Kissito Post Acute - The Brian Center Alleghany is a healthcare facility at 7500 Shadwell Dr, Roanoke, VA, run by Kissito Post Acute, which is a nonprofit and Christian-based organization started in 1989, following values of Integrity, Passion, Excellence, and Respect. This place has 86 to 89 beds and takes care of seniors who need short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, assisted living, or specialized memory and ventilator care. The staff includes physicians, nurse practitioners, licensed nurses, and therapists who all work together to create personalized care plans, and folks get 24-hour supervision with a call system for safety, especially for people with memory challenges like Alzheimer's or dementia. The center is set up for post-acute patients, people recovering from surgery or hospital stays, and those who need nursing care, help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, or transferring, and medication management.
Housekeeping, laundry, and move-in coordination are included, as well as transportation. Rooms come fully furnished, and there's Cable TV, Wifi, kitchenettes, an emergency alert system, and common spaces like a dining room, arts room, small library, a beauty salon, and several garden and outdoor areas. Residents get three meal services every day, prepared by a dietary team that can handle allergies, diabetes, or other food restrictions, and meals are served restaurant-style with snacks and refreshments on hand. There are always activities going on, arranged by the staff or run by residents, including arts and crafts, movie nights, walking paths, gardening, and scheduled events to keep people active and social.
The facility puts focus on both medical and personal needs, which means wound care, help with transfers, IV therapy, and support for people who use ventilators or have tracheostomy needs. Therapy teams can support physical, occupational, and speech therapy both as inpatient and outpatient for those recovering from things like joint replacement, stroke, or COVID, and they also provide cardiac care, respiratory or pulmonary rehabilitation, post-surgery transitional care, diabetes management, and comfort or respite care as needed. The Brian Center Alleghany has safety plans set up for folks with memory or cognitive problems and trains staff to use patience and focus on comfort. Residents can enjoy access to a community garden, engaging group activities, and outings, and there's a strong emphasis on creating a supportive environment for everyone's medical, social, and spiritual needs, aiming to help each person stay as independent as possible. This center is close to local hospitals and offers a full range of services for seniors and people needing more serious support, always aiming to provide care with respect and attention to individual needs.
