Bland County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center stands as a testament to the commitment and perseverance of the Bland County community to provide quality healthcare close to home. Born out of a grassroots effort in the 1980s, the facility came to life through the collective determination of local residents, including individuals from diverse professions such as nursing, pharmacy, education, homemaking, and business. Their dedicated work, which began with small fundraising initiatives, eventually paved the way for the establishment of a much-needed facility in the area so that residents of Bland County could receive essential skilled nursing and intermediate care without having to leave their community. The vision was realized with the opening of the 57-bed facility known as George B. Kegley Manor in 1989, marking a significant milestone in local healthcare.
Now known as Bland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, the facility continues to honor its mission by offering comprehensive services tailored to senior health and individuals facing various health challenges. The 57-bed center is dual-certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, ensuring broad accessibility for those who need care. It has become especially recognized as a leading provider for ventilator care not only for Virginia but also for surrounding states, addressing a critical and specialized healthcare need. Residents benefit from a person-centered approach that prioritizes medical, social, and spiritual well-being, all delivered by compassionate and dedicated teams.
The center places a strong focus on rehabilitation, providing pathways to recovery, improved independence, and a higher quality of life following trauma, surgery, stroke, chronic conditions, or disease. Residents are encouraged to remain active and engaged to the fullest extent possible, with a robust selection of social and recreational activities designed to stimulate the mind, body, and spirit. Dedicated staff offer in-house IV therapy to ensure residents receive proper hydration, nutrition, pain relief, and infection management, always working closely with each resident’s physician to support optimal recovery.
Understanding the unique needs of those facing cognitive-based challenges, the care team provides specialized support, training all employees in memory care and maintaining rigorous safety measures to promote a secure environment. Nourishing meals, snacks, and refreshments are carefully prepared in alignment with each resident’s customized care plan to guarantee proper nutrition. The center employs a variety of in-house treatment and pain management techniques, including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, whirlpool, cold and heat therapy, alongside comprehensive physical therapy and psychological support.
Wound care is handled with both expertise and empathy. The person-centered approach of Bland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center emphasizes prevention, healing, and self-care, supporting residents through the wound healing process while aiming to enhance their independence and well-being. All these services are delivered in an environment designed to feel like home, where dignity and respect are at the forefront, and the goal remains to improve the quality of life for every resident.