Blue Ridge Healthcare Selma

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Blue Ridge Healthcare Selma

11 Bell Road, Selma, AL 36701

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

2.8 from 4 reviews
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Skilled Nursing Facility

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The staff at Warren Manor were consistently polite and attentive to the needs of the residents.
  • pro The facility provided a welcoming and clean environment for rehabilitation.
  • pro Residents received assistance with exercises aimed at regaining strength and mobility, contributing to their overall improvement.
  • pro Family members appreciated the helpfulness of the staff during their visits, creating a supportive atmosphere.
  • pro Warren Manor offered various programs for residents, fostering engagement and interaction.
  • pro The care provided by the nurses, therapists, and staff helped residents achieve recovery in a shorter time than expected.

Cons

  • pro The facility lacks safety and care, warranting its closure.
  • pro Medications are not administered correctly.
  • pro There is zero sanitation in the facility.
  • pro Call buttons are frequently not answered.
  • pro The resident experienced pure neglect resulting in serious injury and infection.
  • pro Staff seemed inattentive to patient needs on multiple occasions.
  • pro Personal belongings were lost in the laundry, indicating poor management of residents' items.
  • pro Some meals and cleaning services were not delivered on schedule, reflecting inadequate service.

Review

The mixed reviews of Selma Nursing and Rehabilitation highlight a significant divide in experiences reported by residents and their families. On one hand, there are alarming accounts of neglect and unsatisfactory care that paint a troubling picture of the facility's operations. On the other, certain family members have expressed satisfaction with the services provided to their loved ones during rehabilitation. This dichotomy raises concerns about the quality of care and consistency across departments within the same institution.

One particularly distressing account comes from a family member whose 87-year-old mother was admitted to Selma Nursing Home while disabled and blind. This individual reported severe negligence, stating that their mother fell out of her bed and broke two bones in her neck while under the facility's watch. In addition to this tragic incident, she also contracted MRSA during her stay, underscoring serious issues related to sanitation and patient safety within the nursing home. The review emphasizes that this experience represents not only an oversight but outright neglect, leaving families deeply worried about placing their loved ones in such an environment.

In stark contrast, another family member shared a more positive experience with Warren Manor, where their mother received rehabilitation following heart and blood pressure problems. They reported regular visits during which they were greeted by attentive staff aware of their mother's condition. Despite some minor issues—such as occasional lapses in meal timing or lost garments—the overall impression was one of cleanliness and helpfulness. The reviewer felt grateful for the care given by nurses, therapists, and support staff, attributing improvements in their mother's health directly to her time at Warren Manor.

Further evidence supporting a favorable view is presented through another review recounting a personal connection to the facility. A grandson described his grandfather's several-month-long stay at Warren Manor before his passing. He remarked on how respectful and professional the staff were throughout his grandfather’s residence there; he noted how timely assistance was provided whenever needed. This reviewer expressed gratitude for how well they treated both him and his grandfather, contrasting it sharply against previous experiences at an unnamed facility that had provided inadequate care.

Despite these positive testimonials from some visitors regarding attentiveness and respect towards patients at Warren Manor, concerns persist with reports of inadequate response times to call buttons for help or general maintenance issues like cleaning schedules being disrupted. Such inconsistencies can profoundly impact patients who rely heavily on timely support as part of their recovery process in rehabilitation settings. These discrepancies force families into unfair positions where they must weigh options carefully when deciding on care facilities for elderly relatives.

The overarching implication drawn from these reviews is one urging caution when considering Selma Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center for loved ones' care needs. The juxtaposition between neglectful incidents described by some individuals versus more favorable accounts highlights critical questions about operational standards at such facilities: What protocols are enforced to ensure patient safety? How is staff training managed? And perhaps most importantly, how does one ensure an equitable standard of care across all patient interactions? Until clarity—and improvement—emerges regarding these substantial payoffs between differing experiences within Selma Nursing Home, many families may remain wary about sending vulnerable loved ones there for rehabilitation or long-term stays.

Features

Housing

  • 172 resident community capacity 172 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Blue Ridge Healthcare Selma is an assisted living community located in Selma, AL. Our mission is to provide a comfortable and supportive environment for seniors who require assistance with daily living activities.

Our community offers a wide range of amenities to ensure the comfort and convenience of our residents. We have a beauty salon where residents can get their hair done and feel pampered. The cable or satellite TV in each room allows residents to enjoy their favorite shows and movies. We also provide community-operated transportation for outings and appointments.

For those who want to stay connected, we have a computer center with Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access. Our dining room offers restaurant-style dining where residents can enjoy delicious meals prepared by our talented kitchen staff. Additionally, we have a small library and gaming room for leisure activities.

Blue Ridge Healthcare Selma provides care services to meet the individual needs of each resident. We offer 24-hour call systems and supervision to ensure the safety of our residents at all times. Our caring staff is available to assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and transfers.

We understand the importance of proper nutrition, which is why we offer diabetes diet options and cater to special dietary restrictions. Medication management services are also provided to ensure that residents receive their medications on time.

At Blue Ridge Healthcare Selma, we prioritize mental wellness by offering a mental wellness program that includes various activities and therapies designed to promote emotional health.

Our community is conveniently located near cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, transportation options, places of worship, and hospitals.

Residents at Blue Ridge Healthcare Selma can take advantage of our fitness programs and planned day trips. Our concierge services are available to assist with any needs or requests that residents may have. We also encourage resident involvement through resident-run activities and scheduled daily activities.

In summary, Blue Ridge Healthcare Selma offers a supportive assisted living environment with numerous amenities and care services to ensure the comfort and well-being of our residents.

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Ellwood Community Church & School (0.1 miles)
  • Bible Methodist Church (0.3 miles)
  • West End Baptist Church (0.8 miles)
  • Gospel Tabernacle COGIC-Selma (1 miles)
  • Church of the Nazarene (1 miles)
  • Morning Star Baptist Church (1.2 miles)
  • Ward Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church (1.2 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (0.2 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (1.7 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (2.2 miles)
  • Vaiden Marion Airport (20.1 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (20.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Wood Jacob M MD (0.3 miles)
  • Central Alabama Womens Clinic (0.3 miles)
  • Selma Heart Institute PC (0.4 miles)
  • Physicians Solutions (0.5 miles)
  • Vaughan Regional Med Center: J D Hagood, MD (0.5 miles)
  • Selma Pediatrics (0.7 miles)
  • David W Hodo (1.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Huddle House (0.5 miles)
  • Burger King (0.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.8 miles)
  • American Deli (0.9 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • Zaxby's (1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Vaughn Regional Hospital (0.5 miles)
  • Selma Medical Center (0.5 miles)
  • Vaughan Regional Medical Center (1.6 miles)
  • West Central Alabama Rehabilitation Center (2 miles)
  • Perry County Nursing Home (20.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Interlink Drug Company (0.7 miles)
  • Brown Drug Co. (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Dallas Avenue Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Swift Drug Co. (2 miles)

Parks

  • Selma Parks & Recreation Department (1.4 miles)
  • Water Avenue Historic District (2.3 miles)

Cafes

  • The Coffee Shoppe (1.9 miles)

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