Oakridge Healthcare Center sits at 323 Oakridge Avenue in Hillside, Illinois, and it's served the surrounding neighborhoods since 1963, focusing on long-term care but they do short-term stays, too, and the place is known locally as Oakridge Nursing & Rehab or Oakridge Healthcare Center, so folks sometimes call it by either name, and you'll find 66 Medicare-certified beds there, though the latest occupancy hovers just under 80 percent. The center has a secure wing for people with memory problems, so those with dementia or other similar conditions get extra safety measures, and they accept Medicare, Medicaid, and some commercial insurance plans, which makes it easier for a range of residents with different coverage-plus, Oakridge also serves as a licensed provider for Medi-Cal. Most people come for long-term support, but there's short-term rehab available, too, and the staff takes care of things like physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, IV antibiotic therapy, wound care, dentistry, podiatry, nutritional help, pharmacy services, lab work, X-rays, optometry, oncology care, and tracheotomy care, so you see, there's a big list of medical services on offer.
Nurses and certified nursing assistants work around the clock, with medical staff on hand and regular shifts from registered nurses, LPNs, therapists, and doctors, and the facility keeps track of hours spent per patient, so staffing is closely watched, and they're known for a focus on maintaining staff professionalism. Rehabilitation is a strong point, and there's a full program for those who need inpatient or outpatient recovery, including everything from basic exercises to more advanced therapy, and a group of qualified rehabilitation professionals takes care of that. Memory care is secure, hospice care is available, and respite care provides family caregivers a chance to rest, and if extra help is needed, there's also assistance with daily things like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Residents can choose private rooms, and they'll find basic comforts like air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, housekeeping, linen service, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms in some sets of rooms, plus there's a dining room where meals are provided with choices for special diets, room service, and dishes for those with diabetes. The place also offers amenities like a fitness room, a small library, a beauty salon, a computer center, and a gaming room, and there are gardens, outdoor spaces, and a community wellness center for those who want to be outside or keep busy, plus activities happen all day, with both planned events and things that residents arrange themselves. Scheduled transportation can help folks get to appointments, and there's a call system for emergencies any hour of the day. They're located in Cook County, near Westchester and Berkeley, and close to neighborhoods like Yorkfield and Belmont Terrace, but the walk score is 49, so people will probably need a car or a ride to get around.
It's important to say that despite the range of services, the most recent overall inspection grade was an F, so families might want to review inspection reports and ratings over time, especially since staff quality, resident safety, and care quality have had ups and downs according to those reports. Oakridge operates as a for-profit, limited liability company and also as a non-profit, which is a bit unusual, and they're locally owned and run, staying part of the community for over 60 years. They also have locations in Cedar Hill, MO, and St. Louis, MO, but the Hillside site is their main spot in Illinois. Oakridge claims a commitment to advancing healthcare professional standards and offers a steady list of support, but it pays to check recent ratings if these kinds of things matter for choosing a care facility.
