Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation sits over on Johnson Ridge Road in Elkin, North Carolina, looking after folks with both short-term and long-term nursing needs, plus offering skilled nursing and assisted living services for those who need extra help. With 99 Skilled Nursing Facility beds and private rooms for short-stay recovery, the staff work around the clock, and you'll find licensed nurses, therapists, and an administrator named Julie Stafford, all trained and recertified regularly. The team includes physicians, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists, and they all build recovery plans that fit each resident. People can get care seven days a week, and there's physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with help for diabetic management, incontinence, and non-ambulatory care.
Meals are cooked from scratch, and everyone gets meals provided, plus they accept both Medicare and Medicaid, which helps. The center welcomes folks dealing with complex medical conditions or those recovering after surgery or illness. They're serious about following and exceeding state and federal staffing rules, aiming for a home-like, comfortable space where people can hold on to as much independence as possible.
There are organized activities every day, run by a full-time activities staff, covering everything from social to spiritual needs, with wellness programs to help folks stay active and involved. Residents gather in indoor common areas or get some fresh air in beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces. Devotional activities are held offsite for those who want them, and there are plenty of opportunities to socialize and stay busy.
The facility offers respite care for caregivers who need a break, and transitional rehabilitation programs focus on the whole person, aiming for faster healing and a smooth return to everyday life. Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation is a member of the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association, sticks to the mission of attentive, personalized care, and manages to make everyone feel like they belong, with a warm, inviting setting and a staff that's focused on meeting every resident's wants, needs, and wishes. The use of technology helps improve care, and the place is known for exceeding clinical staffing requirements and for having high-quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.
