Well-Spring Retirement Community

Assisted living is for people who can live independently but need help with daily tasks. Apartments have a living room, small kitchenette, breakfast nook and private bath; the center also has two respite apartments.

Assisted living daily help may include bathing, dressing and medication management as needed. Licensed nursing staff are on duty around the clock, with an emergency call system, on-site health screenings and consultations, and access to skilled nursing care on a space-available basis.

The community’s healthcare overview lists physical, occupational and speech therapy; counseling and mental health; and dental, vision, audiology and podiatry services. A geriatric nurse practitioner and physician hold regular on-site office hours, with a physician on call 24 hours.

Home Care by Kintura offers Well-Spring residents extra help at home, on campus or out and about. Listed support includes bathing, grooming, meal preparation, pet care, toileting, transfers, wake-up and tuck-in assistance, appointment transportation, and help with exercise or therapy.

Apartment choices include one-bedroom Azalea (675 square feet), Birch (750) and Camellia (970), plus two-bedroom options such as Elm (1,200) and the combined Chestnut (up to 1,940 square feet).

Apartments include an electric-appliance kitchen, washer and dryer, thermostat-controlled heat and air, a tiled shower with glass doors, closets and extra storage. Parking and cable and telephone outlets are also listed.

Assisted living residents have scheduled transportation to medical appointments, shopping and more.

Flexible breakfast, lunch and dinner options are offered, and friends and loved ones often join residents for Sunday brunch.

Weaver Dining Room serves seasonal menus with entrees, sides, desserts and healthy options. Bauman Bistro offers made-to-order pizzas, sandwiches, burgers and salads; Southern Oak Bar & Lounge has sports viewing and wine.

A special occasions room is available for family affairs and book clubs.

Resident activities include Bridge, Choral Society, Well-Spring Players, handbell choir, discussion and reading groups, hobby groups, volunteering, and weekly devotions and worship services.

Staff organizes trips to golf tournaments, music festivals and historic sites, including overnight trips to Washington, D.C., Asheville and Charleston. Residents also have an opportunity to audit classes through a partnership with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Other campus spaces include a dog park, interfaith chapel, libraries, salon, The Shoppe and common spaces. The Jo Safrit & Cathy Ennis Gallery hosts rotating exhibits.

Nearby conveniences listed by the community include grocery stores, Trader Joe’s, banks, parks, walking and bike trails, churches, activity centers and the YMCA.