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★★★★★
PositiveWe toured Matthews Glen, and the thing I liked best was that it was a very warm and inviting environment. It's very clean. The representatives did a very thorough job in explaining the services that they provide there and gave a very nice breakdown of the tour. It was one of the better communities I've visited.
★★★★★
PositiveWe toured Matthews Glen yesterday. Outstanding. It was very impressive. if you're active, there are all kinds of things to do, all kinds of clubs. It has expanded and they're doing even more expansion. So one half of the campus is a little older, but the other parts of the campus are brand new, and they're gorgeous. The apartments look like something out of Southern Living magazine. They're just very attractive and very well done. This is also one with the bigger ticket buying, where you're…
★★★★★
PositiveIn 2018, I spent several months visiting retirement communities. In all, I visited 17 communities in 4 states, and researched another dozen. I chose this community, and moved in June, 2019. Now - 34 months later - I am glad I did. Those 34 months have been extraordinarily difficult for our country: the pandemic, extreme weather, rise in crime, political divisions. But here I have felt safe and cared for. Here I have friendly neighbors and attentive staff, lots to do and friends to do it all with. No regrets!
★★★★★
CriticalThe food has deteriorated to very poor most of the time, heavy on carbs. No outdoor amenities - although promised - except for a plastic shuffleboard strip on a concrete patio overlooking the parking lot. We were locked up during covid with a sign slapped on our front door if we left campus. It took an attorney’s letter to set us free. We must make a reservation for dinner or call ahead to order takeout. One problem - no one answers the phone. And frequently my call has not been returned - despite paying for meal s…
★★★★★
PositiveWe visited Plantation Estates. They had very nice facilities, were very clean, with a very friendly staff. The rooms were very nice and well taken care of. The amenities would have been sufficient for what my mom needed. The overall staff interactions were very good.
★★★★★
PositiveI have lived here 6 years and find it a warm welcoming community with lots of activities and excellent health care. During Covid 19, the staff has worked very hard to keep us safe and happy within the state and local restrictions.
Verified overview
Classification and identity evidence
Listed by the North Carolina Department of Insurance as a licensed Continuing Care Retirement Community. The listing supports the CCRC classification but does not prove current availability, contract terms, prices, or every component service.
Authoritative classification evidence · observed October 20, 2026Source-published features
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Official oversight
Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”
Coverage last checked October 23, 2026.
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