Booker T. Washington Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation sits in Shreveport, Louisiana, and provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care for seniors who need some extra support. The facility is a non-profit that focuses on personalized care, with recent renovations to improve comfort and safety for its residents. Booker T. Washington has both semi-private and private rooms, with each room offering housekeeping, cable TV, safety features, sprinklers, washers and dryers, and comfortable dining areas, and they also make sure there's access for wheelchairs and anyone who needs handicap support.
Residents can join in a wide range of programs like arts and crafts, education classes, fitness, health and wellness programs, and social events in the large activity rooms or quiet common areas. The building also features things like WiFi, guest parking, a salon and barbershop, and even kitchens or kitchenettes for those who prefer making their own snacks sometimes. For spiritual needs, there's a serene chapel with a wooden cathedral ceiling and a grand piano.
On the care side, the facility is equipped to handle both long-term support and short-term rehabilitation needs, including after surgeries or illness. They provide physical, occupational, and speech therapy in a dedicated rehab center with modern equipment, and there's round-the-clock nursing care, medication support, wound care, podiatry, and help with personal needs. Each resident gets a personalized care plan, and the staff work to support not only physical but also social and emotional well-being.
Booker T. Washington values family engagement and community, so families are always welcome. Meals are balanced and served in a comfortable dining room, and transportation is available when residents need to go out. Safety is a priority, with all areas equipped with sprinkler systems and features to prevent falls. The rates run from $5,384 to $6,980 a month for semi-private rooms, and $6,019 to $7,811 for a private room, and residents can choose what works best for their needs. There's also an ombudsman service for any concerns, and the facility is part of the Priority Management Group, which puts focus on staff training and good quality care. Booker T. Washington has won several awards for high care standards and has received recognition through accreditations. Families and residents find the atmosphere homelike and welcoming, with support for both recovery and everyday life.
