Joliet Terrace provides skilled and intermediate nursing care in a ranch-style building with wide halls and a homelike setting, and people will find both individual and semi-private rooms that are tastefully set up but simple, so you don't feel closed in or crowded, and there's always 24-hour staff along with safety features like a locked security system to keep residents safe and make sure people can't wander off without someone knowing about it. The place really tries to make life interesting, because there's a reading room where folks can sit quietly, but there are also organized daily activities, community events, movies, music, creative activities, and exercise programs, including things like animal and music therapy, so you'll see people staying active in all kinds of ways, including outdoor spaces where residents get some sun and fresh air whenever possible, and there's always some sort of scheduled outing or community trip using a transportation van for everything from errands to medical appointments or faith-based events, which comes in handy for people who can't drive anymore.
At Joliet Terrace, the meals aren't fancy but they're homemade and served three times a day, and staff can make changes if someone has special dietary needs because of health issues, and laundry and housekeeping is taken care of so there's less to worry about, and if anyone needs help with showering, getting dressed, using the bathroom, or just getting a haircut or wash, there's help for that, too, since they offer beauty and barber services right there. For people who need more care, especially with memory problems like Alzheimer's or mental health issues, staff give specialized support with memory care, behavioral health care, and the Joliet Terrace Life Skills Program SOARs, which helps with life skills and includes education and health literacy support, and the place does a lot to help people with both medical and behavioral care needs. They keep meals and activities going but also watch infection control closely, with policies available if anyone asks, and though they aren't meeting all the minimum staffing ratios set by law right now, staff work every day to bring those up and they keep checking staffing levels all the time. The building's got indoor parking for visitors and residents, a fitness area, a spa, steam room, and plenty of outdoor spots, plus on-site church services so you don't need to leave for religious needs, and people who stay long-term get personalized nursing care for things like showering, grooming, or health conditions that make it hard to do things on your own, especially if someone's dealing with mental health or dual diagnoses. There are also lots of community plans for trips, group outings, health programs, therapy, and chances to build skills for anyone who wants to join in, so while Joliet Terrace isn't perfect, it does cover many of the basics and some extras, and people looking for both intermediate or skilled nursing care, especially for memory or behavioral health, will find a decent set of services here, along with a warm community if you give it the time.
