Roughly 30 inmates on any given day come in for medical specialty clinics. All specialities are provided on a contractual basis by physicians from the community, the State Hospital or Chapel Hill. While the major thrust of the unit may be medical, the prison also has programs for geriatric and disabled inmates. They participate in recreation programs like horseshoes or morning exercise classes, ceramics and group sessions referred to as reminiscent therapy. Programs also include outside activities which allow the prison's senior citizen clubs to join in activities with the community senior citizen clubs.
Social workers provide the inmates reminiscent therapy, release planning and nursing home placement.
Sandhills Community College works with the prison to provide a horticulture therapy program. Classes are available in adult education and preparation for the GED tests. Take U.S. 1 to Southern Pines to N.C. 211 south to McCain. All rights reserved.