Open Fields Assisted Living

Open Fields Assisted Living sits on 3210 Western Boulevard in Tarboro, North Carolina, serving as a Continuing Care Retirement Community with options for assisted living, independent living, nursing services, and specialized memory care for those living with dementia, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's disease, so people can find the level of support they need as their circumstances change, and Open Fields is able to house up to 130 residents in a mix of private and shared rooms, one-bedroom suites, and studios, all designed with safety in mind. The facility gives personalized help with everyday activities like bathing, getting dressed, preparing meals, cleaning up rooms, laundry, toileting, and moving from beds to wheelchairs, while offering health services that include dentist and vision care, wound care, podiatry, speech and occupational therapy, psychiatric services, help monitoring insulin and medication management, and access to a licensed nurse for 12-16 hours a day along with 24-hour supervision. Emergency response systems and call buttons are in every room and throughout the building. There's a community kitchen, prepared meals three times a day, and snacks available all day, with menus that can be personalized around dietary and allergy needs, and people can eat in shared dining spaces or private rooms.

Residents can join in art programs, music and reading sessions, fitness and wellness activities, animal therapy, movie nights, and outings to parks, churches, cinemas, and shopping centers. The grounds have gardens, outdoor walking paths, a courtyard, and areas to relax outside. Indoors there's a spa, sauna, hair salon, barber shop, game and activity rooms, a book room, a small library with computers, and rooms for movies, games, and exercise. Facilities come with cable television, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, well-furnished living quarters with private bathrooms and kitchenettes, and community lounges for social gatherings. Residents can bring their own furniture and decorate their rooms how they like. Staff helps with transportation to appointments or activities in town, and there's on-site parking for residents. Pets like cats and dogs are allowed.

Housekeeping and linen services take care of cleaning, and staff helps with clothing and mobility, including support for non-ambulatory residents. There's medication help and health checkups every month. People can use the beauty salon, communal kitchen, chapel, and wellness center. Some activities come from the staff, while some are organized by the residents themselves. The facility aims to create a supportive and friendly environment where people keep their independence as much as possible, with a focus on safety, social connection, and personalized care. Payment is by private pay using cash or check. Open Fields offers long-term and respite care, accepts people who need non-acute, long-term support, and is licensed by the state of North Carolina.