Meadowview sits near the banks of the Neuse River in Smithfield, North Carolina, close to downtown and the highways, and is nestled among farmlands and rolling hills, which really gives it a nice country feel, and it's been owned and run by a local family for about 10 years now, operating as a non-profit and being well known in the area. Meadowview is a large community with 60 beds and offers many kinds of care, like independent living for those who want to live on their own, assisted living for folks who need help with daily activities, skilled nursing for those who have more medical needs, and memory care for residents with memory loss. There are private and semi-private rooms, including studio and two-bedroom layouts, and every living space comes furnished with bathrooms, kitchenettes, cable TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and security locks, so residents can feel comfortable and safe with individual heating and cooling. The community makes life simpler with maintenance-free living, so residents don't have to worry about things like cleaning or laundry, because housekeeping, linen services, and move-in help are all provided.
The dining room works like a restaurant, and meals are cooked by professional chefs using organic ingredients, with all kinds of diets in mind, whether someone needs low or no sodium, no sugar, kosher or vegetarian options, and there are even guest meals and room service for when residents want to eat in their own rooms. There's always something happening with a full-time activity director planning things like art classes, Bible study groups, cooking lessons, day trips, happy hours, live music, outings to restaurants and Wal-Mart, devotional activities, and educational talks, plus over 30 different outside groups, like choirs or children's groups, coming in regularly, so there is always a chance for socializing or joining a community event, and you'll find indoor spaces like a dining room, game room, activity room, small library, arts room, fitness and wellness centers, and a spa, plus outdoor areas with gardens, walking paths, and space to enjoy nature, as well as designated areas for outdoor smoking.
Meadowview emphasizes respect for resident choices and lets folks age in place by adjusting the care as their needs grow, offering everything from light help, like getting dressed or reminders for the bathroom, to more hands-on support, including two-person transfers for folks who can't walk on their own, incontinence care, diabetic care with insulin, memory care, and full nursing care for up to 12-16 hours a day, all under the eyes of a 24-hour awake staff including nurses and visiting professionals like podiatrists, physical and speech therapists, and with personal care aides helping with bathing, dressing, medication, or anything else needed. There's a strong focus on safety, with an emergency alert and call system, constant supervision, secure locks, and special features for residents with limited mobility, like wheelchair accessible showers and non-ambulatory care, to make sure everyone feels safe and can get help right away. Residents can use transportation for doctor appointments or group outings, and there's parking for those who still drive, along with other services like move-in help, concierge service, and extra support for those paying with private pay, Social Security, veterans' benefits, or private insurance, plus they do charge a one-time and monthly fee, with extra fees for higher levels of care or for a second person sharing a room. Living here means being able to join games, movie nights, fitness programs, community gardens, worship services on and off site, and having space for both privacy and companionship, whether living in a private suite or sharing a room, with the staff always available round the clock.
Meadowview supports independent living as long as possible but also has help for those who need more support or long-term care, offering choices in assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care, and they're prepared for respite or short-term stays along with hospice care if it's needed, and since they allow aging in place, most residents can stay even as their care needs change, and with wi-fi and cable TV in every room, and plenty of home-like community spaces, there's always comfort, entertainment, and easy access to friends or family, which seems important for a lot of folks as they age.
