Whether you're a hospital discharge planner, a physician, or a family weighing your next step — I'm here to make sure the path to Arbor Lake is clear, simple, and personal. Specialized rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, and dementia care in Farmerville, Louisiana.
Three direct lines to start a referral. Within one hour you'll have a clear answer — accepted, pending clinical review, or what's needed next.
At a Glance
About Chris
I've spent my career building relationships across North Louisiana's healthcare community — physicians, discharge planners, social workers, and the families who count on them.
As Arbor Lake's community liaison, I'm the person you call first. I'll walk you through services and pricing, schedule a tour, answer your honest questions about the facility, and make sure the connection from hospital to recovery is handled with care.
Specialties
Why Arbor Lake
Arbor Lake Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation has served North Louisiana for over a decade — offering a homelike atmosphere, an experienced clinical team, and the full spectrum of post-hospital care.
Our SNF wing features all private rooms with 24/7 skilled nursing — combined with on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy to restore each resident to their highest level of independence after a hospital stay or surgery.
A true home for residents who need ongoing care, with both private and semi-private rooms available — supported by the same skilled clinical team and the comfort of a community setting.
A specialized, secured neighborhood for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia — staffed by team members specially trained in dignified, individualized memory care.
End-of-life care delivered with compassion. Hospice services — including nursing, emotional, and pastoral care — are available when qualifications are met, in coordination with the family's chosen hospice provider.
HumanaPeoples Health
Plus traditional Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
For HMOs we're not currently in-network with, we'll work directly with the insurer to pursue out-of-network benefits on your behalf.
Where I'll Connect You
Once we connect, here's where you're headed. Click through to learn more about the facility, see photos, and follow along with our community.
Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation in Farmerville, LA. Tour the facility, meet the team, and explore the services available to your loved one.
Visit arborlakerehab.com →Stay current with events, resident highlights, staff spotlights, and community stories from Arbor Lake.
Follow @arbor.lakeThe Admissions Team
When a referral arrives at Arbor Lake, it goes straight to Sherry. She's the engine of the admissions process — clinically informed, family-focused, and fast.
Every referral that comes through Arbor Lake's doors goes directly to Sherry. She personally reviews each clinical packet, coordinates bed availability with the DON, walks families through what to expect, and keeps you updated at every step — from initial review to admission day.
Operational leadership ensuring the team has every resource needed to deliver top-tier care.
Reviews each referral packet clinically alongside Sherry to confirm care needs match our capabilities.
Handles rapid insurance verification — Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Peoples Health, and out-of-network HMO benefits.
Service Area
Available across North Louisiana — whether the conversation needs to happen at the hospital, in your office, or at a family kitchen table.
Our home parish — the heart of every relationship I build. Anchored at Arbor Lake with deep, daily ties to providers, clinics, and families across Bernice, Spearsville, Marion, and the surrounding communities.
Our closest hospital partner. Working with Northern Louisiana Medical Center, area clinics, and discharge planners to support seamless transitions of care.
Supporting the Twin Cities medical hubs, hospital case managers, and discharge planning teams across Ouachita Parish.
Working directly with the region's medical hubs and hospital discharge planners to coordinate post-acute placements when families are headed our way.
Community Involvement
Beyond referrals, I stay invested in the communities I serve — because strong communities and strong healthcare go hand in hand.
Partnering with Union Parish's Council on Aging to provide resources, information, and support to local seniors and their families.
Calling on senior centers in Marion, Spearsville, and Bernice to keep rural residents connected to skilled care options when they need them.
Active in the Chamber of Commerce and the Union Parish Community Outreach Organization, investing in the vitality of our region.
Supporting athletics, festivals, and parades across the northern parishes — showing up where our community gathers.
Get In Touch
Available for hospital visits, provider meetings, family consultations, and on-site tours at Arbor Lake. Reach out anytime — I respond personally.
Direct line for tours, questions, hospital visits, and provider meetings.
Dedicated lines for clinical referral packets and insurance verification.
1155 Sterlington Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
Direct: (318) 368-3103 · Fax: (318) 368-7471