Thomasville, NC (PRWEB) August 29, 2011
Piedmont Crossing continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Thomasville, NC and Centerclair, a stand-alone nursing facility in Lexington, NC will be merging, creating three new residential skilled nursing households with an updated living model. The new focus in senior living is resident empowerment, privacy and lifestyle choices in concert with skilled nursing care, states Donna Sprinkle, Executive Director at Piedmont Crossing.
The merge will afford new opportunities for residents, daycare children currently at the Kids Only daycare center at Centerclair and the staff. Until the move becomes final, Centerclair will continue to operate and offer skilled nursing services to the Lexington community at their current location.
A household model, in contrast to a skilled nursing environment, where the focus is on the efficient delivery of medical treatment will revolve around the seniors who live there said Doug Fleegle President & CEO of United Church Homes and Services (UCHS). Round the clock care and services in a community-setting will be provided. There are three planned houses within the expansion each offering a 1200 square foot central living space, surrounded by 18 private rooms.
Centerclair has been serving the Lexington area for over 40 years, and offers 54 skilled nursing beds for both short and long-term care. Piedmont Crossing has been operating in the Thomasville area for the last 25 years and has a tradition of excellence within the community.
Piedmont Crossing, a retirement community of United Church Homes and Servicesemploys 147 people and is home to 187 residents. Centerclair, a stand-alone nursing facility of UCHS employs a total of 80 people and is home to 54 residents. United Church Homes and Services, a not-for-profit organization, operates three continuing care retirement communities conveniently located throughout North Carolina and Virginia.
To learn more about the retirement community, visit http://www.piedmontcrossing.org or call 336-474-3605.