Compassionate Assisted Living in Warsaw, NC
"Where Personalized Care Meets Independence"
Special Touch Assisted Living is a small-scale residence for adults with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Built on 35+ years of nursing experience and the belief that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and connected.
- 35+ Years of Care
- 1:3 Staff Ratio
- 24/7 Supervision
- Family-Like Home
A small home where each resident is seen, heard, and cared for like family.
At Special Touch Assisted Living we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and connected. We provide nurturing, round-the-clock support for adults with developmental disabilities and mental health needs in a warm, family-like setting.
Our home-like environment is designed to support just 3 to 4 clients at a time, so every person gets the individual attention they deserve.
Dignity-centered care, rooted in 35+ years of expertise.
We are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for adults with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. True care goes beyond daily assistance. It's about fostering independence, belonging, and well-being.
Fostering self-sufficiency
Tailored care plans that build confidence and daily-living skills.
Community involvement
Encouraging connection with family, neighbors, and our small home.
Health & wellness
Round-the-clock supervision, medication, and holistic support.
Why a special touch is needed.
Our community needs more places that combine clinical expertise with true warmth. Here's what we're answering.
- 01
Aging Population Boom
The number of older adults, including those with disabilities, keeps growing every year.
- 02
Limited Options in Duplin
Only 3–4 major facilities serve a population of more than 60,000 residents.
- 03
Decline in Family Caregiving
Work, distance, and other commitments make long-term family care harder to sustain.
- 04
Need for Specialized Care
Some individuals need therapies and supervision that simply aren't available at home.
All-inclusive care, every day of the week.
Everything from meals to medications to meaningful daily routines. handled by trained staff in a warm, home-like setting.
Meal Preparation
Nutritious, home-cooked meals planned around each resident's preferences and dietary needs.
Medication Administration
Trained staff manage every dose accurately, on time, and with full records.
Transportation
Reliable rides to medical appointments, errands, and community outings.
24-Hour Supervision
Always-on care so families have full peace of mind, day and night.
Self-Sufficiency Support
Coaching and routines that help residents build independence and confidence.
Kitrina Rhodes
Owner & Operator · 35+ Years in Healthcare
"I've spent my life caring for others. Special Touch is the home I always wished my own patients could come back to."
A native of Duplin County, Kitrina was born and raised in Rose Hill, NC, and later moved to Beaulaville, where she graduated from East Duplin High School. With more than 35 years as a home health nurse, she has dedicated her life to caring for others.
Fourteen years ago, she became an APL Provider in the Mental Health field, solidifying her passion for serving those who need specialized, dignified support.
Quiet confidence, built one family at a time.
35+ Years of Expertise
Founded by healthcare veteran Kitrina Rhodes with a passion for dignity-centered care.
1:3 Staff-to-Resident Ratio
Ensuring personalized attention and meaningful, daily interactions.
All-Inclusive Services
Meals, medication, transportation, and engaging daily activities, all under one roof.
Welcoming to All
Non-discriminatory care for diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs.
Call or send a message.
We're happy to talk through your loved one's needs and arrange a tour of our home. There's no pressure, just a conversation.
- LocationWarsaw, North Carolina
- Call UsAvailable 24 / 7
- Email UsWe reply within one business day
- Tour HoursBy appointment, 7 days a week
