The Ivey- Adult Day Services

    6030 Park South Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28210
    5.0 · 6 reviews
      AnonymousCurrent/former resident
      5.0

      Peaceful clean secure caring staff

      I live at this beautiful mountain-lodge facility and have real peace of mind - it's peaceful, very clean, and secure. The staff are friendly, caring, and accommodating (nurse and chef on staff), they kept me informed, and the daily fresh meals are terrific. Activities are engaging and dementia-focused when needed - painting, dancing, Bridge, and physical therapy - so overall this is top-notch memory care and a wonderful place to be.

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      5.00 · 6 reviews

      Overall rating

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      • Care

        5.0
      • Staff

        5.0
      • Meals

        5.0
      • Amenities

        5.0
      • Value

        5.0

      Pros

      • Caring and accommodating staff
      • Skilled caregivers and nurse on staff
      • Activities directors on staff
      • Specialized memory care for Alzheimer's
      • Dementia-focused exercises and physical therapy
      • Engaging activities (painting, dancing, Bridge club)
      • Fresh, daily-made meals prepared by a chef
      • Excellent/terrific dining
      • Beautiful mountain-lodge style facility
      • Very clean facility with no bad smells
      • Relaxing, peaceful atmosphere
      • Strong safety and security
      • Wide range of services (lunch provided)
      • Ritzy/upscale amenities
      • Welcoming, friendly environment
      • Clear communication (kept family informed of changes)
      • Provides peace of mind to families
      • Reputation as a 'best kept secret' (under-the-radar quality)
      • Overall impression of top-notch, best-possible care

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment: The review summaries portray The Ivey — Adult Day Services very positively. Multiple reviewers emphasize high-quality, compassionate care and a consistent impression of excellence across staffing, programming, dining, and facilities. There is clear and repeated praise for both the clinical and social dimensions of the program, producing an overall tone of trust, safety, and satisfaction among clients and families.

      Care quality and clinical supports: Reviews consistently highlight memory care expertise, specifically mentioning Alzheimer’s-focused programming and dementia-directed exercises. Physical therapy offerings tailored to dementia are noted, and the presence of a nurse on staff is cited, suggesting active clinical oversight. Several reviewers communicate that the program yields "peace of mind," and one explicitly said the facility kept them informed of changes — an indicator of reliable care coordination and communication. Statements such as "best care possible" and "superior program" point to reviewers perceiving high standards for day-to-day clinical and custodial care.

      Staff and management: Staffing is one of the strongest and most frequently mentioned positives. Caregivers are described as caring and accommodating, and activities directors are on staff and active. Reviewers use phrases like "welcoming," "friendly and helpful," and "kept me informed," which together suggest proactive, family-oriented communication and a warm culture. The combination of nursing, caregiving, and activities staff is repeatedly cited as a strength, implying effective interdisciplinary collaboration in programming and resident support.

      Facilities and environment: Multiple summaries describe the physical environment in complimentary terms: "beautiful mountain-lodge style," "lovely property," "ritzy amenities," and a very clean facility with "no bad smells." The atmosphere is repeatedly characterized as relaxing and peaceful, with good safety and security measures in place. These consistent comments indicate that reviewers perceive the facility as both aesthetically pleasing and functionally appropriate for adults needing day services and memory support.

      Dining and culinary services: Dining is another standout theme. Reviewers repeatedly note fresh, daily-made food prepared by an on-site chef and describe the meals as "terrific" or "excellent." The presence of a chef on staff and specific mention of high-quality meals and lunch provision indicate that dining is a deliberate, well-resourced part of the program and a significant contributor to overall satisfaction.

      Activities and programming: The program offers a variety of engaging activities cited across reviews — painting, dancing, Bridge club, and dementia-specific exercises. Activities directors and structured programming receive positive mentions, with reviewers describing the schedule as engaging and relaxing. The combination of social, cognitive, and physical programming aligns with the facility's memory-focused orientation and supports both stimulation and comfort for participants.

      Patterns, gaps, and caveats: The reviews are overwhelmingly positive with no explicit negative comments in the provided summaries. That consistency is notable, but it also suggests a limited sample that may reflect particularly satisfied clients or selective reporting. The summaries do not mention pricing, transportation services, hours of operation, waitlists, staffing ratios, or specifics about therapeutic credentials beyond a nurse on staff and activities directors. These omissions are not criticisms but are areas where additional information would be helpful for prospective families evaluating fit. Additionally, one reviewer called the program a "best kept secret," which can signal high quality but relatively low public visibility; this could affect how easily new families discover the service.

      Concluding assessment: Based on the provided summaries, The Ivey — Adult Day Services appears to deliver a high-quality, memory-focused adult day program with strong staffing, excellent dining, engaging programming, and an attractive, well-maintained facility. Communication and family reassurance are recurring strengths, and clinical supports (nurse, dementia exercises, physical therapy) seem integrated into the service model. Prospective families seeking day services with a focus on memory care, good meals, and a warm, upscale environment would likely view this program favorably. To complete an informed decision, however, families should seek further details on operational logistics, costs, staffing ratios, and program outcomes, since those specifics are not addressed in these summaries.

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      About The Ivey- Adult Day Services

      The Ivey - Adult Day Services, also known as The Ivey - Memory Wellness Day Center, sits at 6030 Park South Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has served the community since 2008. The center gives seniors a safe, clean space during the day, helping caregivers take a break while offering supervision, meals, and a full schedule of social activities like painting, dancing, and even helping others which keeps everyone busy and involved. Staff include a Brain Health and Memory Wellness Leader, Program Manager, a Music Therapist and Life Enrichment Coordinator, and a Graphic Designer, so they bring creative and therapeutic activities to the forefront.

      The place looks and feels like a warm mountain lodge, cozy and comfortable, with high standards for hygiene and clear attention to safety and security for everyone. Meals are prepared by a dedicated chef, and daily life centers on brain health and memory wellness. The Ivey has a strong focus on programs for people dealing with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's dementia, vascular dementia, or those starting to notice memory or cognition changes. Adults join for a few hours or a full day, spending their time with others in social settings and learning new things, or taking part in organized activities like Bridge club, physical therapy exercises, and support groups. The building itself is inviting, with spaces for families to visit and catch up in privacy.

      Caregiver support stands out at The Ivey, with respite services and education for families. The Respite Club serves people who are still independent but starting to see early signs of memory loss, while the Caregiver Resources program connects families with Certified Care Managers to guide and support them as they navigate memory changes with their loved ones. The center runs Brain Health Workshops three times per year, each lasting 12 weeks, and has hosted thousands in community education events. Incontinence care and other healthcare services are available on site, and communication with families stays regular to keep everyone informed.

      The Ivey logged hundreds of hours in 2024 with volunteers, interns, and students helping with different aspects of care and education, so it focuses a lot on community learning and wellness as well as day-to-day support for seniors. Transportation services are available, though some reviews note these could be improved for reliability and security. The facility is not-for-profit, and its programs aim to help both seniors and caregivers live better, supporting brain health, memory wellness, and social connections every day.

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