Sylacauga Health and Rehab Services sits on West Fort Williams Street in Sylacauga, close to Highway 280, downtown, Coosa Valley Medical Center, doctors, and other health services, and it's part of the Noland Health Services group, which has owned the facility since 2007, so it's been under steady management. This facility has 149 certified beds with an average daily census of about 123 residents, and it operates as a non-profit. The licensure, plus the Medicare and Medicaid certification, means they take many types of insurance, along with managed care and various commercial plans, which can help families who need options.
People find several levels of care here, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, long-term care, Alzheimer's and memory care, respite stays, and continued care for folks who need help over time. Rehabilitation services include physical, occupational, and speech therapies all run by licensed and certified staff, and there's a state-of-the-art therapy gym in the rehab wing, which adds something special for recovery and short-term stays. Round-the-clock skilled nursing care is there, with registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, and therapy aides. Residents get help with daily activities and have access to full pharmacy, radiology, clinical lab, dental, and podiatry care.
Meals aren't only about food-dieticians help set up menus and personalized options, and folks get to choose from restaurant-style dining rooms that look and feel pleasant, with private and semi-private room options, some with kitchenettes for extra comfort. The rehab area even has a private dining room and a private living area for quieter moments, and there's public Wi-Fi along with a barber and beauty shop that give a bit of convenience. The rest of the place has big living rooms with fireplaces, covered porches, landscaped gardens, patios, an activity and craft room, and a solarium, so residents can spend time indoors or out, visiting friends or just passing the time.
It's been said the place is clean and the staff are friendly, and touring families can meet with staff or residents to get a real sense of things. They've got a full calendar of events and activities shaped around each person's interests, and there's special care and programs for people dealing with things like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Assistance with medication, support for disabilities, and help with chronic diseases are all here, with services planned alongside residents and families, to make each situation a little easier.
It does have a few things to note-recent inspection reports show nine deficiencies, including a couple related to infections, one in nutrition and dietary standards, and one in resident assessment and care planning, mostly about making sure all residents get accurate checks and safe meals; these are worth asking about because the last full inspection was over two years ago. The nurse turnover rate is about 33.6%, and the nurse staffing level is 4.4 hours per resident per day, which is about typical but something families should ask more about if it's a concern.
A team of managers, led by folks like Crystal Blackwell, Diana Boddie, Barbara Estep, Shannon Faircloth, Matthew Hall, Karen Kenwright, Nicholas Renda, Kathy Smothers, and Kelley Urban, along with Noland Health Services, keeps things running. The place has a welcoming, homelike feeling with warm hospitality, and the outdoor courtyards and sitting areas give residents nice places to spend their days. It serves a wide range of needs, covering everything from independent living to skilled care, always trying to offer a supportive setting where older adults can get the care and personal attention they deserve.
