Andrew S McCraw, MD

Tryon Estates in Columbus combines the most desirable aspects of retirement living in North Carolina with a 215-acre campus of Blue Ridge mountain brilliance. On the inside, our generously sized carriage homes and one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes can all be customized to suit your taste. And if a higher level of care is ever necessary, our North Carolina community for retirees also offers continuing care accommodations of assisted living suites and skilled care beds for residents. Our Columbus, NC senior community is within reach of some of the best recreational and cultural attractions that North Carolina has to offer. From hiking in the mountains to the renowned equestrian institutions and the eclectic artistic attractions of Asheville, there are many ways to spend your free time.

HOPE Behavioral Care Services, located in Fletcher, N.C., is a part of the Park Ridge Hospital. It serves people with developmental disabilities and psychiatric problems. It provides a wide range of services that include and vocational, housing, mental health and case management services, and long- and short-term residential assistance. It offers various programs, including activity camps and sports, and exercises and fitness activities. The organization provides other programs that include art and craft workshops and special education. The school organizes various musical and dance auditions, creative writing classes and instrumental music and visual arts programs. The center provides other programs that include physical and occupational therapies. In addition, it organizes educational programs, such as nutrition and dietary planning, and seminars for the prevention of smoking and common diseases.