ManorCare Health Services - Palos Heights East

ManorCare Health Services - Palos Heights East is a proven leader in skilled nursing and rehabilitation, located 1 block east of Southwest Highway on Tre. 83, and just a few seconds from Palos Community Hospital. The facility is centrally located between Christ and Metro South Hospitals.

ManorCare provides a wide range of comprehensive medical services. We provide 24-hour nursing care as well as physical, occupational and speech therapy service to a broad spectrum of patients. In addition to our skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, we offer therapeutic recreation and social activities.

The majority of our rehabilitation patients return home to lead productive lives, however for patients looking for long-term care, our professional staff provides comprehensive health care around-the-clock in a safe and comfortable environment.

Our Experience

Orthopedic care including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
Post-surgery recovery
In-house attending physicians
Secure Alzheimer’s Unit
Cardiac care
Stroke and neurological care
Oncology care
Hospice care
Respiratory care
I.V. therapy
Diabetes management
Respite or vacation care
Pulmonary impairment
Wound care
Wii therapy
Evidence-based Outcomes
90.7% of patients are able to manage their care 'completely' or 'quite a lot' at discharge
84% of patients state the progress they made toward their rehab goals was good or excellent
90% of our patients rate the quality of our rehab services as good or excellent
*number of patients admitted for post-acute care in the last 12 months
Our Amenities
Flat screen televisions
Phone service
24-hour visitation
Onsite beauty/barber shop
WiFi
Internet café
Pet therapy
Outdoor courtyard/patio

Paying for Nursing Home Living or Long Term Care 

Long Term Care Insurance
Medicaid
VA Aid and Attendance

Skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities (SNFs) are designed to observe, manage and provide daily care under the direction of a physician.  In addition, Medicare requires inpatient hospital stay of 3 consecutive days (3 midnights) or more to be considered.   Skilled care can be found in either a nursing home (Long Term Care Facility) or a hospital that meet Federal health and safety requirements. Medicare certifies that these facilities are equipment to give skilled nursing careand/or skilled rehabilitation services, and other related health services. The goal of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities is to rehabilitate and return patients back to a safe, home-like environment whether this may be a residential home or assisted living facility (ALF).   Skilled nursing and rehabilitation staff includes registered nurses, licensed practical and vocational nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists. Physicians in the community may have privilege to follow patients at the facility or a physician will be assigned to manage the care of a patient during the rehabilitation stay. Medicare covers certain skilled care services that are needed on a daily level up to 100 days.  Medicare does not pay for long term care outside the 100 days of rehabilitation.    If you believe you or a loved one may benefit from  rehabilitation services it may be best to request an assessment evaluation be conducted during hospitalization for consideration.  (Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilitiesrelated terms:Nursing Homes,SNFs,Convalescent Homes,Convalescent Centers,Assisted Living Facilities,Retirement Homes,Long Term Care Facility/Facilities,Home Health Care ServicesandOutpatient Rehabilitation Centers.)

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