Monroe Rehabilitation Center

    1212 Sunset Dr East, Monroe, NC 28112
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.3ยท19 reviews

    Attentive compassionate staff, excellent care

    I felt my loved one was very well cared for by an attentive, compassionate staff-nursing, hospice and therapy teams were excellent and helped residents meet rehab goals. The place is clean, offers lots of activities (trivia, bingo, performances and volunteers), and staff communicate proactively while respecting family privacy. I'm very satisfied and would recommend it for short- or long-term care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.32ยท(19)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.5
    • Staff

      3.4
    • Meals

      1.5
    • Amenities

      1.6
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Helpful and supportive admissions team
    • Strong rehabilitation and therapy program
    • Attentive and compassionate certified nursing assistants and therapists
    • Structured activities program (bingo, performances, volunteers)
    • Transportation to medical appointments
    • Supportive hospice and end-of-life care with family privacy accommodations
    • Proactive family communication and regular updates
    • Consistent staff assignments for some residents
    • In-room meal delivery option

    Cons

    • Inconsistent clinical care quality
    • Incontinence-care delays and management gaps
    • Slow nurse-call response times
    • Inconsistent adherence to physician orders and care plans
    • Inconsistent meal accuracy and dietary restriction management
    • Variable housekeeping and sanitation in some areas
    • Outdated facility infrastructure and furnishings
    • Weak transfer-safety practices and inconsistent use of assistive devices
    • Staff conduct and communication tone
    • Management follow-through and accountability gaps

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews for the facility present a mixed but consistent picture across several domains of care. A major strength is the rehabilitation and therapy program: multiple accounts describe thorough, effective physical and occupational therapy that helps residents meet recovery goals and return home. Admissions and administrative staff are frequently described as helpful and communicative, and some families highlighted proactive updates and supportive coordination of appointments and transportation. The activities program is another clear positive, with scheduled social events, volunteers (including college groups), bingo and performances contributing to resident engagement. Several reviewers also commended hospice and end-of-life care, noting compassionate attention and privacy accommodations for families.

    At the same time, reviewers reported operational weaknesses that create notable variability in resident experience. Clinical care quality appears inconsistent: while some residents receive attentive, compassionate CNAs and nurses and consistent staff assignments, others experienced delays in responsiveness, missed or incorrectly followed orders, and gaps in incontinence care. Slow nurse-call response times and inconsistent adherence to care plans were recurring themes, as were examples indicating gaps in transfer-safety practice (for example, inconsistent use of gait-assist devices). These issues collectively suggest variability in frontline staffing performance and process reliability.

    Dining and housekeeping present mixed impressions. The facility offers in-room meal delivery and activity-based dining opportunities, but reviewers reported inconsistent meal accuracy and unmet dietary restrictions in some cases. Cleanliness and odor concerns were mentioned repeatedly in certain areas, while other accounts and health-inspection notes indicate acceptable sanitation in parts of the building. Taken together, these comments point to uneven environmental maintenance across units and times.

    The physical plant is consistently described as older and in need of renovation: dated rooms and furnishings, worn corridor carpeting, and ceiling or surface deterioration were noted. Several reviewers felt the environment lacked warmth and modernization, although some also described clean, orderly spaces and ongoing improvement efforts. Management impressions are mixed: some families found administrators responsive and caring, while others described shortcomings in follow-through, accountability, and staff oversight. Concerns about staff conduct and tone toward residents and family members appear alongside reports of standout individual staff members who provided excellent care.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility offers strong therapy and activity options and can provide compassionate end-of-life care, but experiences vary by unit, shift, and staff. When evaluating the facility, consider asking about current staffing levels and turnover, nurse-call response benchmarks, incontinence and hygiene protocols, dietary accommodation processes, transfer-safety policies, recent inspection results, and plans for facility updates. A careful tour and specific questions about the issues above can help determine whether the facilityโ€™s strengths align with a particular residentโ€™s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2ยท/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
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    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Monroe Rehabilitation Center is located at 1212 Sunset Dr East, Monroe, NC, 28112.

    About Monroe Rehabilitation Center

    Monroe Rehabilitation Center sits at 1212 Sunset Drive East in Monroe, North Carolina, and has 147 certified skilled nursing beds, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, and some folks stay here after a hospital visit, sometimes needing regular help, though they also welcome those who want just a few weeks to get back on their feet. Staff give physical, occupational, and speech therapy up to seven days a week, which helps people recover from injuries, surgeries, or illnesses, and the place includes a rehabilitation gym and private suites with courtyard access, and they keep things comfortable with a friendly atmosphere, bigger rooms, and views that help folks feel at home while they heal or settle in for the long term. They run various programs, including a Post COVID-19 Recovery Program and have specialty clinical programs and therapy equipment, they even bring in portable telemedicine so residents can get seen by doctors without having to leave their beds, and there's an activities program plus complimentary transportation for medical appointments. Governance-wise, Southern Healthcare Management LLC's been at the helm since 2014, and they're affiliated with Sovereign Healthcare Holdings as well as the North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association, and there's always a dedicated administrator handling admissions, since the place admits new residents every day of the week, running 24/7.

    Monroe Rehabilitation Center puts a lot of focus on keeping accident hazards low and supervising residents properly, and while they work to prevent abuse, neglect, and exploitation, inspection reports have pointed out problems, including a recent fine of $11,700 after a state inspection found eight deficiencies and another report in April 2025 noted issues with quality of life and supervision, so they've had 28 deficiencies in total across inspection reports, with two related to infection control. Reported nurse turnover is on the high side, currently at 52.7%, and daily nurse staffing averages 3.61 hours per resident, which is a bit lower than the North Carolina average of 3.8 hours. The goal here is to help residents feel secure while focusing on recovery, and staff say they work hard at safety, providing as much therapy and supervision as possible.

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    The full address for this community is 1212 Sunset Dr East, Monroe, NC 28112.

    No, Monroe Rehabilitation Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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