Memorial Care Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Belleville, Illinois, that sits on the campus of Memorial Hospital, so help is always close by if someone needs it right away, and the place has been around since 1963, so they know a thing or two about helping people bounce back and get back on their feet. The center offers care for seniors who need short-term rehab or longer stays, and the staff has training in lots of medical specialties, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, nutritional counseling, and even respiratory care, so there's a whole team who knows how to address pretty much any health concern, and the staff includes registered nurses around the clock, plus a group of Care Givers, RNs, Med-Techs, LVNs, and physicians, which means there's always someone nearby when needed and they keep a staff-to-patient ratio of 1:10, which really helps residents get more attention.
They aim to make recovery feel comfortable, and the rooms have new furniture, a TV, and common areas are nicely set up, while the beauty shop, salon spa, and massage services help folks feel a bit more at home, and there are outdoor walking trails and gathering spots for visiting because socializing and getting outside makes a difference. The large modern Therapy Gym gives patients space and equipment for focused rehab, and there's even an activities calendar with games, music, movies, crafts, pet visits, and daily events, so boredom doesn't really have a chance. People living there can have visits from family and enjoy social hours, bingo, and more, plus there are spiritual and pastoral support services, including Sunday school, Catholic Mass, and Bible study, if that's important to someone, and both resident and family councils help everyone share feedback.
Memorial Care Center pays attention to people's individual needs with programs like "Helpful Healing" short-term rehab, and they offer both inpatient and outpatient rehab services. Seniors can get help with eating, dressing, or learning daily skills again through occupational therapy, and the speech-language pathologists help with everything from swallowing to communication issues. There's even kinetic consulting, stroke education, and support with rejoining the community. The kitchen has a chef-inspired menu tailored for different diets, including heart-healthy, vegetarian, and gluten-free meals, and the themed food carts make mealtimes a bit more enjoyable.
Additional features include a laboratory, pharmacy, X-ray services, and telehealth appointments for those who need them, as well as preadmission and financial counseling to help sort out paperwork or any questions. The care center holds over 100 beds on one floor, and it's a non-profit organization, so they're focused on care more than profit. The place has received high grades, with a Five-Star rating from CMS and an A+ in inspections, and U.S. News & World Report has named it one of America's Best Nursing Homes for twelve years running, showing some consistency over time. Occupancy holds around 69.5%, so space isn't too tight, and the environment is set up to feel homelike and welcoming, with the right supports in place to help each resident on their path to recovery or comfortable daily living.
