Natchitoches Nursing & Rehab Center sits at 750 Keyser Ave in Natchitoches, LA, and you'll find it's a single-story building with 96 beds, plenty of light, a large activity room, and a pretty outdoor courtyard meant for residents to relax or visit with others, all with social distancing in mind when needed. Residents get care from licensed and certified staff, and there's always 24-hour physician oversight, so medical needs get quick attention, whether someone's here for long-term care, short-term recovery, or another reason. People at this center can get skilled nursing, memory care for dementia or Alzheimer's, wound care, IV therapy, palliative care, and respite care, and there's also a full slate of therapy services including physical, occupational, speech, and language pathology therapies.
The center specializes in both rehab after hospital stays or surgery and in treating orthopedic, neurologic, and pulmonary issues, with therapy programs going six days a week and lots of state-of-the-art equipment. Residents who've had knee or hip replacements, strokes, cardiac problems, or sports injuries get help from a dedicated rehabilitation team. There's a Restorative Nursing Program aimed at keeping as much independence as possible, and therapies include everything from strength training and balance management to help with speech, swallowing, and thinking skills. The Transitional Care Center supports recovery for folks who need close help as they move from hospital back to home or a care setting.
Rooms can be private or semi-private, and each one has cable and phone lines, with space for personal closets and vanities. The facility stays tidy thanks to cleaning and laundry services, and residents can stop by the beauty shop to feel a little more themselves. Activities run every day, and there's transportation by a wheelchair van for those who need it. Memory care gets special focus too, with staff trained to support those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and the environment aims to be home-like and safe. The center is fully Medicare and Medicaid certified and works with managed care plans, and for those who need other care, such as dental, mental health, podiatry, clinical lab, social work, X-ray, dietary, and pain management services, arrangements are in place. There's a calm, steady atmosphere here, and while it's not fancy or flashy, it's built for comfort and steady, attentive care, with staff who work to keep people as independent and well as possible.
