Matthews Memorial Health Care Center in Alexandria, LA

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Matthews Memorial Health Care Center in Alexandria, LA

Matthews Memorial Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Alexandria, LA.

Information last verified:

5100 Jackson Street Ext, Alexandria, LA 71303

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 63 reviews
5 stars
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Overall Review of Matthews Memorial Health Care Center

common 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness shows up repeatedly

Residents and visitors repeatedly mention the facility staying clean and smelling fresh.

Multiple reviews describe the building as very clean and even note it has a good smell. Others specifically mention there is no unpleasant odor in resident areas. A reviewer also flags a specific bathroom item being fixed, which supports that cleanliness and room upkeep are actively managed.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food receives mixed feedback

Dining is a notable point, with some calling it great and others citing problems.

Several reviews say the food is great, and one family member notes both the food and cleanliness positively. At the same time, one negative review complains about cold food. The community offers restaurant-style dining, aligning with why dining comes up as an experience in the reviews.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Therapy gets specific praise

Residents and families point to the therapy program as a standout part of care.

One review highlights the Therapy Department as among the best in the area for rehab and long-term care. Another short review echoes that the therapy department is strong. This suggests therapy quality is a consistent focus for people evaluating the facility for rehabilitation needs.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Care responsiveness and management concerns

Some reviews raise serious concerns about neglect, delays, and management follow-through.

A negative review describes waiting for hours for staff attention after using a fall call system, with no one coming promptly. Other reviews allege neglect and say concerns are not addressed effectively. There are also complaints about disrespect toward families and residents, plus reported breakdowns in answering calls and concerns.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 124 resident community capacity 124 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 available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Alexandria International (5 miles away) Alexandria International (5 miles away)
  • 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

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Critics Choice (0.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • Papa John's Pizza (0.4 miles)
  • Subway (0.5 miles)
  • Shipley Do-Nuts (0.6 miles)
  • Ala Mode To Go (0.6 miles)
  • The Cottage Restaurant (0.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • The Pill Box (0.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • ""Walmart Stores"" (1.1 miles)
  • Albertsons Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Ray's Apothecary Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Apothecary Prescription Center (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Boba Curiosi-Tea (0.2 miles)
  • Premium Coffee & Tea Co. (1.9 miles)
  • A Coffee Shop (2.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Mid-Louisiana Anesthesia Consultants (0.4 miles)
  • Premier Pediatrics (0.4 miles)
  • Risinger Eye Center (0.7 miles)
  • Premier Pediatrics (0.7 miles)
  • Rapides Pediatric Cardiology (0.8 miles)
  • Rapides Regional Physician (0.8 miles)
  • CHRISTUS Primary Care Specialists - Prescott Road (0.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Francis Cabrini Hospital (0.7 miles)
  • Wels (1.5 miles)
  • Saint Rita Rectory (2 miles)
  • First Assembly of God (2.1 miles)
  • Connect Church (2.1 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (2.2 miles)
  • Pentecostals of Alexandria (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Compton Park (1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Christie St Francis Cabrini Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • Riverside Hospital (1.9 miles)

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