TerraBella Southern Pines

TerraBella Southern Pines sits on Brucewood Road and is owned and run by Elmcroft Senior Living, offering a mix of independent living, assisted living, and SHINE® memory care in a community that focuses on treating residents with dignity through care that meets individual needs, and you know there's always staff around since they have people on duty 24 hours a day, including nurses, a doctor on call, and a full-time activity director, which is something that gives folks peace of mind if help is needed with things like daily tasks or emergencies. The facility supports people at all levels, from those who just want to enjoy active retirement and don't need much help, all the way to seniors with Alzheimer's or other dementia, with a secured memory care unit and safety features like alarm bracelets for residents who wander or might be at risk of elopement, so safety's a real focus there. Residents get access to programs like Walking Tall, which helps prevent falls, while the Second Wind Dreams program encourages people to try lifelong ambitions or check off bucket list items, and there's always something going on-fireside chats, sing-a-longs, happy hours, bingo, outings, educational classes, gardening, art, karaoke, and all the rest, so folks don't have to worry about being bored. Pets like cats and dogs are welcome, and there are scenic walking paths, a private courtyard, a community garden, and indoor and outdoor common spaces, so there's space to relax or take a stroll, and you'll find a spa, beauty salon, library, arts and crafts studio, and a nice covered patio if you want somewhere quiet or sunny to sit. Meals come three times a day in the Sensations Dining Room, where chef-prepared food is served tableside in a restaurant-style setting for a bit of social time, and specialty diets like low salt or no sugar get accommodated; they even offer snacks and room service if you'd rather eat in your own apartment home, which comes furnished if you want, with accessibility features and private baths. Along with meals and maintenance, TerraBella provides housekeeping, laundry service, and scheduled transportation for shopping or medical trips-complimentary or at extra cost depending on need-and the apartments come in several floor plans, with suites and one-bedroom options to fit how much space or privacy you're after, plus wheelchair accessible showers. Care is flexible, so people can get light, medium, or even heavy help with daily things like grooming, bathing, or getting up and down, and there's specialized care for folks with chronic conditions-there's diabetic care with blood sugar monitoring, reminders for medications, incontinence care, help with transfers using different lifting methods if needed, and even support for seniors who might have behavioral needs. Medical services like speech, physical, and occupational therapy are available, and hospice care can be arranged. If you're looking for something spiritual or social, there are in-house and offsite devotional services, wellness classes, and group activities, and because TerraBella partners in dementia education, folks learn about the early and middle stages, prevention, and planning, with related content from their "The Disappearing Mind" podcast and articles about senior housing, nutrition, senior companionship, and wellness resources. The building is secure, with controlled entry, Wi-Fi throughout, and an emergency call system, so there's help when you need it, and veterans have their own special program, too. The place is licensed, reviewed to meet standards, and has earned awards in senior care, aiming to provide a safe, homelike place for folks to age in place, stay connected, and get as much or as little help as needed, whether you want to join in community life or just enjoy the privacy of your own space.