Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy

Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy sits at 1251 College Ave in the 62002 neighborhood of Alton, IL, and the place used to be known as Eunice Smith Home, which some folks might still remember, and there's a new sign out front to show the current name, so nobody gets mixed up, and it was built back in 1966 which means it's got a lot of history with seniors in Alton, Godfrey, and the Riverbend area, serving them for more than 53 years, and the center sits in a spot with a walk score of 28, so people usually need a car or a ride to get around. Bethesda Health Group runs the place these days, working with BJC HealthCare, and Alton Memorial Hospital is right in the mix to help keep the quality up across care options. The community sticks to rehabilitation and therapy, both inpatient and outpatient, so folks can get help recovering from surgeries, strokes, or injuries, with short-term stays and the "Rehab to Home" program, all meant to help people get stronger and head back home safely. There's a team of rehabilitation professionals offering services that may include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and people can count on therapy programs that fit individual needs, plus there are treatment areas and equipment set up for all sorts of recovery work, and the focus is always on getting mobility and independence back for each person. Alton Memorial Rehabilitation & Therapy features respiratory therapy every day of the week, on top of their regular therapy services, and they've been recognized by CMS with a 5-star Quality Measures rating, the "E for Excellence" award from the American Health Care Association, and some other awards too, so they've built a solid reputation for careful, quality care. They've built a household model so residents and staff feel like family, making daily life less lonely, and the activities team keeps folks busy with exercise classes, card games, gardening, shopping trips, and other activities, all designed to help mind, body, and even spiritual well-being. The Healing Garden stands on the property as a nod to the community's long history. Amenities include good meals and comfortable rooms, plus telehealth for those who can't always get out, and Hazel Morgan works as the referral coordinator who helps organize admissions and transitions. Office hours run on weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm, so folks always know when someone will answer questions in person. While the community isn't accredited by a certifying group, they've been recognized by many organizations and publications for their approach to rehab, and they've got a reputation that goes back a long way for providing conscientious care to area seniors who need it most.