Chestnut Park Rest Home 1

Chestnut Park Rest Home 1 sits at 64 Chestnut Park Dr in Waynesville, North Carolina, right among the rolling hills and big, leafy trees of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and it's a small retirement home with 10 licensed beds, and you'll notice right off the bat it feels pretty peaceful here, like a spot where you can get away from the noise, and people say it's got a calm, homelike feeling to it with rooms that come fully furnished so folks don't have to worry about bringing a bunch of stuff unless they want to, and all the cleaning, laundry, and linen service gets handled each week as part of the basic day-to-day services, and the staff-who really care and do their best to make people feel welcome-pay attention to everyone's needs, whether it's help with bathing, dressing, incontinence care, transfers, or medication management, or even just getting a hand with doctor appointments or handling medications thanks to the 24-hour supervision and care coordination with outside providers. There are community amenities like a dining room where people sit together to eat nutritious meals, and meals come with options-so if you need a diabetes diet or allergy-sensitive foods, or something different, there's help for that, and folks can also enjoy all-day dining, which means you won't feel rushed about mealtimes, and while some folks here are more independent, others get daily help through assisted living or board and care programs that let them stay as independent as possible while still getting the help they need. People can walk the garden paths, enjoy movie nights in a cozy spot, or join in on community-sponsored activities and events, and there's scheduled daily activities that keep life a little more lively, making it easy to get to know the other residents, and for those who need transportation, the staff can arrange trips to medical appointments or even shopping, and because it's a small group, folks tend to look out for each other and there's always a sense of belonging, and even if a primary caregiver needs a break, respite care is available for short stays. The whole place tries to strike a balance so people feel safe, supported, and as active as they want, and even though the home offers several care types, everything centers on comfort, security, and helping everyone feel they belong in this tight-knit Blue Ridge Mountain community.