Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center

Waddell Nursing and Rehab Center sits at 202 Painter Street in Galax, Virginia, and it serves seniors who need short-term rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing care, offering both private and semi-private rooms with daily rates for folks who like to know those details. The center handles everything from pain management and wound care to IV therapy and terminal or palliative care, so you see a broad mix of health needs here, and the staff, including nurses and therapists, gets called dedicated for their constant support and attention. The team puts together individualized care plans, and those can cover post-surgery recovery, cardiac care, joint replacement, or brain injury rehab, and even respite care's on hand when caregivers need a break. The facility features a good-sized 1,400-square-foot gym where physical, occupational, respiratory, and speech therapies take place, and everyone who comes in for rehab is given a goal-focused plan to try to help restore their independence enough to get home safely. Waddell holds a license for 129 beds and manages skilled care through Saber Healthcare Group, with leadership from administrators like Ms. Virginia Edwards or Thomas Shelor during different reporting periods, so you see some changes over the years. The setting gets described as home-like and comfortable, which matters when folks are there for a longer stay, and there's emphasis on dignity for residents and morale among staff, which often feels like the little things that matter. For those who plan ahead, there's a Pre-registration Program for surgery rehab, and their transitional care and discharge planning try to make returning home as easy as it can be. Waddell's got some industry recognition, including a Bronze Commitment to Quality Award and good marks for keeping hospital readmissions low, which people do pay attention to. It's a place that has performance scores and reviews to check-rated around 2.9 stars on some sites-so folks looking can see both good and less good experiences. Waddell's affiliation with the VA contract also brings in veterans, and partnerships with outside agencies aim to keep transitions supported. The staff is there 24/7, and specialized programs help tailor the care, whether someone's only there for a few days after surgery or settling in long-term. There's focus on therapies and recovery, and it is all found at www.saberhealth.com/locations/waddell-nursing-and-rehab-center if you want more details.