Parkridge Nursing & Rehab Cent sits in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, in a quiet area surrounded by flower beds and greenery, with a single-story building that has gabled roofing and white columns, and the address is 4755 Parkridge Avenue. The focus at Parkridge is on nursing and rehab services for seniors, so folks find assisted living, memory care, long-term care, short-term rehab, and independent living all under one roof, and there are special programs for those with Alzheimer's, dementia, hearing issues, chronic heart conditions or COPD. The staff provides help with things like bathing, dressing, eating, drinking, and getting around, with skilled nursing support available day and night, and they offer wound care, hospice, and help for those who need relief from primary caregivers for just a little while. There are about 90 staff people working to care for up to 90 residents, and currently there are 73 residents living here with most of the 74 certified beds taken, as this place usually stays about 99 percent full.
Meals are served on-site and tailored to the needs of the residents, and there's help with housekeeping and laundry, so folks don't have to worry about day-to-day chores, and residents can enjoy social activities, gardening, and relaxing in common areas that feel home-like and calm, which is good for mental and social health. The facility has designated spaces for rehabilitation therapies such as physical, speech, and occupational therapy, and those needing memory care live in secure environments with programs and activities to help with memory and keep everyone active and engaged. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid, Parkridge Nursing & Rehab Cent is a non-profit run by Care Initiatives, and while prices aren't published, options for financial help through Medicaid and Medicare are offered. There are private rooms, different layouts to choose from, and transportation available, and they have protocols to keep health records private and to act quickly if a resident's health changes.
Residents and their families can join councils to offer feedback, and procedures are in place to protect against accidents and infection. This isn't a hospital or continuing care retirement community, but it is licensed as a nursing home and offers a range of care types for those with different needs, whether someone is recovering, needs long-term support, or wants independent living with some support. The staff works round the clock, and the routine is set up to keep residents active, comfortable, and safe.
