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Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center

251 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC

Assisted Living

★ 4.33 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center

Haywood Lodge and Retirement Ctr in Waynesville, NC is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom’s local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

Family and resident feedback

4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

I went to Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center for my mother. They're very friendly. All the residents and guests looked well cared for, and it was rather homey. They have normal recreational activities and care for the residents like hair salons and weekly activities. The staff was great, very informative, and very patient with their time. They pointed out that they were partially through with renovations. So there was a very nice newly renovated portion and some that had yet to be renovated.

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

We visited Haywood Lodge and were very impressed with the facility. It was very clean and had a warm and homey atmosphere. The staff could not have been more friendly or helpful. The residents were welcoming, as well. Before visiting, we talked to several people who had had relatives living there in past years. They all reported very positive experiences with Haywood Lodge. It will definitely be at the top of our list when we are ready for Asssited Living.

★★★★★

Critical

I visited this facility

The facility was beautiful, but the rooms were kind of small. The assisted living part of Haywood Lodge seems small to me. It is up front, and they had residents sitting around. Nobody interacted with anybody else. They were all sitting there just kind of catatonic. When I saw that, I thought run, run as fast as you can in the other direction because I did not want my father in a place like that. The staff was friendly and very nice, but I just was bothered by the feeling. None of the residents spoke to him. They j…

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What we know from public sources

Care options: Assisted Living
Operator: Not yet resolved
Public price status: Not publicly found
Last source check: October 21, 2026

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Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

Meals Provided

Health & wellness

Diabetic Care
Staffing & Ancillary Services
Non-Ambulatory Care
Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

Complimentary Transportation
Dogs Allowed
Cats Allowed

Activities & engagement

Devotional Activities Offsite
Activities On-site

Outdoor spaces

Indoor Common Areas

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

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Coverage last checked October 21, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees: Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee: Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability: Confirmation required

Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center

About Haywood Lodge and Retirement Center

4.3 out of 5 from 3 reviews

I visited this facility

I visited this facility

I visited this facility

What we know from public sources

Amenities and services

Meals & dining

Health & wellness

Services & convenience

Activities & engagement

Outdoor spaces

Inspection and quality records

Questions to confirm with the community

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