Kerner Ridge, located in Kernersville, North Carolina, is a senior living community offering both assisted living and memory care services. The facility is designed to support older adults who require help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management. In addition to general assisted living care, Kerner Ridge provides memory care for residents with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, offering a secure environment and specially trained staff to address the unique needs associated with cognitive impairment. Residents have access to onsite dining services that provide regular meals, as well as a range of social activities and wellness programs aimed at fostering engagement and physical well-being.
Kerner Ridge is equipped with several amenities and care services to support residents. The community features a barber/beauty salon for grooming needs, and offers both physical and occupational therapy onsite to help residents maintain or improve mobility and independence. Clubs and interest-based communities are available to promote social interaction and engagement. Nurses are present to assist with medical needs and to provide oversight, while medication coordination services aim to ensure residents receive their prescriptions accurately and on time. Laundry and dry cleaning services are provided, helping residents with household tasks. In addition, hospice care is available for those requiring end-of-life support, allowing individuals to remain in the community as their care needs change.
Feedback from residents and their families highlights several strengths of Kerner Ridge, including a friendly and caring staff, cleanliness of the facility, a positive atmosphere, and a variety of activities that contribute to resident satisfaction. Many reviews note the responsiveness of nurses and aides, the comfortable living spaces, and amenities such as pet-friendly options. However, concerns have been raised regarding safety and medical supervision, with reports of residents leaving the facility without proper oversight and incidents of medication errors requiring emergency care. Some family members have expressed the need for higher levels of medical care for certain residents and have cited inconsistent communication from facility management when addressing concerns. These issues point to areas for improvement, particularly regarding supervision, medication safety, and administrative support, in order to fully support the well-being of residents.
Costs at this community start at $4,745 and range up to $6,995. The average price in the community is $5,656, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,822. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
