MEDICAL SERVICES

Hospice

Hospice of the Carolina Foothills

155 West Mills St Suite 108., Columbus, NC 28722

828-894-7000 or Toll Free 800-617-7132, hocf.org

Medically directed program of care for persons with life-threatening illnesses and for their families. Services are delivered by staff professionals and specially trained volunteers. Bereavement care is offered to the community.

Upstate Community Hospice (Agape Hospice)

Smith Phayer Hospice House

260 Fairwinds Rd., Landrum, SC 29356

864-457-9100, sc.agapecaregroup.com

A home away from home that ensures all patients receive the proper level of care they need. The Hospice House is a Medicare-certified, 12-bed inpatient medical facility serving families in the foothills. An experienced hospice staff and fully trained volunteers provide care and attention to hospice patients and their families. This inpatient care option is primarily dedicated to patients who have challenging care requirements, or caregiver relief needs.

General Health Needs

Polk County HHSA – Public Health

161 Walker St., Columbus, NC 28722

828-894-8271, polknc.org

The Public Health Division of the HHSA is responsible for many aspects of population health management including: Environmental Health Services, Women Infant and Children (WIC) Services, Vital Records, Preparedness, Health Education, Communicable Disease, and Senior Services. Together these services promote and protect healthy lifestyles, good health outcomes, and ultimately aid in improving the quality of life for residents, guests, and employees.

Polk Home Health Services

161 Walker St., Columbus, NC 28722 828-894-8271

Provides skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, social work, speech therapy and home health aids and medical social services in the home, based on medical need. Services provided by various providers.

HEALTH SERVICES/ HEALTH PROMOTION

The Free Clinics

60 Walker St., Suite 1, Columbus, NC 28722 828-722-1200, thefreeclinics.org

Provides free healthcare and prescription services to residents of Polk and Henderson counties.

The Saluda Medical Ctr/Prescription Assistance Program (PAP)

86 Greenville St. Saluda, NC 28733 828-749-4411, saludamedical.org/prescriptions

Qualifying individuals can obtain prescriptive drugs at almost no cost.

Blue Ridge Health Services

161 Walker Street, Columbus, NC 28722

Walk-in integrated care facility offering primary care, mental health, substance abuse, recovery support, education/prevention and wellness services to underserved and uninsured residents of Polk County.

Community Alternatives Program (CAP) for Disabled Adults St. Luke’s Hospital 101 Hospital Dr., Columbus, NC 28722

828-894-3311

A subsidized health care program for disabled adults, CAP includes home care, prescriptions, medical supplies and safety equipment.

Collins Dental Center

158 White Dr., Columbus, NC 828-894-3120, info@brchs.com

The center treats children and financially qualified adults needing emergency dental work.

Polk County Health and Wellness Coalition

161 Walker Street, Columbus NC, 28722 828-894-8271

Polk County Health and Wellness Coalition is a consortium of volunteers dedicated to making a difference in the health and wellness of Polk County. Our name reflects the mission of a broad-based group of community leaders, health professionals and concerned community members working together to plan and implement effective strategies to promote wellness in our community.

Rutherford - Polk Smart Start Partnership for Children & Families

338 Withrow Rd., Forest City, NC 28043 828-245-8673

Smart Start brings together all the people involved in a young child’s life including families, teachers, doctors, caregivers, social workers, and many others, to ensure every child has all they need for healthy growth and development.

RETIREMENT/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Tryon Estates

617 Laurel Lake Drive, Columbus, NC 28722 828-894-3000, 800-633-2718

Actsretirement.org

Retirement apartments, home health, skilled and assisted living, 52-bed nursing facility, 44bed assisted living facility.

LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods

1064 W. Mills St., Columbus, NC 28722 828-481-9149, Capitalsenior.com

Retirement home apartments and assisted living available.

White Oak Village

Retirement Community

70 Oak Street, Tryon, NC 28782 828-859-5871, Whiteoakindependentliving.com 101 retirement apartments.

Nursing Homes

Autumn Care of Saluda

501 Esseola Circle, Saluda, NC 28773

828-233-5368, 828-749-2261

Saberhealth.com/senior_living/Saluda_NC

Rehabilitation, skilled nursing, intermediate and long-term care facility with 99 beds.

White Oak Manor

70 Oak St., Tryon, NC 28782

828-859-9161, Whiteoakmanor.com

70-bed skilled and intermediate care facility and 30-bed adult care home/respite care facility.

Addiction Recovery

Pavillon International

241 Pavillon Pl., Mill Spring, NC 28756 828-528-3401, pavillon.org

Nonprofit residential treatment facility dedicated to effective treatment of addictions as well as codependence, compulsive spending, depression, grief and loss.

Mental Health

CooperRiis Healing Community

101 Healing Farm Lane, Mill Spring, NC 28756 828-929-3803, cooperriis.org

CooperRiis believes that whole person care, delivered in a community setting, is the most powerful and effective way to address challenging mental health issues. In the healing community, they embrace a holistic approach to recovery that emphasizes three specific and often interrelated areas of focus including community work and service, clinical support and wellness.

NAMI Four Seasons

(National Alliance on Mental Illness)

888-955-6264, Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. info@namifourseasons.org, Helpline 800-950-NAMI

Serves Hendersonville and Polk County as an advocate for the mentally ill, provides support for friends and families, strives to educate the public about mental illness and eliminate stigma.

Polk Wellness Center

155 West Mills St. Columbus, NC 28722 828-894-2222, polkwellness.org

Primary medical and mental health services. Sliding Scale for clients meeting income requirements. Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm. Call to make appointment.

Family Preservation Services of North Carolina

94 White Dr., Columbus, NC 28722 828-894-2290

Family Preservation Services (FPS) of North Carolina is a leader and innovator in the development of community-based behavioral health and substance use services through the integration of evidence-based and traumainformed practices.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE / HOLISTIC HEALTH

Adawehi Healing Center - Columbus

93 Adawehi Lane, Columbus, NC 28722

Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 828-290-7523, adawehi.com

Adawehi Healing Center invites you to experience health and wellness. Located at the 125-acre Adawehi Wellness Village, services include chiropractic care, massage, colon hydrotherapy, reflexology, yoga, tai chi and more. Adawehi is also home to Beneficial Foods Organic Grocery.

Home Health

Community Health Connections

2186A Lynn Rd, Lynn, NC 28750

828-894-3308

Provides non-institutional personal care, healthcare and related services designed to encourage independent living in a cost effective, patientcentered and high quality setting. CHC, is a licensed In-Home Aide Agency working in affiliation with St. Luke’s Hospital. Trained In-Home Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants, under a Registered Nurse’s supervision, provide personal care in the home, hospital or nursing home.

Services For Visually Impaired

Services for the Blind

231 Wolverine Trail, Mill Spring, NC 28756

828-894-2100, ncdhhs.gov/dsb

Asheville District Office

50 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville, NC 28801

1-800-422-1881

The Division of Services for the Blind provides services to people who are visually impaired, blind and deaf-blind to help them reach their goals of independence and employment.

Support Groups

Foothills Dementia/Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Peggy Wyllie, 828-859-6339

The goal of the support group is to develop a network for caregivers and provide specific training and resource information. Meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 75 Carmel Lane, Columbus.

Polk/Foothills Support Group, Autism Society of NC

1289 West Mills St. Columbus, NC 28722

1-800-708-3337, autismsociety-nc.org

Network of parents/families affected by autism living in Polk County and surrounding areas.