Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home

Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home is a Skilled Nursing Facility and Nursing Facility with a certified capacity for 56 beds, but on an average day, about 30 residents live there, which keeps it quieter than most places, and you'll find that residents can have private or companion rooms, even one-room or two-room suites and apartments, plus Medicaid Waiver clients have certified accommodations, and the facility has an attached Assisted Living area to serve a wide range of needs. The staff is trained to provide care up to 16 hours a day, giving a high level of attention, and the total nurse staffing averages about 4.6 hours per resident per day, with adjusted numbers even higher, and while the staffing rating comes out as 5 stars, the health inspection and quality measures ratings sit lower at 2 stars and 1 star, so it's worth knowing both sides. Residents can get nursing care, rehabilitation, and memory care services, and the facility is always certified for Medicare and Medicaid, so you get support for both short and long-term situations. The building offers a dining room where meals come in a restaurant style, and helpers take care of household tasks like housekeeping and linens, so you don't have to worry about those things, and you'll also find amenities such as a library, a beauty salon, and a courtyard where people can enjoy the outdoors. Rooms include kitchenettes, cable TVs, Wi-Fi, and telephones, so staying connected is easy, and if you have a pet, some are allowed, adding comfort to daily life. The community has regular group activities, like arts and crafts, bingo, music therapy, and table games, plus specialized care like gait and balance training, mental wellness programs, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation, helping meet many different health needs. The staff helps residents with daily activities-things like preparing and serving meals, helping with dressing, and making sure medications are taken on schedule, and every plan is based on the person's own needs. There haven't been any substantiated complaints, but the home has had fines totaling $3,250 for issues with quality or safety, so it isn't perfect, but they do try to keep a close eye on care. The home aims to give each person personalized service with a small town feel, focusing on helping improve daily life, and with private, companion, and suite-style rooms, choices fit different needs and budgets.