Symphony of Joliet, located at 306 N Larkin Ave in Joliet, Illinois, is a nursing home that provides a wide range of care including assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and respite services. The facility has 214 certified beds that accept both Medicare and Medicaid, and it's owned by a for-profit corporation. It's part of the Symphony Post Acute Network, which is known for post-acute care. The staff at Symphony of Joliet includes physicians, nurses, counselors, therapists, social workers, aides, and volunteers, all working together to give residents care that fits their needs. The facility uses security solutions to help keep residents safe and focuses on offering supportive living arrangements, with staff available around the clock. Specialized care is available for people with memory impairments such as Alzheimer's, creating a setting that tries to maintain dignity and comfort.
Residents can take part in a variety of social and recreational programs, with amenities that aim to keep everyone engaged and comfortable, and the grounds are nicely maintained. Nutritional counseling, physical, occupational, and speech therapy are some of the services available, with personalized rehab plans designed to help maximize recovery. The care model is progressive, so the staff tries to adjust plans as residents' needs change. Symphony of Joliet hasn't had any nursing home fines in the last three years, which stands out, and vaccination rates for pneumonia and flu among long- and short-stay residents are quite high. At the same time, the facility has a below-average staffing rating with two out of five stars, and there are just 44 minutes of registered nurse time and 1 hour 14 minutes of total licensed nurse staff time per resident each day, with no physical therapists on staff. Health inspection reports rate the facility as average, with seven citations in the latest inspection, which is about normal for Illinois.
A family and resident council helps give residents a voice in daily life, and the staff tries to keep care family-oriented. Residents and their families can find short-term inpatient and respite care, as well as hospice, grief, and bereavement support if needed. While 80.1% of short-stay residents see improvement in being able to move on their own, and the short-stay rehospitalization rate is lower than average, some long-stay residents-about 12.3%-need more help with daily activities, and 53% experience some loss of bowel or bladder control. The building has modern technology and safety features, and is located near major shopping and entertainment venues like Costco, Sams Club, and Hollywood Casino Joliet, as well as community landmarks such as Dupage Medical Group Field, the Will County Courthouse, and Inwood Athletic Club. The environment aims to enhance quality of life, with comfortable rooms and common areas, plenty of activities, and a staff that tries to provide both medical care and emotional support. Visitors can schedule tours to meet staff and residents and see the amenities firsthand. Symphony of Joliet opens every day, all day, so care is always available. The community isn't part of a continuing care retirement community, but does offer many services, including post-acute care for those with complex medical needs and personalized rehab, so people who come here often find care that fits a variety of needs.
