Southfork River Therapy and Living offers nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care in Salem, AR. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care onsite, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.
The community has 84 beds and provides short term rehabilitation, long term care, and memory care services. A resident may be able to receive rehabilitation or ongoing care within the same community as needs change. A therapy gym supports rehabilitation onsite, while an enclosed outdoor courtyard with a gazebo and concrete walking path provides a designated outdoor area. Salon services are also available for onsite grooming.
Meals are prepared by a certified dietary manager and cooks, with accommodations for food allergies and preferences. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.
The community is administered by Brent Tyson and operated by SLNC. With nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite services, Southfork River Therapy and Living may suit a resident whose care needs could change over time or a family seeking a short term stay. With a Walk Score of 45, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.



