Grace Ridge Retirement Community

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Today is your day!

Your mountain is waiting, So ‌ get on your way!

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Theodor Seuss Geisel

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Move to a retirement community before you need to so that you can enjoy the community, the town and the area in which it’s located.

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Pat Looper, Grace Ridge resident

A Blue Ridge Backdrop Rooted in the foothills of North Carolina’s spectacular Blue Ridge Mountains, the town of Morganton and the surrounding Burke County area have long been known as “Nature’s Playground.” More and more often, those who come here to play — and live — are retirees, those who are ready to grow and discover the next exciting stage in their lives.

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Serenity and excitement.

Grace Ridge Retirement Community offers the best of both worlds in Nature’s Playground.

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Grace Ridge Retirement Community offers the ideal location for that growth and discovery.

Surrounded by beautiful lakes, mountains and a gorge that has been called the Grand Canyon of North Carolina, Morganton is an eclectic, artsy community within minutes of scenic picnic areas, hiking trails and lovely lakes. The mysterious Brown Mountain Lights (a phenomenon highlighted in The X-Files television series), Linville Falls and Lake James Park are all less than a half-hour away, as is a drive down the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.

Mere steps from Grace Ridge is Catawba Meadows Park, with a municipal greenway that meanders along the Catawba River, softball and baseball fields, an 17-hole disc golf course, sand volleyball courts, picnic shelters, and many special events.

Downtown Morganton blends history and the arts with interesting museums and galleries, as well as events such as TGIF Music Series on summer Friday nights or music and theatre productions at CoMMA, the City of Morganton Municipal Auditorium.

The best part? The view. It’s all of the mountain beauty in a foothills location that offers a temperate climate — the best of both worlds.

A Gracious Setting for Growth and Discovery A lovely setting is but one aspect of a rich and rewarding retirement. Grace Ridge is a picturesque community in the heart of one of the southeast’s most vibrant and inviting regions. However, it is the variety of social, civic and life enrichment opportunities available to the residents at Grace Ridge that makes this community such a special place.

In this active, thriving, accredited continuing care retirement community (CCRC), residents can choose to live in spacious apartment homes or charming cottages. The 135 apartments are housed in a central lodge, and the 27 airy cottages were built on a small hill to maximize the inspiring view. Each stylish, one-level home has either a carport or garage for protection of your vehicle and easy access right to your door.

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At its heart, Grace Ridge is a place that helps you find the clarity, insight and perspective that can nurture and sustain you, allowing you to grow. It is a place that allows you to find your best self in a setting where you can feel confident and secure.

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More Time for What You Want to Do Grace Ridge residents can live worry-free, with convenient access to three dining venues, a stationary equipment room, a hair salon, a multi-purpose room, a chapel, a TV/ Media Room, Game Room, Sewing Room, Computer Lab, and the Table Rock Lounge located in the penthouse.

Courtesy of Grace Ridge, all residents are members of the Phifer Wellness Center, which features a heated indoor swimming pool, a variety of exercise classes, cardiovascular and strength training equipment, racquetball and a highly-trained staff to help you meet your health and fitness goals.

With maintenance, housekeeping, landscaping and meal preparation taken care of by the courteous staff at Grace Ridge, you are free to do what you want to do. Say farewell to home maintenance, traffic and congestion, and other everyday hassles, and become acquainted with doing more of what you want to do — from exploring a new trail to picking up a new hobby to simply having more time to visit with family and friends.

Support Through All the Seasons You will also welcome the peace of mind that comes with knowing your future is secure.

Whether you need temporary supportive health services or a long-term solution, Grace Ridge offers a continuum of care —from Enhanced Care in your home to the ability to move to Assisted Living or Skilled Care should the need arise.

Most importantly, all of this support is right at your back door and enhanced by Grace Ridge’s association with Carolinas Health System-Blue Ridge.

Services & Amenities • Housekeeping Services • Linen Service • Transportation • Availability of three meals per day • Flexible meal program (dependent on your contract selection) • Maintenance • Landscaping • Security • Utilities (except telephone & television) • Emergency Response (24-hour coverage) • Advanced fire and smoke detection equipment • Life Enrichment • Wellness Program • In-house Massage Therapy • Nursing Clinic Services • Membership to Phifer Wellness Center • Free subscription to The News Herald delivered to your door • Balconies, patios or decks on every home

Additional Services Available • Meal delivery • Guest meals • Catering • Guest Accommodations • Copier Services • Dry Cleaning (door-to-door)

The most important value to life at Grace Ridge is priority access to levels of health care that include: • Enhanced Care (home health) • Assisted Living • Skilled Nursing • Memory Care

Come For a Visit!

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Call (828) 580-8330 to schedule a visit to our charming campus. Overnight accommodations available on a limited basis. Please ask for details.

Some restrictions apply.

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Mountains speak, and wise men listen.

\ John Muir

500 Lenoir Road Morganton, NC 28655

(828) 580-8330 www.GraceRidge.org