Heartland of West Ashley Rehabilitation & Nursing Center sits over on Sam Rittenberg Blvd in Charleston, South Carolina, and what you find there is a place focused on helping folks recover after a hospital stay or when they need medical care that can't be given at home, so they have all kinds of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services from a big team of healthcare professionals. People who go there might be healing from things like joint replacements, orthopedic injuries, strokes or other neurological issues, heart problems, lung conditions, or need diabetes management, and others may need wound care, oncology care, or support for addiction because the center handles detox and drug rehab, too. Many come for short-term rehab, and most leave within four to six weeks to go back home or to a less-intensive setting, though some stay longer if that's needed for recovery or by choice, and they do offer intermediate and long-term care as well.
You can see there's a big focus there on both the rehab side-people doing therapy for movement, learning how to look after themselves again, maybe after surgery or other health setbacks-and the nursing side, so that includes having doctors, nurses, and even podiatrists around, plus medical supplies and equipment, and they do all sorts of therapy, whether that's physical, speech, occupational, or holistic stuff like art and mindfulness. Folks have choices between private and semi-private rooms, and the campus includes a chapel, a hair salon, library, lounges, and outdoor spots to get fresh air. The daily life has a lot going on, so residents can join art therapy, exercise, take classes, or enjoy movies, music, and social programs.
Meal times offer restaurant-style dining, some snack and café options, plus help from dietitians for people who need special diets for their condition. The staff runs group and individual therapy, which gives a safe place to talk and share about struggles, especially during drug rehab, with a goal to get back to living in the community. For people who need more ongoing medical care, Heartland does give intermediate and long-term services, so they support those who stay awhile with continuing nursing and assistance. Heartland of West Ashley works under a bigger network, which includes Viviant of West Ashley, and their main goal is to provide a safe, supportive spot for recovery with people who know what they're doing. The website www.heartlandnursing.com has information and resources about the kinds of care they offer.
