Matthews Memorial Health Care

Matthews Memorial Health Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, offering short-term recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term residential care depending on individual needs.

The community provides skilled nursing services for patients recovering from surgery or hospital stays, with the goal of helping individuals return home safely. For those requiring rehabilitation following joint replacement surgery or medical events such as heart attacks or strokes, the facility offers therapeutic services designed to increase mobility, strength, and functional ability. Long-term care is also available for individuals who need regular medical monitoring in a homelike environment.

Matthews Memorial features private rooms, which the community notes have been shown in studies to decrease the risk of acquiring and spreading infections. The facility maintains close working relationships with regional medical facilities including Rapides Regional, St. Francis Cabrini, Health South, and Oceans to facilitate transitions and nursing home arrangements.

The community emphasizes activities and programming designed to nurture the body, mind, and spirit for its residents, with staff available to guide individuals through their care process and help ensure they receive the services needed to reach their optimal level of health and well-being.