131D-4.4A (b)ACH Infection Prevention Requirements
    • Type BG.S. 131D-4.5B(b)Adult Care Home Medication Aides; Training and Competency
    07 Jun 2018Follow-Up
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to the facility's physical plant, safety documentation, and heating equipment.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F.0302DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0311OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0311OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0311OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    07 Jun 2018Follow-Up
    Found multiple safety and maintenance deficiencies, including missing current fire safety reports, furnishings not in good repair, doors that won’t latch, and a portable heater on site.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    27 Mar 2018Construction
    Investigated deficiencies in sanitation, housekeeping, and safety measures, including storage in a bathroom, dust/grease buildup on kitchen ventilation, and a damaged emergency/safety sign.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F.0306PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F.0308HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F.0300PHYSICAL PLANT
    07 Mar 2018Construction
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to fire safety, sanitation, and physical environment, including missing current safety reports, a bathroom used for storage, and several hazards.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION( f)Current sanitation and fire safety inspection reports
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0305 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT (e) (10)Bathrooms not to be utilized for storage
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306 HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGSHousekeeping and furnishings—clean, repaired
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306 HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGSHousekeeping—maintained free of hazards
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311 OTHER REQUIREMENTSBuilding equipment maintained safe, operating
    13 Apr 2016Follow-Up
    Identified deficiencies in evacuation planning and fire safety measures; posted evacuation plan was outdated and fire-rated barriers were compromised.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0309 PLAN FOR EVACUATIONPLAN FOR EVACUATION
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311 OTHER REQUIREMENTSMaintained safe, operating condition of building equipment
    13 Apr 2016Follow-Up
    Investigated a deficiency in fire safety; one-hour fire-rated walls and ceilings were compromised by holes and penetrations not sealed.
    • —Fire safety—one-hour fire-rated walls/ceilings not maintained; holes and penetrations not sealed
    11 Feb 2016Construction
    Identified multiple fire safety and physical plant deficiencies at the site, including missing detectors, outdated evacuation plans, and unsafe electrical and structural conditions.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0301Application of Physical Plant Requirements
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302Current Sanitation and Fire Safety Reports
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0305Physical Environment
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0309Plan for Evacuation
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0309Plan for Evacuation
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Unvented & Portable Elec. Heaters Prohibited
    11 Feb 2016Construction
    Identified deficiencies related to safety planning and building compliance; evacuation planning and safety measures were not fully up to standard.

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