New Iberia Manor South Breaks Ground on New Unit
May 25, 2017 | Louisiana, Press Release
For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 25th, 2017
Local Contact: Tracy Neighbors, Marketing Director
318-820-6901
New Iberia Manor South Breaks Ground on New Unit
New Iberia, LA – New Iberia Manor South breaks ground on a new addition on Tuesday, June 13th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The addition, expected to be completed by early 2018, will include a rapid recovery unit for short-term rehabilitation patients.
Ryan Richard, Administrator, says, “We [New Iberia Manor South] look forward to breaking ground on our new unit. This will allow our short-term patients to receive the same quality rehab services provided to all our residents, while also maintaining the comforts of home. We’re especially excited about the newly updated rehabilitation gymnasium and separate entrance.”
The $3.5 million expansion aims to add approximately 19,000 square feet to the facility, located at 600 Bayard Street in New Iberia. The addition will offer short-term residents 23 private rooms, a rehabilitation gym, a dining room and a separate entrance. New Iberia Manor South was built in 1962 with new wings added in the late 70s and late 90s. Renovations were also completed in 2013 and 2016.
Richard states that the unit is being built to address a demand within the community for inpatient rehabilitation services for short-term patients. With this unit, New Iberia Manor South continues to serve its community and its short-term care needs.
New Iberia Manor South is a skilled nursing facility that has served New Iberia, LA for more than 50 years. The facility received a deficiency-free survey from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals in 2016. New Iberia Manor South was recognized by Pinnacle Quality Insight, a nationally recognized customer satisfaction firm, with the 2017 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award™. In 2015, the facility received the American Health Care Center’s Silver Achievement in Quality Award for its outstanding performance in the health care profession.
About New Iberia Manor South
New Iberia Manor South is affiliated with Nexion Health. Nexion Health affiliates operate 27 facilities in Louisiana, Texas and Colorado. New Iberia Manor South, your local leader in nursing and rehabilitation services, provides a variety of services including 24-hour skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, trach care, I.V. therapy and much more. For more information, please visit www.newiberiamanorsouth.com or www.facebook.com/newiberiamanorsouth.