Nokomis Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

Nokomis Rehabilitation & Health Care Center sits at 505 Stevens St in Nokomis, Illinois, and offers care for seniors with a range of health needs, so you'll find independent living, assisted living, short-term rehab, long-term nursing care, and specialized Alzheimer's care all under one roof, spread across 92 beds but usually with about 25 residents a day, keeping things a bit quieter than bigger places. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified, and matches state averages with daily nurse hours, though they've had a nurse turnover rate of 52.4%, which is higher than most, and they've also been cited for 35 health and safety deficiencies, including issues with cleanliness, safe medicine storage, nurse staffing, and infection control, which points to some lapses that families may want to keep in mind. Skilled staff offer 24-hour nursing care, with a licensed team ready to help with daily tasks, medication needs, meals, housekeeping, and laundry, and there are transportation services for doctor's visits, shopping, and activities outside the building, which can mean getting out isn't too hard even for those needing extra help. Residents who need therapy get physical, occupational, or speech therapy, either during rehab or as a long-term care program, and there's a dedicated Alzheimer's care unit that uses reality orientation classes and trained staff who focus on helping residents keep busy with things they enjoy. There are community spaces like a beauty salon, chapel, library, and a barbershop, and people can make use of independent living apartments or townhouses, which make the campus feel a bit more like a neighborhood than a hospital. Daily life includes activity and social events, and families are always welcome to visit, adding a homey feeling and helping everyone stay connected, but the main focus really seems to rest on nursing care and rehabilitation, with leadership working since 2019 to keep programs moving forward, even though recent oversight reports say they still have areas needing improvement. The facility works with Petersen Health Care, and tries to balance health services with comfort, but it's clear there are ongoing challenges with environmental safety, infection, staffing, and compliance, so any family touring will want to ask plenty of questions and look past the amenities to make sure the fit is right for their loved one and their needs.