Forest Manor Health and Rehab in Northport, Alabama, sits near Walgreens, Northport Medical Center, Women's Pavilion at Northport, and University Medical Center, and provides both skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for seniors. The facility has private and semi-private rooms, with options for suites that have a living room, bedroom, kitchenette, and handicapped-accessible bathrooms, which is nice for anyone looking for comfort and a bit more independence, and folks will find caregiving staff available to help with dressing, bathing, and other daily needs, and there's medication management, meal preparation, and nursing support available 12 to 16 hours per day. Forest Manor focuses on patient-centered care and offers long-term care options, post-acute rehabilitation at the Forest Manor Rehabilitation Pavilion, and specialized care for Alzheimer's disease, respite needs, dialysis, tracheotomy, tube feeding, and wound care.
Staff includes a Nurse Infection Control Preventionist, Nurse Education and Compliance personnel, a Speech Language Pathologist, an Occupational Therapist, and a Director of Rehab, so residents can count on professional help for big and small needs, whether it's speech therapy, physical therapy, IV care, or occupational therapy. There's a mental wellness program for emotional support, and community amenities like a beauty salon and barbershop, a therapy gym, a craft and exercise room, and private dining rooms for families and guests, so folks can choose how to spend their day. The facility also has quiet spots like a small library, computer room, intimate outdoor gardens, and plans for future garden spaces with fountains and a canopy structure to encourage spending time outdoors or chatting with friends.
Meal options include restaurant-style dining, spacious dining rooms, in-room meal service, and flexible schedules to match the routines and preferences of residents, which is nice for those who want company at a table or privacy in their own room, and there are daily meals and housekeeping, laundry service for all the residents, and scheduled transportation for errands and medical appointments, making it simple to stay on top of things. Recreational activities run by both residents and staff members, as well as community events, help keep folks active and connected, plus there's a shuffleboard court for some friendly games.
With a total of 40 beds in the post-acute rehabilitation pavilion, Forest Manor aims to provide a resort-style setting with progressive designs, moving away from more traditional institutional nursing homes by focusing on comfort and a welcoming atmosphere for the Baby Boomer generation. There's wireless internet throughout the facility and a wireless nurse call system to add convenience and safety, and the building's design features interior landscape gardens and plans for more lush gardens and fountains, all of which help make the place feel more homelike and less clinical.
Forest Manor Health and Rehab is a public company, and it's committed to enriching the lives of older adults on 32nd Street in Northport by providing healthcare, rehabilitation, and daily support in a patient-focused, compassionate environment. They offer tours for new residents and families so everyone can see the rooms, talk to the staff, and get a feel for what life is like at the facility before making any decisions.
