Gerald Nursing And Rehab sits at 533 Canaan Road in Gerald, Missouri, a little over sixteen miles outside Sullivan, and doesn't operate inside a hospital, but right there on its own grounds, and you'll see studio room layouts, private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, kitchenettes, and Wi-Fi in the rooms so you don't have to worry about feeling disconnected. The place has sixty certified beds, but right now only about thirty residents are living there, so things are pretty quiet and not as crowded as some other places, and there's a nurse staffing level of 0.7 RN hours, 0.53 LPN hours, and 2.31 CNA hours per resident, which gives a good idea of the amount of staff on hand to help at any given time. Gerald Nursing And Rehab is part of Aspire Senior Living Gerald and runs as a for-profit corporation, but they do accept both Medicare and Medicaid, and there's even special training so staff know how to care for folks who have Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and they offer dedicated Alzheimer's care services along with skilled nursing and assistance for daily needs like bathing, dressing, and transfers, plus medication management.
Family and resident councils meet here, so there are ways for both residents and their families to bring up what matters to them and to have a say in things, which helps folks feel more involved. The building's fully sprinklered for fire safety, which can be reassuring, and there's a reliable call system for emergencies, so someone can always get help. You won't find continuing care retirement or special focus designations, but you will see regular support for housewarming and move-in, keeping things tidy with housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services for residents. They offer food services through a dining room with all-day, restaurant-style dining, and the kitchen's able to handle allergy-sensitive and diabetes-friendly meals, plus there's a professional chef doing the cooking, so meals tend to have some variety.
Activities are important here, too, and you'll notice community-sponsored things like movie nights, music programs, arts and crafts in the arts room, and group activities in the community and activity rooms-plus a game room, library, movie theater, fitness room, walking paths, gardens, scheduled programs outdoors, and regular daily events to keep people active and social. Residents have plenty of choices for staying engaged, even with half the beds empty, and staff get training in dementia, Alzheimer's care, senior home care, and even RAL courses, so they're focused on learning how to support older adults in real-world ways. Caregivers get Medicaid-specific training to help those on Medicaid feel more comfortable and supported.
No one will say it's perfect, especially since the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gives it a 1-star rating, and the overall community rating sits at 6.8 out of 10, so people thinking about a move should probably visit to see how it feels firsthand, since they do offer online tools to schedule tours, meet staff, and talk to current residents. For folks needing short-term rehab, memory care, assisted living, or long-term skilled nursing, Gerald Nursing And Rehab provides a wide mix of support and amenities, with home care options available too, and it focuses on medical and supportive care for those who need more complex health help, doing its best to create a sense of community with activities, family involvement, and daily support.
