The coronavirus pandemic made life difficult for people across the country last year, including skilled nursing facilities throughout Florida. Patients at many Gulf Coast Health Care centers, including The Rehabilitation Center of Lake City, Lake Eustis Health and Rehabilitation Center, Suwannee Health Rehabilitation Center, Southern Lifestyles Senior Living Center, Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center, Viera … Continued

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on everything, but hospitals have had a particularly difficult time dealing with the increased number of patients entering their facilities. Area hospitals were overflowing with people in need of serious care. Luckily, we were there to lend a hand. We helped push back against the pandemic by offering … Continued

We’ve learned a lot over the past few months, and The Rehabilitation Center of Lake City has done an incredible job dealing with the ongoing pandemic through strong leadership, collaboration and coordination. Everyone from our medical staff and chefs to our wellness and life enrichment teams has approached their area of expert care with unmatched … Continued

Gulf Coast Health Care Deploys Rensair’s Portable Air Scrubbers, Extra Measures in Place to Ensure Health and Safety of Patients, Staff & Visitors. GCHC is the first healthcare facility in the United States to deploy Rensair’s patented system of UV light and HEPA13 filter technology to destroy 99.97% of airborne pathogens, including the virus responsible … Continued

Many of our beloved residents are parents, grandparents or were once caregivers themselves. We know how much love they passed on to their families while taking on the roles of cook, chauffer, doctor, porter and teacher. That’s why this October the skilled team of specialists at The Rehabilitation Center of Lake City is highlighting “Residents’ … Continued

It’s National Health Center Week at Gulf Coast Health Care! We can’t think of a better way to celebrate than to honor our staff who work tirelessly to ensure our residents and their families live in good health and dignity every day. This year’s theme is “Community Health Centers: Lighting the Way for Healthier Communities, … Continued

Eating Healthy as We Age A new year means new beginnings for many, especially when it comes to fitness and weight loss goals. Eating well and staying physically active is important no matter how old you are, but a healthy diet and proper nutrition helps older adults lower their risk of developing chronic health conditions … Continued

The Rehabilitation Center of Lake City is a brand-new, 83,000-square-foot center offering state-of-the-art accommodations with an experienced team dedicated to providing a personal, family atmosphere. No matter the need, we are committed to helping you or your loved one achieve the highest level of independence and health. Our amenities and life enrichment programs are our … Continued