Countryside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is the only nursing facility in Carlisle County, Kentucky, and has served the area for about 25 years. The center offers skilled nursing care with 124 licensed beds, including private rooms and personal care beds. Residents usually number around 50 each day. The staff provides care in a family-like setting and tries to create a comfortable, home-like atmosphere with family-friendly public spaces and areas like an enclosed courtyard and a stocked fish pond where folks like to spend time outdoors with others or just sit quietly and reflect.
The center has daily scheduled activities that give residents many chances to socialize and stay active, and there are specialized programs for rehabilitation, including orthopedic rehab and Alzheimer's care. Transitional care is also offered to help residents recover and return home if possible. The therapeutic department is described as top notch, and the center provides both skilled nursing and a range of rehabilitation services that fit the different needs of residents. They work with healthcare partners and families to make care decisions, and the staff aims to provide support and comfort for each person.
Countryside Center has a nurse turnover rate of 31.8%, which is lower than the state average, and nurse staffing hours reported at 3.55 per resident per day, though that's a bit less than the state average. The center is for-profit and is affiliated with Simcha Hyman & Naftali Zanziper. Inspection reports have noted a total of 21 deficiencies, including one infection control issue concerning the need to appoint a qualified infection preventionist, and the facility has a policy for storing food brought in by family and visitors. Many residents and families appreciate the variety of services and amenities available, the friendly atmosphere, and the personal attention from the staff, who are often described as caring and dedicated.
