Montgomery Senior Living

    327 Freeman St, Star, NC 27356
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Warm family-like clean active community

    I'm very pleased with Montgomery Senior Living - the food is excellent and varied, staff and the director are friendly, helpful and caring, and the community is clean, beautifully decorated and organized. Residents are engaged with lots of activities, housekeeping keeps rooms tidy, and I have real peace of mind recommending this warm, family-like place.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

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

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.45·(22)

    Overall rating

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

      3.1
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive caregiving staff
    • Supportive and accessible leadership
    • Engaging activities and social programming
    • Varied, well-regarded dining options
    • Clean, attractively decorated common areas
    • Frequent housekeeping services
    • Convenient, central location
    • Family-style resident interactions

    Cons

    • Inconsistent sanitation and odor control in rooms and common areas
    • Gaps in housekeeping supply availability and readiness
    • Understaffing leading to slow response times
    • Medication-management accuracy
    • Communication and transparency deficiencies with families
    • Staff conduct and professionalism inconsistencies
    • Security and monitoring weaknesses for wandering risk and belongings
    • Pest-control concerns in some units
    • Inconsistent meal quality and dining-service continuity
    • Allegations of theft and inadequate incident transparency
    • Management instability and regulatory or funding concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Montgomery Senior Living receives highly mixed feedback across several domains. Many families and visitors praise the caregiving staff, activities programming, dining variety, and the facility’s attractive common areas and location. Multiple comments describe staff who are attentive, caring, and willing to go beyond basic duties; the activities program is frequently cited as engaging and inclusive; and several accounts commend leadership and an overall family-like atmosphere.

    Care quality shows a split pattern. Positive accounts emphasize attentive aides and nurses, speedy problem-solving when staff are available, and staff who form strong interpersonal relationships with residents. At the same time, there are repeated operational concerns: understaffing that contributes to slow responses, medication-management lapses, and inconsistencies in the timeliness of personal-care tasks. Reviewers also described instances where family communication about incidents or clinical changes was insufficient, creating anxiety and uncertainty about follow-up care.

    Dining and activities are a relative strength but inconsistent. Many reviewers report varied menus, generous portions, and meals that residents enjoy; activities are described as frequent and effective at engaging residents. However, other families describe intermittent declines in meal presentation and continuity—examples include service disruptions, lower-quality disposable serving items, and the need for supplemental snacks. These divergences suggest variability in dining experience tied to staffing or supply fluctuations.

    Facilities and housekeeping feedback is uneven. The building and common areas are often described as clean and attractively decorated, and some rooms are regularly maintained. Concurrently, there are sanitation concerns in certain resident rooms and shared spaces, including odor issues and visible trash or unpacked items. Reviewers noted gaps in availability of basic supplies (for example, cleaning wipes, towels, or soap), questions about storage or access to cleaning materials, and some pest-control concerns. These reports point to inconsistent housekeeping practices and supply management rather than uniform facility-wide conditions.

    Staff conduct and operational controls also show variability. Positive interactions with staff are common, but other comments raise concerns about professionalism, on-duty behavior, and enforcement of workplace policies. Security and monitoring processes appear to lack consistency in places; examples include unsecured areas and limited door monitoring that could increase wandering risk and reduce accountability for personal belongings. There are also serious, specific allegations regarding missing items and insufficient incident transparency; those claims warrant direct clarification from leadership and, if appropriate, regulatory follow-up.

    Management and organizational stability emerge as a notable pattern. Several reviewers praise individual leaders and earlier management, while others describe recent turnover, perceived declines after administrative changes, and references to regulatory or funding problems. These governance issues correlate with reports of inconsistent service delivery, staffing shortfalls, and communication breakdowns.

    For prospective residents and families: Montgomery Senior Living offers clear strengths in staff engagement, social programming, and an appealing physical environment, but it also exhibits operational inconsistencies that can affect daily care and comfort. When evaluating the community, visitors should ask specific questions about current staffing ratios, medication administration protocols, incident-reporting and family-notification procedures, housekeeping schedules and supply management, pest-control measures, and any regulatory or funding status updates. Observing mealtime service, touring resident rooms, and speaking directly with the on-site leadership about recent turnover and corrective actions will help clarify whether the facility’s strengths are being sustained and the noted concerns are being addressed.

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    Location

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    Montgomery Senior Living is located at 327 Freeman St, Star, NC, 27356.

    About Montgomery Senior Living

    Montgomery Senior Living sits at 327 Freeman Street in Star, NC, right next door to Uwharrie National Forest and close to the potteries of Seagrove, so you get a quiet spot with fresh air and pretty scenery, plus good access to parks, shops, and healthcare in the middle of North Carolina. The place has been family owned and run since 1958, and over the years, they've learned how to make things comfortable and home-like for seniors who need a little help, whether that's with daily tasks, memory care, independent living, residential care, or nursing home services, since they've got rooms that come private or semi-private in studios, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom options, some with small kitchens and private baths, all in a safe environment with wheelchair accessible showers and secure spaces for folks with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia.

    There's an entry fee of $500, an all-inclusive pricing setup for care, and 24/7 dedicated caregivers who help with bathing, dressing, medication, and all those things people sometimes have trouble with as they get older, plus extra support with memory through the Reflections Memory Care program and enhanced security if a resident needs it. People who stay here can join in all sorts of activities-there's a Life Enrichment Coordinator who puts together programs each day, and there are options for educational outings, group games, devotional services, music, and even transportation to local parks or shops, along with meal plans that can be kosher or vegetarian, so most anybody can find food they like that fits their needs.

    Montgomery Senior Living has social areas both inside and outdoors, parking for residents, and spaces that make it easy to get around, and though pets aren't allowed, the community makes up for it with friendly faces and a real sense of belonging, since the staff and other residents take time for each other, and folks are encouraged to share their stories. The facility is licensed by the state, has a 4.0 star rating with reviews that mention the kind staff and welcoming community, covers respite and hospice care when needed, and handles pharmacy and therapy services onsite, with transportation available for a fee or sometimes included. The staff handles admissions, schedule tours, and offer devotional programs both at the community and at local sites, so anyone can keep up their spiritual routine if they want. The community is set up to help people stay as independent as possible, and there's plenty to do with golf, hiking, and other activities nearby thanks to the mild climate, making it a supportive choice for seniors who want comfort, health, and easy living as they age.

    People often ask...

    Montgomery Senior Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,750 per month.

    Montgomery Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care.

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    The full address for this community is 327 Freeman St, Star, NC 27356.

    No, Montgomery Senior Living 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 number940857
    Facility typeAdult Care Home
    Capacity54 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    21

    Reports

    14

    Type A Citations

    15

    Type B Citations

    0

    Complaints

    11

    Years

    11 Mar 2025Follow-Up
    Concluded that no deficiencies remain after a biennial construction follow-up survey.
    29 Oct 2024Construction
    Found deficiencies in electrical safety, emergency lighting, and exhaust ventilation due to maintenance issues. These problems could affect safe evacuation and odor control.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Exhaust Ventilation
    29 Oct 2024Construction
    Investigated a biennial survey and found multiple deficiencies related to exhaust ventilation, lighting, and vent connections across several areas.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
    21 Aug 2024Follow-Up
    Identified several deficiencies, including sanitation/odor control failures and failures in background checks and staff training.
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0306(a)(2)Housekeeping And Furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0403(a)Qualifications Of Medication Staff
    • 131D-21Criminal Background Checks
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0501Personal Care Training And Competency
    21 Aug 2024Follow-Up
    Investigated chronic odor issues in the SCU and found deficiencies in staff qualifications and training. Observed sanitation concerns and missing credentialing for several staff.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(2)Housekeeping And Furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0403(a)Qualifications Of Medication Staff
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0407(a)(7)Other Staff Qualifications
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0501 (a & b)Personal Care Training And Competency
    10 Jun 2024Follow-Up
    An inspection identified multiple deficiencies across the unit, including inadequate housekeeping, personal care, nutrition and infection control practices, leading to safety and rights concerns for residents.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(2)Housekeeping And Furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(6)Housekeeping And Furnishings
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0604(e)Personal Care And Other Staffing
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0901(a)Personal Care And Supervision
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0901(b)Personal Care And Supervision
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0904(b)(1)Nutrition and Food Service
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0904(c)(7)Nutrition and Food Service
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0904(d)(4)Nutrition and Food Service
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4)Nutrition and Food Service
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0904(f)(2)Nutrition and Food Service
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0909Resident Rights
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1104 (c)Accounting For Resident's Personal Funds
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1308(a)Special Care Unit Staff
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1308(b)Special Care Unit Staffing
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1309Special Care Unit Staff Orientation And Training
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1801(b)Infection Prevention And Control Policies And Procedures
    16 Jun 2022Follow-Up
    Investigated non-compliance with a physician's order for a hypertension medicine; a reduced dose was not consistently administered and the medication cart did not reflect the change.
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    16 Jun 2022Follow-Up
    Identified deficiencies in medication administration and charting, including failure to carry out a dose change and maintain accurate MAR and medication cart records.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    05 Dec 2019Follow-Up
    Investigators identified multiple deficiencies related to care planning, nutrition, and resident activities. The findings show failures in timely care plan development, adequate meals, and appropriate daily activities for residents.
    • 10A NCAC 41A .0205Care planning; development of individualized care plans
    05 Dec 2019Follow-Up
    Investigated and found deficiencies across TB testing on admission, care planning, health care follow-up, nutrition and meals, medication administration and recording, activities, incident reporting, and Special Care Unit staffing.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0703(a)Tuberculosis Test, Medical Examination & Immunizations
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0802(a)Resident Care Plan
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0902(b)Health Care
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(d)(1)Nutrition And Food Service
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(d)(1)Nutrition And Food Service
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(d)(2)Nutrition And Food Service
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(f)(2)Nutrition and Food Service
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0905 (d)Activities Program
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(i)Medication Administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1212(d)Reporting of Accidents and Incidents
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1307Special Care Unit Resident Profile & Care Plan
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1308(b)Special Care Unit Staffing
    • G.S. 131D-21(1)Declaration of Residents' Rights
    • G.S. 131D-21(2)Declaration of Residents' Rights
    02 Oct 2019Construction
    Identified multiple deficiencies in emergency systems, fire safety, and maintenance during a biennial review. Violations included outdated fire safety records, improper oxygen storage, missing evacuation drills, and unsafe equipment.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0301(2)Emergency release switches at special locking doors
    • 10 NCAC 13F .0302 (f)Current sanitation and fire safety inspection reports
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306 (a)(5)Safe storage of hazardous items
    • 10 NCAC 13F .0309 (b)(c)(f)Plan for evacuation; quarterly fire drills on each shift
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311 (a) and (k)Building equipment maintenance and fire safety features
    02 Oct 2019Construction
    Identified multiple life-safety and building maintenance deficiencies, including outdated fire inspections, unsafe storage of oxygen, unrehearsed evacuations, and nonfunctional emergency indicators.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0301Application of Physical Plant Requirements
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302Design and Construction
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306Housekeeping and Furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0309Plan for Evacuation
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Other Requirements
    09 Jan 2018Follow-Up
    Identified several unsafe conditions and maintenance failures, including unstable exterior railings, mildew and floor damage, cracked glazing, and missing plumbing safety devices.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0305PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - Outside Premises
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(1)Housekeeping and Furnishings
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)Housekeeping and Furnishings
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306(a)(5)Housekeeping - Maintained Free of Hazards
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F .0311(a)Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F .0311(k)Building Equipment Maintained Safe, Operating
    09 Jan 2018Follow-Up
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to the physical environment and safety, including unsafe outside areas, damaged building components, mildew, and missing plumbing safety devices.
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F.0305Outside Premises - Clean, Safe
    • Type B10A NCAC 13F.0305Outside Premises - Clean, Safe
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F.0311Other Requirements
    • Type A10A NCAC 13F.0306Housekeeping and Furnishings - Clean, Maintained Free of Hazards
    10 Oct 2017Construction
    Investigated multiple deficiencies related to outside grounds maintenance, interior safety of finishes, and safety-related furnishings and equipment.
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0306Physical Plant
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0306Physical Plant
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0306Physical Plant
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0306Physical Plant
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0306Physical Plant
    10 Oct 2017Construction
    Found multiple safety and maintenance deficiencies, including missing current fire safety inspections and various hazards inside and outside, such as damaged railings, odors, water on floors, and doors that do not close.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION( f)DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0305 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT (m)PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306 HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS (a)(1)(2)(e)HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0306 HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS (a)(5)HOUSEKEEPING AND FURNISHINGS
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311 OTHER REQUIREMENTS (a) ...(k)OTHER REQUIREMENTS
    03 Oct 2016Inspection
    Investigated deficiencies in diet management, medication administration, and Special Care Unit staffing; observed improper diet handling and vitamin administration, plus missing RCCs for SCU.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004 (a)Medication Administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004 (a)Medication Administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1308(b)Special Care Unit Staffing
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1308(b)Special Care Unit Staffing
    03 Oct 2016Inspection
    Investigated deficiencies included unsafe storage of cleaning chemicals, failure to serve a renal diet as ordered, potential over-administration of a vitamin D medication, and inadequate Special Care Unit staffing.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0305(f)(4)Physical Environment
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0904(e)(4)Nutrition and Food Service
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1004(a)Medication Administration
    • 10A NCAC 13F .1308(b)Special Care Unit Staffing
    06 Apr 2016Follow-Up
    Investigated a follow-up on construction and found deficiencies in the physical plant, including hollow-constructed doors and insufficient thickness; corrective actions were in progress.
    • 10A NCAC 13F.0301Physical Plant Requirements
    06 Apr 2016Follow-Up
    Observed building-code deficiencies related to corridor and door construction; most items were corrected, with one item remaining under a waiver.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0301Application of Physical Plant Requirements
    04 Nov 2015Construction
    Found multiple fire and life-safety deficiencies in the building's physical plant, including missing fire detection, hollow doors, missing street address, lack of current safety inspections, no evacuation rehearsals, and unsafe storage of cylinders.
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0301Application of physical plant requirements
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0302Design and construction
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0309Plan for evacuation
    • 10A NCAC 13F .0311Other requirements

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