Abernethy Laurels sits on over 120 acres of wooded, landscaped campus in Newton, North Carolina, and you'll see a clock tower and rounded porches when you arrive, and there are walking trails, greenways for birding, nature walks, and plenty of spots for pet walking, which really lets residents enjoy the outdoors, and there's a dedicated community garden where people grow their own plants, too. The campus has villas, cottages, townhomes, patio homes, and senior apartments, with floor plans running from cozy studios up to two-bedroom apartments or cottages with airy, light-filled rooms, private porches, sunrooms, and all major appliances included, and these homes aim to be comfortable and convenient for daily living, and if something breaks, maintenance staff come out to fix things like appliances, plumbing, or electrical without much fuss.
The community's designed to keep people active and healthy, so you'll find a wellness center with an indoor pool for lap swimming, a therapeutic hot tub, large exercise studios, and the CORE Fitness program offers balance classes, Tai Chi, stretching, and aquatic therapy-even advanced options for those who want more. The fitness center's got Nautilus strength equipment, cardio machines, free weights, lockers, and showers, making it easy to keep moving, and the whole community has wireless internet and computer access if you want to connect online, with a business center for printing and other services. Social gatherings and programs fill the calendar-there's always musical and theater performances, movies, lifelong learning sessions, Bible study, worship services, travel outings, volunteer opportunities, and even art therapy and wellness workshops if you like variety. The coffee shop, casual bistro, and fireside library offer places to sit, talk, or just relax with a book, and the billiards area and meditation space give options for quiet time or friendly games. The campus stays vibrant with programs for every interest and helps people build relationships.
Abernethy Laurels is a Life Plan Community owned and operated by EveryAge, which means people can move in independently and stay as their needs change, and that can include assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing services with a high staff-to-patient ratio for both short-term and long-term care, and the skilled nursing center holds 174 beds, is Medicare- and Medicaid-certified, and uses a household model for care, which can help it feel more like home. There are three secured households for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias, providing extra safety and outdoor access, and the professional therapy staff offer physical, occupational, and speech therapy, so recovery after surgery or illness is supported with tailored care plans, and there's a pre-registration process for short rehab stays so transitions go easier. Assisted living comes with private rooms, three meals a day, housekeeping, help with things like bathing and medication, and a calendar full of activities, and the culinary staff prepares all the menus with overseen by a trained dietician. The staff handles things like laundry, yard care, and housekeeping, and transportation services will get folks to appointments or even the airport, and guest accommodations are available if family comes by to visit.
Residents choose a fee-for-service plan, so they select only the services and meal plans they want. The community center acts as a hub for life at Abernethy Laurels-there's a fitness center, aquatics, library, outdoor garden, and common areas with fireplaces and comfy seating, all open twenty-four hours, every day. On the security side, there's on-site staff and a 24-hour emergency call system along with night security. Ashley Jones is the administrator at Abernethy Laurels, and the facility is affiliated with the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association. Many people find it's a comfortable and welcoming environment, with staff who tend to know residents by name, and the atmosphere tries to help folks enjoy life and form friendships, whether they're out walking in the woods, joining a program, or relaxing in their own porch or sunroom. The official website is abernethylaurels.org, where current details and updates are posted.
