Shoreland Health Care & Retirement

Shoreland Health Care & Retirement Center sits in a quiet residential area off 200 Flowers-Pridgen Drive in Whiteville, North Carolina, not far from grocery stores, restaurants, churches, pharmacies, and the Columbus Regional Medical Center, and after a full renovation in 2020 the place feels brighter, with roomy private and semi-private suites, flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and big lounge spaces to gather in, while the landscaped courtyards and outdoor sitting areas let folks spend time in the sun. The Center's got 99 skilled nursing beds and gives around-the-clock care with a licensed team that handles short-term stays, rehab after surgery or illness, hospice, respite services, and long-term living, with registered nurses, LPNs, and nursing assistants always on-site. The rehabilitation program uses a large therapy gym and an Activities of Daily Living Suite, and offers all sorts of therapies like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with advanced services like pain management, diathermy, and vital stimulation to help with joint, muscle, or swallowing problems, and if someone's got a wound or needs IV or respiratory care, the facility even got certified by Quality Surgical Management for wound care in 2023, with special attention from their wound care physician. Housekeeping and linen services are handled every day, and there's in-room dining or restaurant-style meals with options to fit special diets-plus, staff will help arrange transportation for doctor visits, daily errands, or local outings. Folks can join group exercise, table games, music therapy, movie dates, and the life enrichment programs, which keep everyone connected, while the personal emergency systems and medication help provide peace of mind for residents and families alike. They make sure folks get the help needed, whether it's incontinence care, fall prevention, geriatric psychiatry, secondary medical conditions, or just a haircut at the on-site salon, and there's opportunities for seniors to volunteer or get involved with social and advocacy programs, as well as insurance guidance, prescription assistance, and veteran resources. People can use the lounges, cable TVs, the therapy gym, and gathering spaces whenever they want, and if someone needs recovery after a hospital stay or ongoing support with Alzheimer's care, the staff works with physicians to build a care plan, always trying to help residents regain skills and keep readmission rates low, treating everyone with dignity and compassion, whether they're here for a short stay or making it their home for the long haul.