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Oakland Living Center

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm and welcoming staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

704 Poors Ford Road, Rutherfordton, NC 2813940 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: NC DHSR — view official record
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 11 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice if you are looking for a warm, home-like environment where staff treat residents like family. The cleanliness and food quality are significant highlights, though you may want to verify specific details regarding specialized medical care during your tour.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

11 reviews on Google
Oakland Living Center is highly regarded by families for its warm, home-like atmosphere and exceptionally caring staff who treat residents like family. Reviewers frequently praise the cleanliness of the facility and the quality of the food, though there is a lack of detailed recent feedback regarding specific medical or memory care services.

Quality Themes

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Food10.0Staff10.0Clean10.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm and welcoming staff
  • Clean and beautiful facility
  • High-quality food
  • Home-like atmosphere

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

36%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It’s so lovely to see how clean and beautiful the facility looks; what are your daily routines for maintaining such a nice home-like atmosphere?
  • 2The food looks wonderful in the photos; could you tell us more about how the menus are planned and if residents have input on their meals?
  • 3I noticed the staff seems very warm and welcoming; how do you foster that sense of community and connection between the caregivers and the residents?
  • 4Since this is a smaller, more intimate community, how do you ensure that each resident's specific medical needs and emergencies are managed quickly after hours?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to keep the residents engaged with one another?
  • 6We saw that you are active in responding to feedback; how does the management team use resident or family suggestions to improve the care provided here?

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Key Review Excerpts

I can’t say enough great things about this facility. From the moment you walk in, you feel a sense of peace and comfort. The staff are so welcoming and supportive. The facility is beautiful, clean, and has everything our loved ones need to feel at home.

Family member · 2023★★★★★

My Aunt was a resident at this facility prior to her passing at 95 years old and she loved living there. Everyone is friendly and the atmoshere has more of a home environment than an assisted living Her last days were happy and she bragged on the food too!

Long-term resident's family · 2019★★★★★

Oakland is a wonderful building with a great staff. The activities and food are amazing. The manager is very good and care for the residents and staff like they are family.

Family member · 2023★★★★★
Source: 11 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: NC Division of Health Service Regulation

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Jan 23, 2026Complaint
Health CareD 273

The facility failed to ensure proper healthcare referral and follow-up for a resident who sustained an injury to her right hand. Despite the resident reporting significant pain and visible swelling following a hyperextension injury, the facility did not provide the necessary medical follow-up to address the injury.

Jan 23, 2026Complaint
Health Care Referral and Follow-upC-tag not explicitly provided in text (implied by

The facility failed to ensure proper healthcare referral and follow-up for a resident who sustained a broken pinky finger. Although the resident reported significant pain and swelling, staff failed to contact the primary care physician or obtain orders for medical evaluation, leaving the injury untreated by professional medical staff until a family member intervened.

Health CareC-tag not explicitly provided in text (implied by

The facility failed to adequately manage the resident's health care needs following an injury. Staff only administered acetaminophen for severe pain and did not initiate the necessary medical follow-up or communication with the physician required to address the resident's acute physical condition.

Mar 26, 2024Other
Resident AssessmentC-tag not explicitly provided in text

The facility failed to ensure that an initial assessment was completed within 72 hours of admission using the Resident Register for three sampled residents. Review of records showed that admission dates were missing from clinical forms and the Resident Register was incomplete, containing only discharge information.

Mar 26, 2024Other
Resident AssessmentD 253

The facility failed to ensure that an initial assessment was completed within 72 hours of admission using the Resident Register for three sampled residents. Specifically, the Resident Register pages for these residents were either missing or incomplete, lacking essential resident information and admission dates.

Mar 22, 2016Other
Other RequirementsD 113

The facility failed to maintain hot water temperatures at a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit in 6 out of 9 resident sinks. Observations and resident interviews confirmed that water temperatures in several bathrooms were as low as 98 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintenance reported the issue was due to a broken hot water circulating pump.

Mar 22, 2016Other
Other RequirementsD 113

The facility failed to maintain hot water temperatures at a minimum of 100 degrees Fahrenheit in resident bathrooms. Specifically, 6 out of 9 sinks tested, including those in rooms 203, 204, 206, 208, 209, and 210, measured below the required temperature. Resident interviews also confirmed concerns regarding tepid or cold water during showers and sink use.

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