Shoreland Health Care & Retirement in Whiteville, North Carolina, offers a comprehensive continuum of care within a recently renovated facility, designed to meet the diverse needs of those requiring rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term living, hospice, palliative, or respite care. The approach at Shoreland is focused on person-centered care, ensuring that each resident is greeted and supported by a dedicated clinical team upon arrival. This team works collaboratively to create an individualized care plan tailored to help residents regain skills and reduce the risk of hospital readmission. The care provided extends beyond immediate concerns, with access to medical services that address secondary conditions for a truly holistic recovery experience.
A key element of Shoreland’s services is its rehabilitation program, which supports residents following accidents, surgeries, strokes, or cardiac events. Highly trained in-house physical, speech, and occupational therapists collaborate to develop personalized daily regimens aimed at helping each individual achieve their fullest possible recovery. The therapy gym at Shoreland features an Activities of Daily Living Suite, enabling residents to practice essential skills during occupational therapy. Additionally, enhanced therapy services are available, including diathermy for pain reduction, electrical stimulation to improve joint movement and muscle strength, and vital stimulation to support better swallowing. These advanced interventions augment the standard therapy regimen, fostering more positive and effective rehabilitation experiences.
Skilled nursing at Shoreland is available for both short-term recovery and extended stays, with care delivered by a team of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants who provide around-the-clock attention. Shoreland’s focus on holistic well-being includes a range of specialized services such as wound care management, the expertise of a wound care physician, cardiopulmonary therapy, fall interventions, incontinence management, IV therapy, and consistently present full-time physician oversight. The care community benefits from additional support through consulting physiatrist and geriatric psychiatry services, as well as podiatry care. In recognition of its standards in wound care, Shoreland was certified as a Center of Excellence for On-Site Wound Care by Quality Surgical Management in 2023.
Discharge planning is a priority at Shoreland Health Care & Retirement, with efforts concentrated on preparing residents for successful transitions back to their prior living environments. The center’s dedication to individualized attention and comprehensive medical support underscores its commitment to enhancing the quality of life and rehabilitation outcomes for every resident it serves.