About Us
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, Abernethy Laurels is situated on 120 beautiful rolling, wooded acres.
The community offers comfortable surroundings and all the services and amenities you need to make living easy, enjoyable, and stimulating. The convenience of Charlotte, Boone/Blowing Rock, Hickory, and Asheville makes Abernethy Laurels an appealing destination for a retirement lifestyle focused on health, wellness, culture, education and fun.
Mission & History
EveryAge is a Christian ministry providing vibrant living opportunities, diverse programs of outreach and compassionate services. Our vision is enriching lives by providing the right services, at the right time, in the right setting. We are fortunate to serve over 2000 older adults each year at eleven (11) locations across North Carolina and Virginia and employ over 1000 individuals.
The Leadership Team

Amber McIntosh
Executive Director

Ashley Jones
Health Care Administrator

Rob Hartsell
Director of Marketing

Lisa Union
Director of Transitional Services
Special Programs
Passport to Travel
Visit Seattle’s Space Needle, enjoy the desert sunrise in Phoenix, or visit the world’s largest living history museum at Colonial Williamsburg — the whole USA is waiting to be explored with the Passport to Travel Program!
The Passport to Travel program—created by United Church of Christ’s Council for Health and Human Services Ministries (CHHSM)—enables residents at CHHSM-related senior living communities to lodge free of charge at a sister community of their choice for up to two weeks. Without the expense of lodging, experience the excitement of new cities and enjoy the welcoming hospitality of places that feel like home—simply for the transportation cost and incidentals.
Ready to pack your bags? Contact the program representative at Abernethy Laurels or visit us online.
Grant-a-Dreamâ„¢
Once a Grant-a-Dream application is submitted, the Dream Team reviews the request. Examples of past dreams include baking like the resident did as a young woman or a retired fireman desiring to ride a fire truck as he did 30 years ago.
Anyone can donate to the designated Grant a Dream fund by mailing a gift or visiting us at www.everyage.org/foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)?
What is the lifestyle at Abernethy Laurels?
Is independent living right for me?
What type of contracts are offered?
May I customize a home?
Is there a discount available to veterans?
May I bring a pet?
Can I have overnight guests?
What are my dining options?
Do I need to be of a certain denomination to live at Abernethy Laurels?
Is there dementia care?
What happens when a couple needs different care levels?
I live out of state. Can I still move there and what is the process?
Do you offer transportation?
Yes, we offer a variety of transportation services to medical appointments, personal outings, airport, etc. Fees may apply.
What is the next step to become a resident at Abernethy Laurels?
NEWS & EVENTS
Abernethy Laurels Creates Earn and Learn Certified Nursing Assistant Program
After experiencing two years of staffing challenges during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Abernethy Laurels Retirement Community created an innovative solution to train and hire certified nursing assistants, the facility’s frontline care providers. “During the...
Four Simple Ways for Men to Enjoy Better Health
Despite strong efforts by the women in their lives, men don’t often attend to health needs as carefully as they should. Whether the lapse stems from tight schedules, competing priorities, personal anxiety, or willful ignorance, men actually have more agency over their...
Bob Edwards: Living Well Starts with a Commitment
At 93, Bob Edwards is the envy of men a generation younger. Tall, lanky, and flashing a ready smile, he moves with assurance, confidently at ease in his body. That’s no surprise, considering that he’s exercised and been active on a near-daily basis for more than half...
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