List of Skilled Nursing Facilities in North Carolina

Skilled nursing facilities are often referred to as "nursing homes" and provide both short-term rehabilitation and long-term placement for patients who require 24-hour care. Skilled nursing facilities employ a team of professionals including doctors, nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. There are several skilled nursing facilities in North Carolina, including Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center and The Laurels of Chatham.

Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

• Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Taylorsville, is a skilled nursing facility with 183 beds. The facility includes a 94-bed unit for long-term skilled nursing. Patients receiving long-term care also receive physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and an individualized care plan to attend to any needs that may arise. There are wound-care specialists, social workers and medical staff on hand. A "Life Enrichment" department is charged with all leisure and recreational activities. Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center also has a 40-bed short-term rehabilitation unit, 49-bed ventilator unit with 24-hour respiratory therapy services, an on-site chapel, 24-hour security, pharmacy services, laundry and housekeeping.

  Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
  581 NC Hwy 16 South
  Taylorsville, NC 28681
  828-632-8146
  valleyrehab.com

Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center

• Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in Asheville. The facility offers short-term rehabilitation with the goal of returning patients to the maximum level of independence possible as well as long-term care for those who need assistance and 24-hour care. The Emerald Ridge team includes a medical director, social services, case manager, registered dietitian, director of nursing, food service manager, speech therapists, registered nurses, physical therapists, licensed practical nurses and occupational therapists. The facility offers IV therapy, wound care, hospice services, pharmacy services and recreational activities.

  Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center
  25 Reynolds Mountain Boulevard
  Asheville, NC 28804
  828-645-6619
  emeraldridgerehabandcare.com

The Laurels of Chatham

• The Laurels of Chatham, located in Pittsboro, is a 140-bed rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility. The goal of The Laurels of Chatham's staff is to promote patient independence and enhance the quality of life for both short- and long-term guests. Additional features include the availability of private rooms, complimentary cable hook-ups, a rehab gym, an on-site beauty shop and a safe outdoor courtyard. The staff includes registered nurses, a medical director, wound care nurse, certified nursing assistants, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapists, dietary staff, social workers and an activities department. The Laurels of Chatham also has a secured unit for patients with dementia.

  The Laurels of Chatham
  72 Chatham Business Park
  Pittsboro, NC 27312
  919-542-6677
  laurelsofchatham.com