Columbia Post Acute

Columbia Post Acute sits at 3535 Berrywood Dr. in Columbia, MO, and offers a wide range of health and wellness programs in a new setting that looks and feels a little like a hotel, with 70 beds, private rooms with bathrooms and showers, a dining area, a beauty suite, a sports bar with a big 65" screen, an events room, and even a therapy gym fitted with the latest tools for rehab, so folks getting back on their feet after a hospital stay can work on physical, occupational, and speech therapy with experienced therapists, all while social workers help with care planning and make the move home smoother through discharge planning and basic needs assistance if life gets a little tough at times. Columbia Post Acute also has skilled nursing care round the clock, wound care for diabetic and pressure ulcers, IV therapy, care for surgical wounds, and rehabilitation services for seniors and people with disabilities aiming to return home or to the best level of function, and programs cover outpatient therapy too, so people who need extra support after a stay can keep making progress without moving in full-time. You'll find a team led by Administrator Chris McClain, with a group of healthcare workers, nurses, therapists, and social workers - there's even a Life Enrichment Coordinator planning things like Bingo, arts and crafts, movies with popcorn, outdoor activities, planting, resident council, and bird feeding, so it never feels dull, plus there are monthly themed events and live entertainment, and for those needing hospice care, there's teamwork with area hospice agencies. Food is a big deal at Columbia Post Acute, where the Food Service Director and in-house chefs make restaurant-style meals from menus, and you can even book a private dining room or order à la carte later in the evening, and a certified dietitian oversees nutrition so plans fit what each resident needs. Social services handle things like housing information, housing and financial coaching, transportation for appointments, career help, and crisis support, and the whole place seems focused on treating folks with dignity and respect while keeping things clean, safe, and as home-like as possible. The leadership team works closely with MU Health Care and other skilled nursing partners, and every patient gets a personalized care plan with family input, focused on real goals, and there's always open communication between the staff and families, and rooms come with satellite TV, phones, and Wi-Fi, making recovery and daily life a bit more comfortable, especially when you can hear the sounds of laughter in the activity rooms or settle in for a movie night with ice cream, and if you want to compare other options or bring in extra help, the staff help guide you through that, too, and it's all meant to help residents and their families feel well-supported at every step. If you need more information, Columbia Post Acute has a website at columbiapostacute.com, and if you want to know about partnerships or how discharge works, the case management team can explain more, or send you to medicare.gov/care-compare for choices.