Lighthouse Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center sits at 2911 Earl Goodwin Parkway, about 2.4 miles outside of Selma, Alabama, and it's a large place with 68 beds serving seniors who want both independence and support. The place accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, and it's owned by a for-profit company that's part of Ball HealthCare Services, a group that has run more than 10 nursing facilities in Alabama since 1983. This center's highest community rating in the city is 6.9 out of 10, so some folks do see it as a decent choice when picking between the two options in town. There are studio room layouts, and each resident gets cable TV, Wi-Fi, and a phone line in their room. They also get meal service with options for appetizing therapeutic diets, so people who need special menus are looked after.
The facility offers many levels of care: assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, hospice, and continuing care. 24-hour skilled nursing care is always there, and the center has staff trained to handle daily help with personal care, hygiene, and medication management. People who come for rehabilitation will find several therapy programs-physical, occupational, and speech therapy are all available-for both short and long-term stays, and there are special care units for people needing cognitive help or complex wound care, and even things like ventilator and tracheostomy care.
Lighthouse Rehab & Healthcare offers a range of social and recreational activities, both community-sponsored and resident-led, and there are some nice touches like a small library, a dining room that feels a bit like a restaurant, and a beauty salon for residents. The nursing staff includes both registered and licensed nurses who work side-by-side with therapists and other specialists, building care plans for short-term rehab, hospice, respite care, and restorative nursing as people need it. Dental, podiatry, optometry, and respiratory services are part of the offering, and there's support with therapies and special diets.
People can arrange tours of the facility, and the staff tries to help new residents find the kind of care that matches their health needs, whether they're recovering from a hospital stay or managing ongoing medical issues. The whole place has a focus on both long-term health care and rehab, which sets it apart from places that just do basic assisted living. Some patients may come only for outpatient therapies, while others stay longer, relying on round-the-clock support. The place is for adults aged 55 and up and is built to help people feel at home while getting needed care.
