Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center operates as a large, for-profit facility offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. With a capacity of 159 beds, it accommodates a broad spectrum of residents who require varying levels of medical and personal support. The center is not part of a continuing care retirement community but actively participates in Medicare and Medicaid programs, ensuring accessibility for individuals with different financial and insurance backgrounds.
Residents at Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center receive skilled nursing care, which includes both the administration of medications and assistance with everyday activities such as dressing, eating, and using the bathroom. On average, the facility provides 3 hours and 27 minutes of nurse staffing per resident each day, a rate that remains consistent throughout weekends. This consistency in care staff depth is an important factor for residents who require ongoing medical attention and support.
Short-term rehabilitation at Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center is structured for residents recovering from hospital stays due to events such as strokes, heart attacks, infections, or injuries. Data indicate that about 54.1% of short-term rehabilitation residents were able to return home after their stay. The facility pays special attention to safety and the management of clinical complications, with fall rates resulting in major injury at approximately 1.1% and 8.2% of short-term stays experiencing a serious infection requiring hospitalization. Emergency room visits for short-term residents account for 21.3% during their stay.
The long-term care program focuses on residents needing assistance with daily living and chronic health management. The ability to maintain self-care is strong, with about 77.4% of long-term residents able to move, eat, and perform other activities without help. Preventive health is emphasized; nearly all residents—specifically 99.4%—have received annual influenza vaccinations. The facility records about 2.7 emergency room visits per 1,000 patient days for its long-term community.
Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center is regularly inspected to ensure ongoing adherence to health, safety, and food preparation standards. Recent inspections noted several instances where improvements were needed in care planning, assessments, treatment according to orders and preferences, respiratory care, infection prevention, and the ongoing assessment of quality measures. These instances were classified as having a low potential for harm and affected only a few residents, with all of them subsequently corrected.
The environment at Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center strives to balance safety, rehabilitation, and daily personal care, providing resources and services tailored for both temporary and permanent residents. With its commitment to both Medicare and Medicaid participation, substantial nurse staffing, and an active approach to quality improvement, the center serves as a vital support system for those requiring post-acute recovery or sustained nursing care.