Columbine Manor Care Center sits at 530 W. 16th St. in Salida, CO, and it's a place where people get many levels of care suited to their needs, and you'll find doctors, nurses, therapists, social service staff, and activity people all working together, so every patient receives a care plan based on what fits them best, whether they're there for short-term rehab or a longer stay. The facility offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and different types of therapy, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, and they've got state-of-the-art equipment like The AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill® to give folks something extra in their recovery. You'll come across care aimed at helping someone return home or back to the community, as well as care for those who need more support with things like memory loss or end-of-life needs, and the staff works with both the patient and the family to figure out what's best.
You'll find outpatient rehab, inpatient therapy, post-acute skilled nursing, and programs for all ages, and if someone can't walk or needs help with diabetes or incontinence, there's care for those needs too. The building has both indoor and outdoor spaces to gather, and animals are allowed since it's a pet-friendly place, while activities happen both inside and outside the facility, along with devotional programs for those who want them. There are meals provided, and services for those who need help with everyday needs, plus independent living and residential care options, and a locked unit for folks living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Columbine Manor Care Center is run by Life Care Centers of America, and the place puts effort into making care personal, so each program or activity is shaped by what the resident wants to achieve. They offer respite stays between three and thirty days, which helps families get a break or patients try out the facility, and there's always medical staff on site, since care is around the clock.
Specialist teams create care plans for each person, and families are included in discussions, so needs and wants aren't missed, and whether someone's there for a short rehab after surgery, needs long-term skilled nursing, or is facing memory problems, services get adjusted. There's a section to show available care and a gallery for photos online, along with ways to ask questions or book a tour. The facility belongs to District V of the Colorado Health Care Association, and it offers all the basic comforts and extra support when needed. The Salida location brings a small-town feel, with tourist spots nearby and plenty of little touches in the building meant to make residents comfortable, and you'll see that every bit of care, from therapy to end-of-life support, comes from thinking about what each person needs, every day, right there at Columbine Manor Care Center.
