Ocean Trail Healthcare and Rehabilitation sits over in Southport, North Carolina, right next to Dosher Memorial Hospital, and this place, well, it offers a wide range of care in a building that holds up to 116 beds, with both private and semi-private rooms, and when you're looking at apartment sizes, the average studio runs about $2,915. Residents get round-the-clock skilled nursing care, and they have assisted living, nursing home, and memory care services too, with staff made up of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants always on site. The community has specialized therapy like cardiopulmonary, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, plus wound care, fall intervention, diabetic care, and IV therapy, along with podiatry and dental care, so there's a fair bit of medical support if someone needs it, and you'll also find short-term rehab, respite care, palliative and hospice care available.
Rooms come in studio or semi-private layouts, so you can get a shared or companion set-up if you want; there are safety features like emergency response systems throughout, and they take Medicaid and Medicare, though the most recent Medicare rating puts them at 1 out of 5 stars for things like safety, staffing, and quality. Amenities in the building include indoor common areas, outdoor gardens, gathering spots, a hot tub spa, salon and barbershop, and complimentary internet. Folks can eat meals in their rooms with room service, or gather in public dining areas, and daily housekeeping plus personal laundry are included. Residents can take part in activities right in the facility, or devotional trips and services off-site, and they've got transportation, outings, education programs, and social events to help keep people active.
This place has a therapy gym, a special Activities of Daily Living Suite for rehab, and therapy plans written for each person by an in-house team. There are some extra services, like incontinence care, medication management, support with bathing and dressing, and medication reminders. If a family member needs a break, Ocean Trail does offer respite stays. Overall, the community gets a 6.6 out of 10 rating, which is about average, and it accepts qualified residents based on state Medicaid rules, with staff who can help families get information about benefits like Veterans Aid, costs, and long-term care options. The facility stays licensed for skilled nursing and assisted living, and they've got a focus on safety, simple living, and steady care, though like with any facility, it's always a good idea to check the current ratings and visit yourself to see how it feels.
