Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center

Monroe Health and Rehabilitation Center sits at 1150 Northwest Drive in Charlottesville, VA, and provides care for seniors who need skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term help, with 180 licensed beds and 147 in use depending on the day, which means there's room for many residents without overcrowding. The facility has a strong focus on individualized therapies, like occupational therapy that helps folks manage their daily routines safely and physical therapy that works on improving mobility, strength, flexibility, and balance, with sessions available for those who have trouble speaking or remembering things too. The center offers memory care for people with Alzheimer's and dementia and uses person-centered care programs that focus on both comfort and safety. Pain management's a part of what they do, and since kidney issues can be tough for seniors, Monroe also provides onsite dialysis through Dialyze Direct, so people don't have to travel far for that. For those with busy therapy schedules or specific medical conditions, everything is handled right on the property, so the transitions are smoother and less tiring. Residents can stay in semi-private rooms for $204 a day or private rooms for $239 a day, and while the rooms aren't fancy hotel suites, they're set up to help comfort and recovery along. Monroe puts some care into keeping everyone connected and entertained, with things like live music, therapy dog visits, arts and crafts, Bible study, worship services, and bingo, since having regular activities can help both mood and memory. Mr. Mark Morriss manages the center, and the staff includes over a hundred full-time workers, which means there's usually someone around to answer a question or lend a hand. Monroe tracks things like efficiency, care costs, and productivity closely, so the place runs smoothly. The center's well suited for seniors recovering from injury or surgery, as well as those needing full-time nursing care, and offers plenty of health services and amenities expected at a skilled nursing facility, so while it can get busy, people tend to find the care respectful and focused on the individual's needs.