Comfort, Community,
and Peace of Mind
Services at Residential Assisted Living at Prentice Lodge are customized for each resident and may include assistance with daily activities, medication support, wellness monitoring, and coordination with nursing or therapy services. Support is available 24 hours a day, giving residents and families added peace of mind while preserving as much independence as possible. Care plans are developed individually and can evolve over time as resident needs change.
In addition to supportive care services, the program is designed to maintain the warmth and comfort of residential living. Residents may continue enjoying pet companionship, shared living arrangements for couples, and the welcoming community atmosphere that defines life at Prentice Lodge. The goal is to provide compassionate support while helping residents remain engaged, comfortable, and confident in their everyday lives.
Residential Assisted Living (RAL) at Prentice Lodge is a supportive service model within the Givens Highland Farms Life Plan Community for residents who would benefit from additional assistance beyond traditional independent living, but who do not require a Skilled Nursing setting.
This model supports aging in place by layering personalized services into a familiar residential environment, allowing residents to remain part of the community they know while receiving the support they need.
Over time, resident needs naturally change. Many residents have shared a desire to remain in their homes and within the Givens Highland Farms community, even as they need more day-to-day support.
Residential Assisted Living at Prentice Lodge was created to:
Services are individualized based on resident needs and may include:
Services may be adjusted over time as needs change.Â
Yes. Assistance is available 24 hours a day. Residents under this new agreement may request help at any time.
Residents of Prentice Lodge are provided with personal emergency response pendants. Residents may press their pendant at any time to request assistance from a team member.
Yes. Nursing services are available as part of each resident’s individualized Plan of Care.
Residential Assisted Living at Prentice Lodge is not a licensed Assisted Living or Adult Care Home. Instead, it is a residential service model designed to support independence while providing added assistance.
The program follows the principles and care boundaries outlined by North Carolina for Multi-Unit Assisted Housing with Services (MUAHS). This approach allows services to be delivered in a more home-like, flexible, and personalized setting, while still ensuring appropriate oversight and support.
Some residents may be able to use Long-Term Care (LTC) insurance to help cover services provided through Residential Assisted Living at Prentice Lodge. Coverage depends on the individual policy and insurer requirements.
Yes. Dogs and cats are permitted in Residential Assisted Living at Prentice Lodge.
Prior to move-in, a pet assessment is completed to ensure that the pet:
The Independent Living pet policy is used as a guide. Concierge Services through Givens Home First may support as needed to help ensure pets are appropriately cared for.
Yes. Couples are welcome to participate in Residential Assisted Living and may reside together in one-bedroom apartments.
Residents and families who are interested in Residential Assisted Living at Prentice Lodge are encouraged to contact Melissa Honeycutt, Health Services Admissions Coordinator, for an individual conversation.
Melissa Honeycutt
Phone: 828-357-1057
Email: [email protected]
