Southern Pines is a senior living community at 205 SE Service Road in Southern Pines, North Carolina, and it's been around for 25 years, managed by Mr. Dennis Fitzgerald, so folks have had a while to see how they do things here. Residents can choose from independent living, assisted living, or memory care based on what help they need, whether that's just enjoying their retirement or getting a bit of assistance like help dressing, bathing, healthcare, and even daily tasks like laundry and housekeeping. Apartments come in many layouts-over 50 options actually, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, and even two-bedroom cottages with full kitchens and attached garages for those who like that sort of thing, and they range from 365 to 1,289 square feet so you can pick what suits you.
There's a live-in management team available 24 hours, and each apartment has pull cords to connect folks directly to the team if something comes up, which helps with peace of mind. Residents get three chef-prepared meals every day, served to their tables in a restaurant-style dining area, and weekly housekeeping and linen services are part of living here, so there's more time for the things you like. The community always has meals, transportation, utilities, maintenance, and wellness programs included, with month-to-month rent, making budgeting a bit easier.
Southern Pines offers all kinds of activities-bingo, arts and crafts, games, programs for learning new skills, and plenty of cultural events, plus there are outings to parks like Downtown Park and Pool Park and trips to shopping or doctor's appointments, and there's a special Resident Travel Program where you can visit other senior communities across the country if you want a change of pace. The grounds are well cared for with lots of common rooms, lounges, courtyards, and spots for socializing, and there are fitness centers, art studios, and scheduled recreational opportunities to keep you as busy as you want to be. If family comes visiting, they can stay in guest suites with meals and activities for up to a week.
If you need more help, Southern Pines connects with Affordable Family Care to provide home care, dementia care, personal care, companion services, and help after hospital stays, so there's help as health needs change and folks don't have to move if they'd rather stay put. Southern Pines is a stately place with a homelike feeling and gets an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, and with so many options and comfortable features, it's fit for folks who want to stay independent or need a bit of support as they age. There's also lots of emphasis on comfort, privacy, and style in each apartment, and residents can connect and share online, since they've got social media and Facebook features, which can help with staying in touch. The place really seems to cover a lot of ground for seniors wanting community, support, and some ease in day-to-day living.
