Abernethy Laurels

Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, Abernethy Laurels, a licensed* Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offers a continuum of services with comfortable surroundings and all the services and amenities you need to make living easy, enjoyable, and stimulating. Since 1971, Abernethy Laurels has been known as a destination of choice for North Carolina retirement living. As a not-for-profit continuing care community, owned and operated by United Church Homes and Services (UCHS), Abernethy Laurels are home to active people with a love for life, ideas, activity, and engagement. Abernethy Laurels retirement community offers spacious cottages, villas, and apartments. Inviting floor plans include private porches, patios, and other outdoor living spaces. Our campus is unique in its fee-for-service approach to retirement community living, where residents make their own selection of services and meal options. With a maintenance-free lifestyle, residents at Abernethy Laurels have the freedom to do the things they have always wanted to do. With a vibrant community center and amenities that include a fitness center, aquatics, library, walking trails, and an abundance of programs – our residents have more choices than they have time. The onsite bank, gift shop, and bistro are also on the list of busy places at Abernethy Laurels. The Life Enrichment and Resident Services staff take great pride in developing programs that appeal to everyone. Whether it's dinner out, a stretching class at Core Fitness, a trip to the theatre or a bridge tournament – you'll find something enjoyable at Abernethy Laurels Retirement Community. Abernethy Laurels residents enjoy the small town friendliness of Newton, NC, with proximity to Hickory and Charlotte. The Blue Ridge Mountains are within an hour's drive. Schools, churches, hospitals, and shops are all just a stone's throw from our active campus. Casual comfort and friendly people are the hallmarks of Abernethy Laurels Retirement Community. Active retirement living, combined with peace of mind, makes Abernethy Laurels one of North Carolina's best retirement communities. It's not just a place to live; it's a way to live.