What is skilled nursing?

Our Medicare-certified skilled nursing community
provides 24/7 care to seniors who require
post-surgical or rehabilitation needs from a skilled
team of licensed nurses and compassionate caregivers.
When a senior requires specialized post-surgical care or rehabilitation before returning home from the hospital, a skilled nursing community offers an optimal environment for recovery. With round-the-clock medical staff providing assistance with daily activities and comprehensive therapeutic interventions including IV care and wound management, residents receive personalized support tailored to their needs.

Recognizing the challenges individuals may face post-stroke or heart attack, our skilled nursing home offers a range of therapies such as occupational, physical, respiratory, and speech therapy to facilitate recovery and regain independence. Whether it’s relearning motor skills or adapting to new equipment, our dedicated team ensures seniors receive the care they need for a successful transition back home. With a focus on healing and supportive surroundings, our facilities provide the ideal setting for seniors on their recovery journey.

Therapy Services

Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care prioritizes outstanding, patient-centered care, empowering seniors in their recovery journey through various therapy options. We ensure residents receive the best care for their health and comfort, promoting successful recoveries and safe returns home. 

Physical Therapy

We proudly offer a comprehensive in-house physical therapy program that leads individuals through their recuperation journey, regaining strength and transitioning home safely with confidence.

Electrical Stimulation Therapy

At Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care, we specialize in offering electrical stimulation (E-stim) therapy, a gentle yet effective solution for seniors looking to rebuild muscle strength post-surgery or injury.

Occupational Therapy

We provide specialized occupational therapy services for seniors, tailoring programs to facilitate daily life skills such as cooking and cleaning to promote independence, and ensure safe navigation through tasks before returning home.

Short Term Rehab

Short term rehabs allows for recovery from injury, illness or surgery in a non-hospital setting with round-the-clock support from therapists, licensed nurses, and nutritionists focused on returning patients to their previous function and environment.

Speech Therapy

At Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care we offer personalized speech therapy to improve muscle strength and swallowing for a safer, more comfortable life.

Outpatient Therapy

Heritage Health extends its commitment to the Hoopeston area with outpatient therapy, providing comprehensive programs for rehabilitation to individuals in the community.

Hospice

Hospice care provides empathetic end-of-life support for seniors and their families, focusing on filling their last days with comfort, pain relief, and emotional well-being.

Hospice care addresses the challenging decisions that seniors and their families face during end-of-life situations, emphasizing compassion and tailored support. Recommended when a senior’s illness reaches a point where dying becomes a realistic possibility or when treatment is no longer effective, hospice care shifts focus to comfort measures, pain alleviation, and emotional and spiritual care. The Heritage Health hospice care team, comprising trained medical staff, contracted hospice care staff, clergy, social workers, and family members, prioritizes the well-being of the senior and their family. End-of-life care revolves around comfort, compassion, and respecting the resident’s wishes.

Care Services

Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care prioritizes outstanding, patient-centered care, empowering seniors in their recovery journey through various therapy options. We ensure residents receive the best care for their health and comfort to promote successful recoveries and safe returns home.

IV Care

Our team’s capable hands are well-equipped to provide temporary intravenous medicine or permanent IV therapy to seniors with skill and care.

Tracheotomy Care

Heritage Health’s clinical capabilities encompass tracheotomy care, working with physicians and respiratory therapists to ensure recovery while providing emotional support focusing on resident’s health and comfort.

Respite Care

Respite offers short-term stays for seniors, providing caregivers a break while ensuring continuous support for their loved one.

Wound Care

We provide comprehensive wound care for seniors by collaborating with specialists to create personalized treatment plans aimed at faster healing & prevention of future skin breakdown.

Serving residents’ needs is our top priority.

 Medicare

We proudly provide Medicare-Certified skilled nursing care that exceeds nationwide standards. Our experienced team helps seniors who are eligible for reimbursements covering short-term skilled care navigate their Medicare benefits.

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 Dietary Needs

From low-sodium to diabetic-conscious meals, our culinary professionals prepare three meals a day that are as healthy as they are delicious.

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 Green Tree Pharmacy

We are proud to partner with Green Tree Pharmacy, an Illinois-based pharmacy exclusively serving senior living communities. Their expert team of a pharmacy technician, consultant pharmacist and driver assigned specifically to each location they serve ensures our residents are receiving the correct medication while providing helpful insurance and billing services to their families.

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Clinical Capabilities

Our specialized staff of nurse practitioners, nurse educator, and Medical Director can provide a wide variety of treatments to our residents including:

Therapy

Peripheral IV Insertion/Management

PICC and Central Line Management

TPN, G/J Tube Feedings/Management

Breathing Assistance

Wound Care/Wound VAC

Comfort Care & Hospice Services

X-Ray Services

EKG Services

Laboratory Services

Skilled Nursing

When a senior is ready to leave the hospital but not yet prepared to return home due to specialized post-surgical care or rehabilitation needs, a skilled nursing community becomes an ideal setting for recovery. At our nursing home, dedicated medical staff are available 24/7 to provide support with activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, and medication management. Moreover, our Medicare-certified, skilled nursing facility offers a wide range of comprehensive therapeutic interventions including IV care, wound care, and feeding tube support, ensuring that residents receive the personalized care they need for their recovery journey.

At our skilled nursing home, we understand the challenges your loved one may face after a stroke, heart attack, or other health issues. It's a time of regaining strength and discovering new ways to navigate daily life. That's why we offer a range of supportive therapies including occupational, physical, respiratory, and speech therapy to address every aspect of recovery. Whether it's retraining lost motor skills or assisting seniors in adapting to new equipment, our dedicated team is here to help individuals regain their independence and transition back home. Our locations provide the ideal environment for short-term healing and recovery, ensuring your loved one receives the care and support they need during this important journey.

Physical Therapy

The role of physical therapy is critical in restoring functionality, aiding injury recovery, and alleviating pain. Our dedicated team specializes in therapeutic approaches tailored to the needs of seniors, addressing concerns related to flexibility, posture, balance, and coordination. 

Our holistic approach to care often involves pairing physical therapy with occupational therapy, speech therapy, and additional skilled nursing services. At Heritage Health, we believe in a team-based approach to care, offering comprehensive services to equip seniors with the strength, mobility, and confidence necessary to return home.

The duration of a short-term rehab stay varies among individuals and depends on the severity of the surgery, procedure, illness, or medical condition. If rehabilitation needs become extensive, we offer longer-term rehab programs and long-term care options. Contact Heritage Health to explore our wide range of senior therapy options or book your stay today. 

 

E-Stim

This innovative approach serves as an excellent alternative for those who find traditional physical therapy too demanding, ensuring a supportive and beneficial recovery journey. E-Stim, through electrical pulses, counteracts muscle decline in seniors, addressing the susceptibility of skeletal muscle to aging effects. This treatment, designed to strengthen muscles with less pain than traditional physical therapy, is effective for seniors experiencing pain or limited mobility due to injuries or illnesses. Administered by physical therapists, E-Stim is a passive activity, allowing residents to relax while targeting specific areas of pain or limited mobility. Successful in treating various conditions like low back pain, post-surgical pain, muscle weakness, and tendonitis, E-Stim is part of our commitment to staying at the forefront of healing technologies, ensuring the best care for residents' health and comfort.

Occupational Therapy

Our unparalleled occupational therapy services are offered to seniors facing motor function loss due to medical issues. Tailored to individual needs and goals, our occupational therapy programs aim to enhance daily life skills, promoting independence and a higher quality of life. Working collaboratively with the physical therapy team, occupational therapists guide patients through tasks like getting ready for the day and household chores, fostering confidence and techniques for safe navigation. Our Living Skills Retraining program focuses on home activities, ensuring seniors can manage kitchen duties, laundry, personal hygiene, and leisure activities. Before returning home, therapists conduct a home assessment to ensure safety, identify hazards, and assist with necessary equipment setup, aiming for a return to everyday life with confidence and security.

Short Term Rehab

At the heart of our mission lies a commitment to providing outstanding, patient-centered care for seniors as they heal in a nurturing and comfortable environment. We strive to facilitate successful recoveries that enable our residents to return home safely, fully equipped and confident to resume their daily activities. Our goal is not just recovery, but empowering each individual in our care to regain their strength, independence, and joy of living.

Short-term rehabilitation, also known as rehab therapy, serves as a vital bridge between the hospital and home. It's a non-hospital setting that delivers medical care along with therapeutic services to aid patients in their recovery journey from an injury, illness, or surgery. The duration of a patient's stay can vary from a few days to several weeks, and occasionally up to 100 days, depending on the individual's recovery needs.

Compared to acute care, short-term rehabilitation is more intensive, featuring longer treatment sessions, targeted exercise training, and specific education to prepare patients for their return home. This approach ensures our patients are well-equipped to reintegrate into their daily lives post-rehabilitation.

Speech Therapy

Providing effective speech therapy programs and addressing challenges related to speech and swallowing stemming from illness or age helps improve our residents’ quality of life. Our skilled speech therapists focus on supporting seniors with conditions such as cardiac episodes, nervous system disorders, and esophageal problems, including dysphagia. This swallowing disorder can lead to difficulties with liquids, foods, or saliva, impacting nutritional intake and resulting in weight loss. Therapists offer personalized programs, incorporating muscle exercises, head postures, and new dietary approaches for non-invasive muscle strengthening and swallowing rehabilitation.

Outpatient Therapy

These outpatient therapy services cater to those recovering from illnesses, surgeries, or hospital stays, including accidents, injuries, or procedures like joint replacements. With a focus on creating individualized treatment plans, outpatient therapy allows seniors to recover at home while maintaining a typical daily routine and accessing exceptional therapeutic care. Our experienced team in multiple therapy disciplines ensures a tailored approach to specific recovery goals, bringing decades of excellent senior care beyond campus grounds to homes.

IV Care

The skilled nursing staff at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care offers specialized care for seniors needing intravenous therapy (IV) administration. Aging skin and potential complications underscore the importance of professional skills in delivering fluids directly into a vein. IVs are widely used for various health concerns, and our professionally trained nursing team can administer them to provide medication, fluid replacement, hydration, and correct electrolyte imbalances swiftly.

This method proves effective in delivering substances directly into the body, benefiting seniors in scenarios like addressing low potassium levels detected during routine check-ups. Whether for temporary medication or managing permanent IV therapy, our medical staff collaborates with residents' physicians to ensure proper care, considering factors like dosage, frequency, and administration. Recognizing the significance of these treatments for seniors, Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care offers compassionate and skilled administration of IV therapy.

Tracheostomy Care

Due to various health issues, a senior may come to Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care with a breathing tube, placed in the trachea as a result of a tracheotomy. Our skilled nursing team ensures optimal care as seniors recover from throat obstruction, lung issues, or other similar medical issues. Following the procedure, residents may have limited communication, and our compassionate staff supports them emotionally while delivering necessary medical care. Understanding the challenges posed by communication barriers, our compassionate and seasoned team is dedicated to providing outstanding senior care. We prioritize health, comfort, and all-encompassing support, ensuring a nurturing environment for our seniors.

Respite Care

Respite care at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care offers a short-term stay program for seniors, providing a much-needed break for caregivers to recharge. We provide around-the-clock care by skilled and compassionate staff, ensuring continuous support for seniors during their stay. This option is distinct from daycare services, offering comprehensive care throughout the duration of the stay, not just during the day. Respite care becomes valuable when caregivers need to leave home for business trips or personal reasons, allowing their loved ones to stay on our campus with access to services such as:

  • -medication management
  • -personal assistance
  • -24-hour nursing care
  • -socialization and activities
  • -mealtime assistance
  • -quality nutrition options
  • -laundry
  • -housekeeping services

For those considering a permanent home for their loved ones, respite care serves as an opportunity to familiarize seniors with the nursing home environment and team during a short stay. Contact us today to inquire about respite care options, knowing that our caring and compassionate team will treat your family as part of ours.

Wound Care

Wound care is a crucial concern for seniors, given the aging process's impact on skin fragility and healing abilities. Surgical incisions, pressure, and accidents can lead to problematic wounds, especially when compounded by conditions like diabetes and venous hypertension. Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care addresses wound care comprehensively, emphasizing both treatment and prevention. The skilled nursing team, working in collaboration with wound physicians, primary care physicians, and other specialists, creates personalized care plans for various wounds, including pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, arterial wounds, diabetic neuropathic wounds, and post-surgical wounds. The dedicated focus on wound care at Heritage aims for faster healing, improved infection management, and reduced hospital stays, enhancing clinical outcomes which is appreciated by seniors and their families.

Medicare

We are proud to offer Medicare-Certified skilled nursing care, ensuring that the level of care provided meets or exceeds all standards established by the Medicare Federal Health Insurance program. Seniors meeting criteria can benefit from reimbursements, fully or partially covering their short-term skilled care needs through Medicare. Medicare, a federal health insurance program for individuals over 65, includes different parts:

Part A is hospital insurance, which covers senior hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing home, hospice care, and some home health care. This is the type of Medicare that covers the seniors’ inpatient hospital stay, and short-term skilled nursing stays with certain restrictions. Medicare covers skilled nursing care if a senior spends at least three days in a hospital.

Part B is medical insurance and includes certain doctors’ services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.

Part C is a combination of each of the previously mentioned parts packaged together for one cost.

Part D is prescription drug coverage.

Typically, if a senior has spent at least three days in the hospital and requires skilled nursing care, Medicare Part A covers a short-term stay. After a certain period, extended services may be covered with supplementary insurance like Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Heritage Health team, with decades of experience working with the Medicare program, helps seniors navigate their benefits and offers detailed information about coverage before and during their stay.

Dietary Needs

Our dietary professionals play a crucial role in ensuring the nutritional needs of residents are met with flavorful and fresh meals. We provide three healthy and delicious meals daily, accommodating various dietary needs such as low-sodium, diabetic-conscious, or pureed options. Caloric needs are calculated and monitored for each resident, and snacks and drinks are provided. Our culinary team develops menus catering to dietary restrictions and individual needs. As part of our commitment to caring for the whole person, we consider seniors' medical history and dietary preferences, collaborating with certified dietitians to align meal plans with health practices. For residents with conditions like diabetes, our staff monitors sugar intake closely. Mealtime serves as an opportunity for socializing, and families are welcome to join for lunch or dinner.

Green Tree Pharmacy

Ensuring residents' needs are met is our top priority at Heritage Health Therapy and Senior Care and our partners at Green Tree excel in the accurate and efficient ordering, distribution, and administration of medication. Green Tree Pharmacy, designed and owned by Heritage Operations Group, enhances this commitment with state-of-the-art services, including medicinal accuracy and accessibility. Their geriatric pharmaceutical experts collaborate closely with care providers to ensure excellence in fulfilling all physician-prescribed medication needs. Green Tree Pharmacy's unique benefits include personalized assistance without a call center, expert handling of insurance and billing queries, and advanced technology to guarantee correct medication delivery. This partnership streamlines medication management for seniors and families, offering accurate, efficient, and error-free solutions. Learn more about the benefits of our collaboration at GreenTreePharm.com.