Carolina Rivers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is situated in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It primarily serves as a nursing home, offering various types of care including short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized services for individuals needing skilled nursing care. Certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, and a participant since February 1, 1971, Carolina Rivers houses 73 current occupants. It provides a wide range of medical and support services designed to cater to the diverse needs of its residents.
At Carolina Rivers, care services include extensive rehabilitation programs featuring occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and a pulmonary rehabilitation program, aimed at improving patient outcomes and facilitating recovery. It offers specific care for conditions such as stroke and cardiac issues, with specialized wound care and pain management therapies also available. The facility provides hospice and respite care, ensuring support for both residents and their families. Additionally, residents can benefit from amenities such as a barber/beauty salon and access to laundry and dry cleaning services. The center maintains a resident and family counseling program to foster a supportive community atmosphere.
Feedback from residents and families highlights mixed experiences at the center. Positive experiences with dedicated staff such as nurses, physical therapists, and social workers are noted for their thorough support during challenging times, with some residents establishing close bonds. However, there are concerns regarding staffing adequacy, environmental conditions, and administration, with reports of neglect, poor communication, and dissatisfaction with nourishment and hygiene. These reviews point to areas in need of improvement to align more consistently with the positive experiences shared by other residents and their families.
Costs at this community start at $6,722 and range up to $6,800. The average price in the community is $6,761, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,622. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.