Senior Living FAQs

Wesley Pines offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services on one campus in Lumberton, NC. Having multiple levels of living and care allows residents to enjoy greater independence while having access to additional support if their needs change.

A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), also called a Life Plan Community, is a senior living community that offers multiple levels of living and healthcare on one campus. Residents can begin in independent living and access assisted living, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing if their needs change.

At Wesley Pines, this continuum of care gives residents and their families greater peace of mind when planning for the future.

Senior living is a broad term that can include several lifestyle and care options, such as maintenance-free independent living or assisted living. A nursing home generally provides residential care for people who need ongoing help with daily activities and medical needs.

Because Wesley Pines is a Life Plan Community, residents have access to several levels of care rather than a single living option.

The right choice depends on the person’s health, independence, daily routine, and need for assistance. Active older adults who can live independently may prefer independent living, while someone who needs help with daily tasks may benefit from assisted living. Skilled nursing provides a higher level of medical support, while rehabilitation can help someone recover after an illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization.

A Life Plan Community allows you to enjoy the lifestyle that fits your needs today while planning for tomorrow. If your healthcare needs change, additional support is available within the same community, helping you remain close to familiar surroundings, friends, and services.

Independent living is designed for older adults who can live independently but want a more convenient, maintenance-free lifestyle. Residents have their own private homes while enjoying amenities, activities, dining, and opportunities to connect with neighbors.

At Wesley Pines, independent living residents choose from spacious two-bedroom cottages and villas within our welcoming community.

Independent living is designed to make everyday life easier and give residents more time for the things they enjoy. Residents benefit from maintenance-free living along with access to dining, activities, wellness opportunities, community spaces, and other services and amenities.

Independent living is intended for seniors who can generally manage daily life on their own. Assisted living provides additional help with activities of daily living for residents who want to remain as independent as possible but need regular support.

Wesley Pines offers four two-bedroom floor plans ranging from 1,050 to 2,315 square feet. Cottages include a yard space for gardening and a sun room. Villas feature a private drive with a carport or garage and a generous yard.

You can explore our floor plans online or schedule a visit to see available residences. When you’re ready to view residences in person, call Sales & Marketing Director Kim Walters at 910-272-3006 or fill out our contact form to request an appointment.

Yes. Your cottage or villa is your home and can be customized to reflect your personality and style. Our team can guide you through the customization process before you move in.

Yes. Couples can enjoy independent living together at Wesley Pines. Our two-bedroom cottages and villas provide space to enjoy retirement together while taking advantage of the community’s amenities, activities, and maintenance-free lifestyle.

Yes! Wesley Pines is a pet-friendly senior living community. We understand that pets are important members of the family. Contact our team to learn more about current pet guidelines.

As a Life Plan Community, Wesley Pines provides access to additional levels of care on the same campus. Independent living residents receive priority access to assisted living, rehabilitation and therapy services, and skilled nursing if their needs change.

Assisted living is designed for older adults who want to maintain their independence but need help with certain activities of daily living. Depending on individual needs, this can include support with tasks such as dressing, mobility, or medication management.

Signs that assisted living may be beneficial include increasing difficulty with daily tasks, such as bathing or dressing, taking medications, moving around safely, cooking, or completing other everyday routines.

A healthcare professional can help assess your loved one’s needs, while the Wesley Pines team can help you understand which level of living may be appropriate.

Assisted living provides help with everyday activities while encouraging residents to remain as independent as possible. Skilled nursing provides a higher level of care for people who need ongoing medical supervision or more extensive support. Wesley Pines offers both options on one campus.

Yes, Wesley Pines accepts direct admissions to assisted living. However, current independent living residents receive priority admission. Contact our team to discuss availability and the admission process at 910-272-3006.

Residents who require a higher level of support can access skilled nursing and rehabilitation services at Wesley Pines. Our continuum of care helps residents receive appropriate support while remaining within the community they know.

Skilled nursing provides 24-hour care for people who require more medical support than assisted living typically provides but do not need to be hospitalized. It may be appropriate following a hospital stay or for someone who requires ongoing care for a chronic condition. Wesley Pines provides around-the-clock skilled nursing care at our on-site health center.

The terms are often used interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same. A nursing home is a residential setting for people who need ongoing help with daily activities and medical needs. Skilled nursing refers specifically to care provided by licensed healthcare professionals.

At Wesley Pines, skilled nursing combines 24-hour care with comfortable accommodations, dining, activities, and personalized support.

Assisted living generally supports people who need help with daily tasks but can otherwise maintain a degree of independence. Skilled nursing is appropriate for those who require more intensive medical care, monitoring, or support from licensed healthcare professionals.

Yes. Skilled nursing may provide short-term support following hospitalization, surgery, illness, or injury. Skilled nursing can also offer ongoing long-term care for someone with chronic or changing healthcare needs.

Rehabilitation may be included during a skilled nursing stay when appropriate. Wesley Pines offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients improve mobility, everyday living skills, communication, swallowing, and other abilities.

Yes. Wesley Pines’ skilled nursing services are Medicare certified. Our team can also work with you to understand applicable Medicare and long-term care insurance coverage.

Yes. Wesley Pines accepts direct admissions to skilled nursing. Please contact Jessica Stanley for more information at 910-272-3018.

Senior rehabilitation helps older adults recover strength, mobility, communication, and everyday abilities following an illness, injury, surgery, or hospitalization. A rehabilitation program may include physical, occupational, and speech therapy based on the person’s needs.

Inpatient rehabilitation allows patients to stay at a rehabilitation center while receiving therapy and other support during recovery. Outpatient rehabilitation allows patients to live at home and visit the community for scheduled therapy sessions.

Wesley Pines offers both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services.

Our rehabilitation program includes three primary types of therapy:

• Physical Therapy: Helps improve strength, balance, walking, mobility, flexibility, and endurance.
• Occupational Therapy: Helps patients regain the everyday skills needed for activities such as dressing, bathing, and other daily routines.
• Speech Therapy: Helps address speech, communication, cognition, voice, and swallowing difficulties.

Your rehabilitation plan is personalized according to your condition and recovery goals.

The Wesley Pines rehabilitation team works with seniors recovering from or managing conditions such as:

• Stroke
• Orthopedic impairments
• Neurological disorders
• Cardiopulmonary dysfunction
• Amputation
• Joint replacement
• Chronic pain

Therapy recommendations depend on your individual condition, abilities, and recovery goals.

There is no single rehabilitation timeline. The length of your program depends on factors such as your condition, treatment needs, progress, and personal recovery goals. Your rehabilitation team will evaluate and adjust your treatment plan as needed.

For some older adults, completing rehabilitation can lead to a return to greater independence. If independent living is appropriate for your needs, you can choose to make Wesley Pines your long-term home after rehabilitation.

Yes, we accept direct admissions for inpatient rehabilitation. Please contact us for more information at 910-272-3006.