The Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center

Long-Term Care Facility

THE CHEROKEE COUNTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Independent Living · Specialty Care Assisted Living · Long-Term Care

The Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center (CCHRC) has served the people of Cherokee County and the surrounding area for over 60 years. During these decades, we have continued to broaden our capabilities and expand our facilities with the continuing goal of meeting the physical, medical and social requirements of every resident in our care.

Within the beautiful countryside and nearby Weiss Lake, CCHRC sits on a spacious 20-acre site in the county’s heart. Since its beginning, the center’s mission has been to create an environment by which those in need of special care could easily acquire the finest assistance close to home.

One of our most important and impressive assets is our skilled nursing staff. Each team member is well-trained, ready to provide and care for those residents who need long-term care or rehabilitative and restorative care programs—essential in preserving a person’s optimum level of functioning and independence.

Professional health care in a long-term care facility may be the only reasonable choice for some illnesses. CCHRC has long provided for those who require 24-hour nursing attention because of ongoing physical or mental conditions that require constant care and supervision. The Alzheimer’s Care Unit was designed to provide the ideal environment for those affected by the disease. Our mission is to find ways to introduce everyday activities and an abundance of care in a safe and stimulating environment.

Cherokee Village Specialty Care Assisted Living has also been an option for people who need some daily assistance. Services include meals, help with medications, housekeeping, and on-site security. Social and recreational activities are popular at the Village, which provides accommodations for 36 specialty-care assisted-living rooms.

It is especially attractive for seniors who want to remain as independent as possible. At Cherokee Village Specialty Care Assisted Living, the setting is more social, giving seniors the opportunity to enjoy an active and independent lifestyle. Through planned activities in a pleasant environment, seniors can enjoy a more active experience, with social and communal areas for interaction with others. It is the main focus of Cherokee Village and its staff to ensure that each

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Independent Living Entrance One Room Efficiency Apartment

resident remains as independent as possible while receiving the assistance they need.

The Rehab Center offers spacious rooms with a private bath, phone, cable television, and other home comforts to give every patient a comforting and supported experience. With the main objective to have each patient well and back home as soon as possible, the rehab center offers a welldesigned rehabilitation gym. The experts and therapists work diligently, providing patients the pace and patience they need to recover as quickly as possible. They work in various rehabilitation areas, including stroke, accidents, hip or knee replacement, amputations, cardiac and pulmonary disease, balance disorders, Parkinson’s disease, pneumonia, and weight loss, to name some examples of expertise. The staff understands that each individual has his or her own particular needs and circumstances.

Generally, CCHRC offers three levels of service for residents. A 185- bed nursing home, including an 17-bed short-term rehab unit

The latest addition to the campus is our Independent

Living Apartments. These quarters were added in recent years to accommodate retired and independent seniors. The 9-unit apartment wing is adjacent to Cherokee Village Assisted Living and allows seniors to enjoy an unencumbered, safe and comfortable lifestyle. Newly renovated, each efficiency apartment includes a microwave, coffee maker, and small refrigerator. Each unit is designed to be simple and easy to maintain and features a TV, a cozy kitchen nook, bedroom area, and space for some favorite furniture pieces. Apartment dwellers can meet neighbors in the community & game room. They find tables for activities and a setting to welcome socializing with friends and family in a well-lighted friendly environment.

Security guards make regular rounds on campus, while parking areas provide well-lighted access as residents come and go. Amenities include a laundry room, vending, and snack area. Residents are encouraged to purchase a meal plan option to use Cherokee Village’s dining room services next door. The resident controls heat and air conditioning. Residents may also use the Cherokee County Rural Transportation Program Monday through Friday. Apartment rates and requirements are very reasonable, with one and two-room suites currently available.

The Cherokee County Health Care Authority owns Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation, a non-profit operated by the Cherokee County government since 1955.

Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center

877 Cedar Bluff Road · Centre, AL 35960 256.927.5778

Cherokee Village Specialty Care Facility

199 Dean Buttram Ave. Centre, AL 35960 256.438.8733 Contact: Penny Cochran