Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center sits in Hendersonville, NC, in the Blue Ridge Mountains, not far from the Blue Ridge Parkway and I-26, and this community offers 150 beds and several types of care including assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, nursing home care, and a secured Alzheimer's Care Unit for memory care. The place supports seniors who need help with daily living, whether that's for a short stay after surgery through the Golden Rehab program or long-term care, and they make personalized care plans for each person based on physical and cognitive health needs, since residents can have different reasons for being there, from needing help with bathing and dressing to managing medication or wounds. Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center is part of the Sava Senior Care network and Golden LivingCenters, which means they draw on clinical leadership and have programs like the Progressive PATH Program, aimed at helping people return home safely and lower the chances of going back to the hospital, and there's a Pre-registration Program that helps folks plan for care before an elective surgery.
The campus has areas for short-term and long-term stays, and separate spaces for memory care, which includes special routines, interventions, and secure environments to help people with Alzheimer's or dementia feel more at ease. The Memory Care Neighborhood program helps reduce anxiety, provide safe stimulation, and improve orientation for residents with memory loss. They take a holistic view of care, focusing on physical, emotional, and social well-being, and there are often community and resident-run activities, daily events, and planned trips on the schedule so people have some choice in staying active, and for those who need, short-term respite care is available so caregivers can take a break.
Medical care covers everything from simple assistance to complex needs, with 24-hour supervision and a call system, and nurses present for 12 to 16 hours a day, while nursing care is always supervised by a physician. Services include cardiac, heart failure, IV therapy, pain and wound care, post-surgical, pulmonary, and stroke care, and residents get help with eating, dressing, getting around, and medication management. Meals are served restaurant-style with options for diabetes or other special diets, and the dining experience has been enhanced.
They're set up with amenities like private rehab rooms with flat screen TVs, kitchenettes, and fully furnished spaces in both studio and suite layouts, plus housekeeping and linen services to keep things easy, and community areas like a fitness room, beauty salon, dining room, computer center, gaming room, a little library, garden, and outdoor space mean residents can enjoy time on their own or with others. There's transportation for medical and non-medical needs, and the center connects with families through a Facebook page and digital platforms.
The rehabilitation gym has new equipment for older adults, and rehab rooms were recently renovated as part of their focus on better recovery. Staff include administrators and Directors of Nursing who try to look after both employees and residents, and there's a wound care RN who has a strong work ethic and cares for people. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance. Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10, and the nursing home side has a 2-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, so families can get a sense of ratings while deciding. People can look at available floor plans and get advice or planning resources if they need help with the move or with understanding their choices.
