Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    1115 N Wenthe Dr, Effingham, IL 62401
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.0ยท29 reviews

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.97ยท(29)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      3.2
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Attentive and compassionate staff
    • Strong therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Active, varied activities program
    • Clean, well-maintained interior and recent renovations
    • Welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere
    • Comfortable accommodations
    • Tasty and varied dining options
    • Pleasant entry and reception environment
    • Positive volunteer and community engagement
    • Measurable rehab progress for many residents

    Cons

    • Inconsistent cleanliness and sanitation across units
    • Inadequate staffing levels and high staff-to-resident ratios
    • Variable clinical-care quality and responsiveness
    • Medication-management practices
    • Uneven quality between wings/units
    • Administrative disorganization and limited issue resolution
    • Limited amenities and ambience in some areas
    • Allegations of unethical management practices and lack of transparency

    Summary of reviews

    Feedback for Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is mixed, with a clear split between strong clinical/therapy strengths and recurring operational concerns. Positive comments consistently emphasize the staff and therapy teams: many describe caregivers as attentive, compassionate, and knowledgeable, and the therapy department and rehab services receive repeated praise for producing measurable progress. The facility also gets credit for a welcoming, familyโ€‘oriented atmosphere, active programming, and volunteer engagement that contribute to resident quality of life.

    Dining and activities are generally viewed favorably. Reviewers note a variety of activities and reportedly palatable, diverse meal options, although some residents with significant medical limitations cannot participate in programming. The facilityโ€™s interior renovation and recent updates are cited as improvements; several comments highlight a wellโ€‘maintained lobby and updated common areas that create a comfortable environment for residents and visitors.

    At the same time, multiple comments raise operational and programmatic weaknesses. Staffing levels and scheduling emerge as a frequent concern: reviewers describe instances of understaffing and high staffโ€‘toโ€‘resident ratios that can lead to delays in responsiveness and variable dayโ€‘toโ€‘day care. Cleanliness and sanitation appear inconsistent across unitsโ€”while some areas and wings are described as clean and updated, others are characterized by sanitation and odor concerns. Reviewers also describe uneven care quality between different wings or payer types, suggesting that resident experience may depend on unit placement.

    Clinical governance and administration are other points of tension. There are concerns about medicationโ€‘management practices, including use of PRN medications, and comments about inconsistent clinical responsiveness. Administrative organization and issue resolution were described as uneven by some families, with reports of communication gaps or unwillingness to address problems promptly. Finally, a subset of feedback includes allegations of unethical management practices and limited transparency; these are serious claims that, if of interest to a family, should be followed up with direct questions to leadership and review of inspection or accreditation records.

    In summary, Evergreen demonstrates clear strengths in therapy, staff compassion, social programming, and recent facility updates. Prospective residents and families should weigh those positives against recurring operational concernsโ€”particularly staffing consistency, variable sanitation across units, medicationโ€‘management practices, and administrative transparencyโ€”and consider visiting multiple wings, asking specific questions about staffing patterns and clinical oversight, and reviewing recent regulatory or quality reports before making a placement decision.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located at 1115 N Wenthe Dr, Effingham, IL, 62401.

    About Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

    Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center sits at 1115 N Wenthe Dr in Effingham, Illinois, right in the 62401 area, and it's been there since 1974, offering nursing home and rehabilitation services for local seniors needing long-term care, short-term rehab, skilled nursing, or even specialized options like memory care and hospice, and you'll find the place keeps a steady 120-bed capacity, with admissions open day or night, seven days a week, so you don't have to wait if a loved one needs help. The center is pretty close to South Side Grade School, Effingham Junior High, and the high school, though the walk score tells you it's car-dependent at 38, so folks mostly drive over. Residents get a range of care tailored to their own needs, with licensed nurses on staff and individual care plans that cover everything from physical therapy and wound care to daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and help with medicines, and the home's got up-to-date equipment and rehab programs to support recovery between hospital stays and home if needed.

    Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified non-profit facility that takes private insurance and private pay as well, and the place offers a lot to keep residents comfortable, from recently renovated common rooms and cozy accommodations to patio and landscaped courtyards for getting fresh air. Meals get made by chefs and planned by a dietitian, so nutrition's covered, with buffet-style or guest meals if you've got family visiting. The people who work here have a reputation for being friendly, helpful, and kind, which matters a lot for folks who've got daily struggles or miss their independence, and the housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and even beautician and barber services keep things running smoothly so residents can focus on feeling as well as possible. The home wants to keep folks safe too, with Wanderguard and door alarm systems in place and a nurse's station right in the center so staff's nearby. Residents can join in exercise groups, religious services of different backgrounds, volunteer programs, or relax with events and outings, though some activities might not suit everyone, especially if someone's dealing with medical problems that slow them down. They hold intergenerational activities and special events, and even run a resident council, so there's a chance to be heard and stay social. Evergreen does offer pharmacy services with on-site medication reviews, counseling before admissions, and can provide IV therapies and support for more serious health needs like enteral feeding. Pastoral care, socialization, maintenance, and even help for caregivers through respite stays are available too. The whole approach is about supporting dignity, well-being, and independence as much as someone can manage, and while it isn't the fanciest or the most walkable, Evergreen does focus on creating a safe, clean, and compassionate home right in Effingham, Illinois with programs named for their own facility and a long history of helping local seniors and their families through some tough times.

    People often ask...

    Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 1115 N Wenthe Dr, Effingham, IL 62401.

    No, Evergreen Nursing & Rehabilitation Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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