Coronavirus Update
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COVID Booster Shots
Hard to believe we are already half way through the summer! In preparation for the fall COVID and Flu season and with the new COVID BA.5 variant circulating, we are recommending all nursing home and assisted living residents receive their COVID booster and Flu shots. Centers will provide access to Flu shots in September and boosters are available now.
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Alleghany Center
179 Combs Street, Sparta, NC 28675-8429
Awards and Affiliations
Alleghany Center is a skilled nursing facility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care services. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. Alleghany Center is a WE HONOR VETERANS partner!
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Services
- ShortStay care
- LongTerm care
- Respite care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Bariatric specialties
- Colostomy care
- Dementia care
- Dental care
- Personal care
- Pet therapy
- Podiatry care
- Psychiatric services
- Vision care
- Wound care
- X-ray
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Case management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Medication management
- 24-hour emergency alert and response system
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
- Interpreter services
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Fully air conditioned
- Activity room
- Private hospice room
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
- Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
Efren Whitehead, Jr, NHA
AdministratorMotivated to work with seniors from his childhood, Efren has spent time serving as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator since 2016 overseeing the operations of Skilled Nursing facilities at various Life Plan Communities located throughout the United States to include: Phoenix, Arizona, Issaquah Washington, Redding, Connecticut, Raleigh, North Carolina and Rock Hill, South Carolina. Efren is passionate about serving people in any capacity that will ultimately make them improved versions of themselves. Having a father that served 30 years in the United States Marine Corps allowed Efren to learn and adopt principles of true leadership and accountability at an early age, which he has applied to his life and continually seeks to sharpen. Through leading clinical teams, conducting independent studies and life experiences, Efren has continually developed and strengthened his ability to reach, connect and motivate individuals to perform at their optimal level allowing them to achieve professional and personal goals. Efren enjoys coaching and developing people along with organizations to have a transformed leadership mindset that genuinely values the importance of all relationships. Efren is a graduate of East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and received a Master of Health Administration degree from Webster University. Efren is passionate about service and continually seeks opportunities to serve communities and enhance the lives of others. Efren enjoys playing basketball, trying culturally diverse foods, traveling and spending time with his family.
Dr. William Powers
Medical DirectorDr. William Powers received undergraduate degrees in engineering and philosophy at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He earned the degree of Doctor of Medicine at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1976. Dr. Powers is board certified in internal medicine and was in private practice in Marion, Virginia for 20 years. His hospital privileges included ICU medicine, temporary pacemaker insertion, cardiac stress testing and echocardiography. He practiced for 12 years in a rural health clinic in Troutdale, Virginia before retiring from office practice in 2014. He has spent the last four years providing medical services in post-acute facilities. His interests include volunteering on the Virginia Creeper Trail as bike patrol, raptor watching, antique furniture restoration and BMW’s.
Larissa Leath
Director of Marketing & AdmissionsLarissa comes to Genesis with 10+ years of experience in the field of serving others in and outside of specialized facilities. Larissa was born in Galax, VA which is approximately 20 miles from Genesis Alleghany Center and was raised in Grayson County Virginia. Larissa received her Bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University in Human Services and displays a love for the geriatric population that has stemmed from some of her own personal experiences. Larissa advocates and optimistically ensures that any and all of whatever population she works with receives the highest quality of care. Larissa’s goal is to make Genesis Alleghany Center a provider of choice in the area by providing loyal, honest, and graceful energy and passion into her position.
| Dates | Events |
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Feb 20 27 | Room Rate Reduction! |
Feb 20 27 | Genesis Alleghany is a 4 Star Quality Measures Center |
