ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Columbia)

ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation (Columbia), also called Forest Acres Post Acute, sits at 2601 Forest Dr. in Columbia, South Carolina, and is known for offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation care in a safe and secure setting, so residents can get help with daily activities, personal care, and medication management day and night, all under the care of certified nurses, licensed medical practitioners, nursing assistants, and physical therapists who work together to make sure everyone's needs are met. The building has rooms like two-bedroom apartments and shared semi-private spaces, all with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, air conditioning, internet, and cable TV, plus the place uses a 24-hour security system and emergency call buttons to keep everyone safe. Those who live here get specialized care, including help with diabetes, wound care, and cardiac rehab, and the staff gives nutritional counseling, respiratory care, speech therapy, occupational and physical therapy, and pain management. There are services for bathing, toileting, help with mobility, laundry, dressing, and regular housekeeping, along with social services to help with emotional needs and programs like fitness, arts and crafts, and educational activities to keep everyone engaged. On top of those, the building is set up with handicap safety features, a sprinkler system, washers and dryers, guest parking, a dining room, a salon/barbershop, a fitness center, and a game room. For folks needing long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, or respite after surgery, injury, or illness, the facility focuses on making things feel as comfortable as possible, and they support both the medical and social sides of care, with registered nurses and licensed staff on site 24 hours a day, specialized areas for those who might wander, and family and resident councils to give everyone a voice. The community has received high marks for quality during inspections and maintains a welcoming approach for each resident, aiming to offer patient-centered care and plenty of ways to stay involved, comfortable, and safe.