Matthews Memorial Health Care Center

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Matthews Memorial Health Care Center

5100 Jackson Street Ext, Alexandria, LA 71303

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

Skilled Nursing Facility

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 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

Matthews Memorial Health Care Center is a premier assisted living community located in the heart of Alexandria, LA. Our center offers a wide range of amenities and care services to ensure our residents enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.

For our residents' convenience, we provide a beauty salon where they can pamper themselves and maintain their personal style. Each resident can enjoy their favorite TV shows with access to cable or satellite TV in their fully furnished private rooms. Our community operated transportation ensures that residents have access to transportation for errands or social outings. They can also utilize our computer center to stay connected with loved ones or browse the internet at their leisure.

Our dining room provides restaurant-style dining where residents can savor delicious meals prepared by our skilled staff. Residents with special dietary restrictions are catered to, ensuring they receive meals tailored to their needs. In addition, there are three cafes, 33 restaurants, and 14 pharmacies nearby for those who wish to explore local dining options or run errands.

We understand the importance of physical well-being, which is why we offer a fitness room and wellness center for residents to engage in regular exercise programs. For those who prefer recreational activities, our gaming room and small library provide ample options for entertainment and relaxation. Outdoor enthusiasts can also enjoy our beautiful garden and outdoor space.

Care services at Matthews Memorial Health Care Center are designed to meet each resident's individual needs. Our dedicated staff is available 24/7 to provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. We also offer medication management and diabetes diet support for those with specific health concerns. Mental wellness programs are in place to promote emotional well-being among residents.

To ensure our residents feel safe and supported, we have a 24-hour call system in place for emergencies and round-the-clock supervision. We also arrange transportation for non-medical purposes as well as doctors' appointments.

At Matthews Memorial Health Care Center, we believe in fostering a vibrant community atmosphere. Residents can participate in concierge services, resident-run activities, and scheduled daily activities. For those looking to explore the area, we organize planned day trips to nearby parks and attractions.

With 37 physicians and two hospitals nearby, residents have access to top-quality healthcare services. We also cater to residents' spiritual needs with 10 places of worship located nearby.

In summary, Matthews Memorial Health Care Center offers a comprehensive assisted living experience with a wide range of amenities and care services. Our dedicated staff is committed to providing personalized care while ensuring residents lead enriching and fulfilling lives.

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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