The Best Nursing Home Communities in Elmore County, AL

"My mother went through rehab at the Golden LivingCenter, and it was very good. I was very happy with them. The staff was very friendly, helpful, and very encouraging. Their rehab staff was very competent. They’re undergoing construction right now, but except for that, everything is just lovely. Their rehab is one of the few that have private rooms for their rehab patients; and on the long-term end, their nursing home offers private rooms, which were what we were the most interested in. The food was OK, but it would really take a lot of money to have a menu so diverse that everybody would be happy. "

"My mom has been a resident here over 3 years. Overjoyed with her care, well being and the love shown to her on a steady basis. Glenda(voice of Charlton Place!), nurses, CNAs, Dietary, Housekeeping all stellar. No place in Montgomery or surrounding area comes close to standards set here. Never, EVER have I seen any staff member on a cell phone, standing against the wall or deliberately not hearing a call bell. That is house wide. Always clean, fresh and quietly busy. Rooms are appropriately well sized, large bathrooms, wonderful parlor area for visits and dining rooms always clean! No sticky chair backs, table rims or seat bottoms. My mom is actively dying and since she can’t be with our family, I can rest better knowing her “other family” is loving her. Words cannot express my gratitude for Charlton Place and those who so lovingly serve those residents who are living out their last days. Staff has always been extremely respectful and attentive to needs of those who need extra assistance. While my mom doesn’t have much time left on this earth, she is being cared for in such a way I have NEVER seen in any facility in Montgomery and/or surrounding area. Charlton Place puts NEW MEANING to Rehab/Nursing Home/Elder Care Facility. Actually, just hearing the words Nursing Home/Rehab/Elder Care Facility would bring a sense of dread and mental darkness to my mind. CP defines what Elder Care truly means. I have tried to think of one negative aspect of CP but cannot. Charlton Place has reset the gold standard. Thank you so much for all you do and have done!"

Charlton Place Rehabilitation & Health Care Center is located in Deatsville, Alabama. It offers a variety of care types including short-term rehabilitation care, skilled nursing care, hospice care, and respite care. This facility is designed to cater to individuals who require different levels of medical and personal care. The center provides private rooms, ensuring a personal space for each resident to make their own.The room amenities at Charlton Place include options for residents to enjoy a comfortable and convenient environment. While specific amenities per room can vary, the facility ensures essential needs are met to promote a good quality of life. The center itself is equipped with a range of amenities that contribute to the well-being and enjoyment of its residents. These include meals provided, a garden, outdoor common areas, salon services, communal dining, group exercise programs, and WiFi/Internet access, which help create a community atmosphere where residents can socialize and relax.In terms of services, Charlton Place is staffed with nurses and offers physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation. This is crucial for residents needing regular medical attention and those recovering from illness or surgery. Additionally, the center provides medication management services and special diets or dietary accommodations to ensure that all health-related needs are addressed. Housekeeping services are also available to maintain a clean and hospitable environment, making it easier for residents to live comfortably and worry-free about daily chores.

"A bright light in elder care! After so many bad experiences with care for my elderly mother in both large hospital and rehabilitation settings, we found New Day Senior Care in conjunction with Tallasee Community Hospital. One phone conversation convinced my husband that this was where we needed to be. New Day was the shining star! Ladasia (sp?), our social worker, the nursing staff, and everyone there treated my mother with love and patience, as if they were truly in a career that they loved, not a job they resented. They were thoughtful with her and with us, offering services with a smile and pleasant attitude that is hard to find in elder care, especially when dementia, depression, or both are involved. They made sure that when she came home we had all of the resources that we needed and any help we could dream of. We will never go anywhere else. I can not recommend them highly enough! My mother appreciated the well lit rooms, the day room where they could congregate and visit instead of being pushed to the wall and just left all day. The facility was clean, the staff so friendly, and the food was great. She loved getting 3 meals and 3 snacks each day. She also got a lot out of her group and individual therapy."

"My father was at Prattville Health And Rehabilitation for about 3 weeks. It wasn't that the CNA staff wasn't capable, it was that they had too many patients. They weren't able to take care of the patients. I had to stay with my father 24/7 round the clock for him to receive what I consider appropriate care. The rehabilitation people, the physical therapists, and the occupational therapists were wonderful. It was just that the place was understaffed. The building and the facilities needed to be updated. My father's room was acceptable. I wouldn't call it anything extravagant. The food was also fair. Some days were better than others, but they were adequate. Their idea of an activity was to roll the elderly people in the middle of a tiny room and watch TV. Half of them were lethargic and smelled like urine. Overall, the staff was nice and seemed capable. But they change my father at 5:00 in the afternoon when they bring him his supper tray and the next morning at 6:00, the supper tray is still there. He's supposed to be changed every 2 to 3 hours. And if I had not been there, he would be sitting in a soiled bed. It was not acceptable, and that happened more than once. And on the weekends, it was really bad. There were no RNs there. There was an LPN that sat at the nurse's station and the rest of them were CNAs. The LPN never did any work. The CNAs did the work and some of the CNAs had anywhere upwards to 18 patients, and that's not acceptable. We had some good CNAs, it's just that they couldn't get around to everyone."

"The staff at Cedar Crest was nice, friendly, and gave me a nice tour. It was well maintained. "

"Woodley Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center was well kept and clean. The staff was nice and friendly. They had an activity schedule of different things going on, and it seemed well organized and reasonable. The dining area was nice and well kept. They had residents in there at the time I visited, and the room seemed clean and well kept. "

"My friend has been in this facility for a while. I can see a difference in the building when I visit her now. A lots of new people who really seem to care. My friend is always nice and clean when I visits with her. "

"We liked what we saw at John Knox Manor. They have been redoing some of the rooms, and they were really nice. People were very friendly. They have a place where they play games, cards, and different things. They also have a big flower garden out back where you can go out and plant your own plants if you want to. The lady who showed us the room said that they go on trips. We talked to some of the residents, and they were really pleased with it."

"I thought HealthSouth Rehabilitation did a really good job; I liked it. The place was clean; the staff seemed to be attentive. The physical and occupational therapists were both very helpful and really helped get my mom going after a couple of weeks. "

"The rooms are clean and they are allowed to make it personal with pictures, flowers and wall hangings. When I visit, the staff is friendly and helpful. Our group came to sing songs before covid and they gathered the ones who wanted to sing in the activity room. We had a high day with the participants. I know they enjoy singing and Bible talks. The residents that came in, wanted company and loved seeing the young people come in to sing and talk with them. Because of covid restrictions, now I visit with a mask on and a partner. When entering facility, one can see that it is clean and welcoming. The family/ dining room looks like home because there is a long beautiful table with chairs for family. I don't believe I have ever seen it used for family functions though. As one walks down the hall, there is a large bird aviary with small adorable birds in it chirping. I like that. I am always greeting very friendly from the staff when i walk in. The activity planner was very friendly and helpful too. I do think that more care should be given to the menu because there are those who may be diabetic or other restrictions and are served meals that contain large amounts of carbohydrates and not enough leafy green vegetables. My friend who is now deceased, did not eat the bread and potatoes because she said she was diabetic. Overall, Magnolia Health and Rehab gets a high approval rating from me."