6 Best Nursing Homes in Rockingham County, NC

I would give heritage a 5 on all counts. Lots of activities and mom said the food was delicious. One especially nice feature was the small cafe in the lower level that is open for alternative meal choices if you don't care for the dining hall choices or want to eat at a different time of day when the dining room is closed. Also for those who want an independent living lifestyle but need some assistance there is a third party group that can be hired on an a la carte basis, depending on the needs.

The staff at Brookdale Eden are very kind and I think the care is what you would expect with the staff ratios in long term care. I am an RN, so I do note small details that someone who is not may not notice. I am also more understanding of how incredibly difficult their job is. Communication is great. The food could be better. There is pepper on the trays, but no salt, no butter for bread or mashed potatoes that don't have gravy. Mom has trouble chewing and swallowing and some things on the trays she obviously can not eat. Some of the CNAs could use some in-service education on the aging process, though they mean well. I would recommend Brookdale Eden. I think it is the best available in this area.

We talked to a lot of people in a very short period of time 14 months ago when this decision had to be made rather quickly, and Richland seemed to be the obvious place where there would be a skilled and yet friendly, caring and attentive staff along with everything else mentioned above. We have not been disappointed!