Central Continuing Care in Mount Airy, North Carolina, sits on Newsome Street and has been here since 1991, offering care for older adults who need nursing or help with daily tasks like bathing or dressing, and the facility provides both private and semi-private rooms for comfort, with 120 to 125 licensed nursing beds available, so there's space for many people who need help. Nurses and care staff work around the clock, including skilled RN staff, an admissions coordinator, a director of nursing, an assistant director of nursing, a staff development nurse, and a business office manager who all play a role in making things run smoothly, and Kyle Payne serves as the administrator, overseeing things every day. There's on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy with full-time therapists who help people keep their movement, balance, and lower body strength, while speech and occupational support offer extra help with talking, swallowing, and daily tasks.
Residents can get both long-term and short-term skilled nursing and rehab if they're recovering from surgery or need more time for healing, and there's extended care for those who want to stay longer and call the place home. Central Continuing Care provides assisted living services for those needing some help but not full nursing care and has programs for people with memory loss, including those with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, with specialized spaces to keep people safe, keep confusion down, and prevent wandering. The nursing team can help manage chronic illnesses, keep track of medications, and offer palliative care to relieve pain and other symptoms. The facility also offers respite care to give family members a break when needed.
The facility includes a smoking lounge just for residents, a private dining and recreation area so families can visit and spend time together, on-site hair care to help people look and feel good, and social activities throughout the month aimed at keeping folks engaged and connecting with others. The staff provides help with the basics of daily life, making sure people receive attention with dignity and respect, in a home-like environment that feels peaceful and safe. Central Continuing Care is privately owned, with a team of healthcare professionals working together to build a supportive place where people can live with as much independence as possible, and the community in Mount Airy benefits from the steady presence of their mountain view and long-standing commitment to caring for seniors in need.
