Snug Harbor On Nelson Bay

    272 US-70, Sealevel, NC, 28577
    4.6 · 26 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Resident praises staff, notes issues

    I live here and the staff are truly wonderful-kind, attentive, and helpful-and the facility and grounds are beautiful. The food is delicious and there are abundant activities (arts, sewing, bingo, cards, church programs, day trips, music/dancing), plus a separate dining area and good layout. That said, the atmosphere can feel not very lively or comfortable at times, the independent resident population is small, and I've noticed occasional cleanliness/maintenance concerns.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

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

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

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

    4.62 · 26 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.8
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • Comprehensive amenities
    • Wide variety of activities (arts, sewing, bingo, cards)
    • Church access and religious programs
    • Visitor programs and day trips
    • Beautiful facility and surroundings
    • Well-designed facility layout
    • Wonderful, helpful, caring and friendly staff
    • Attentive and kind care
    • Delicious food / positive dining experience
    • Separate dining area
    • Happy hour with music and dancing
    • Clean facility (reported by some reviewers)
    • Abundant entertainment and activities
    • Highly recommended by some reviewers

    Cons

    • Atmosphere described as not comfortable by some reviewers
    • Not very active or lively according to some comments
    • Small independent resident population limiting socialization
    • Insufficient social activities reported by some reviewers
    • No alcoholic beverages served at happy hour
    • Reports of a dirty facility and possible closure
    • Mixed or rumor-based information about food quality

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the summaries is mixed but leans positive on staffing, amenities, and the physical facility, with recurring concerns about social vibrancy and a few serious but isolated complaints about cleanliness and operational stability. Strengths repeatedly noted include the building itself (described as beautiful, gorgeous, and well laid out), a broad menu of services and amenities, and staff who are characterized consistently as caring, friendly, helpful and attentive. Multiple summaries single out the food as delicious and the dining arrangements as favorable (including a separate dining area). Activities are frequently listed and appear extensive on paper—arts, sewing, bingo, cards, church, visitor programs, day trips, music, dancing and happy hours are all mentioned—indicating a robust programming structure.

    Staff and care quality emerge as the strongest and most consistent positive theme. Across summaries, staff receive high praise: reviewers call them wonderful, caring, kind, attentive and helpful. Community reputation for care is noted as well-regarded, and several reviewers explicitly recommend the facility based on these human-service qualities. This pattern suggests that interpersonal care and staff-resident interactions are a central selling point and a key driver of positive impressions.

    Facility and environment are also highlighted positively by multiple reviewers. Descriptors such as "beautiful," "gorgeous," and "perfect layout" recur, and amenities like a separate dining area and pleasant surroundings are emphasized. At least some reviewers report a clean facility and high standards of upkeep. However, these positive facility notes are contradicted by isolated but serious reports that the facility was dirty and possibly facing closure. That contradiction is an important pattern to flag: most feedback praises the physical plant, but a small number of summaries raise a red flag about cleanliness and operational stability. Those contrasting reports suggest either changes over time, location-specific issues, or differences in reviewer experience that merit verification.

    Activities and social life show a mixed picture. On paper the program appears comprehensive—there are arts and crafts, games, faith-based activities, trips and entertainment—and some reviewers describe abundant activities and entertainment. At the same time, several summaries raise concerns that the atmosphere is "not comfortable," "not very active or lively," and that the independent resident population is small, which may limit social engagement. Multiple reviewers explicitly describe social activities as insufficient despite the list of offerings. This pattern suggests a potential mismatch between scheduled programs and resident participation or fit: the facility may offer many activities, but they may not meet the social needs or expectations of some prospective residents, or there may be limited peer groups for independent-living residents.

    Dining and social amenities receive largely positive notes (delicious food, happy hour, music and dancing), but there are nuances. Some reviewers mention the food as a clear plus; others frame food quality as a rumor. Additionally, happy hour is available but explicitly noted as non-alcoholic in one summary, which could matter to some prospective residents. These details point to generally good dining services but inconsistent reporting that should be clarified in person.

    Management, reputation and reliability show both strengths and potential concerns. The community is described as well-regarded in terms of care, and several strong endorsements are present. Conversely, the mentions of a dirty facility and possible closure—though not corroborated by the majority—are significant and should not be ignored. They represent either isolated incidents, recent changes, or misinformation; in any case, they introduce uncertainty that prospective residents and families should investigate further.

    In summary, the dominant and most reliable themes are: strong, caring staff; an attractive, well-laid-out facility with many amenities; a substantial list of scheduled activities; and generally positive dining. The main areas for deeper inquiry are the actual lived social atmosphere (is it lively and well-attended by peers?), the resident mix (size of the independent-living population), clarity about alcohol policy at social events, and verification of cleanliness and operational stability in light of the few negative reports. Prospective residents should prioritize a visit that includes meeting staff, observing activities in session, sampling a meal, and asking direct questions about recent maintenance, occupancy, and any rumors of closure to resolve the mixed signals present in these summaries.

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    About Snug Harbor On Nelson Bay

    Snug Harbor On Nelson Bay, which used to be at 272 Highway 70 E in Sealevel, North Carolina, offered several types of care for seniors before it closed permanently. The place had long-term nursing care, independent living, assisted living, and special care for dementia and Alzheimer's. There were private rooms for residents, which made it easier to get personal care. The staff included people like Rose, who worked as the administrator, Bob Bozydaj, who did housekeeping and floor care, and Patricia Holcombe, who handled sales, operations, activities, and also worked as a Med Tech and Dementia Practitioner. Dee Simons was one of the founding partners. The community tried to make things comfortable and inviting, offering rehab and short-stay recovery for folks who needed help after a surgery or illness, plus respite care for temporary support. Amenities at Snug Harbor On Nelson Bay were set up for comfort and convenience, with some areas labeled with special names just for residents. Residents could take part in social activities and enjoy a low-maintenance lifestyle. The facility supported active and independent seniors but also offered more help when health needs changed. Snug Harbor On Nelson Bay belonged to a privately held health care company and employed somewhere between 51 and 200 people. They offered continuing care, nursing care, memory care, and worked with nearby home care and hospice services, so residents could get different kinds of support as needed. Even though there isn't any more detailed information about all the features or services, the focus was always on being a place where older adults could get the care they needed in a warm setting, with staff who had special roles and training. The website, while available, may not have current information now that the facility's closed.

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