Manor Care in Oak Lawn, Illinois, offers several levels of care for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and hospice. The facility, known by names like Manorcare Health Services Oak Lawn West and Manorcare Health Services Oak Lawn East, sits at 6300 W. 95th St. and covers a variety of care needs with flexible room options and floor plans. Skilled nursing staff, including Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs), and other nurses, provide direct supervision, help with daily activities, medication management, and around-the-clock support for both long-term residents and short-term respite stays. There are clinical and therapy teams for post-hospital and specialized rehabilitation, as well as programs for those recovering from illness, falls, or surgery. The facility manages residents with chronic conditions like dementia, chest pain, anemia, or a history of wandering. Special protocols exist to keep people safe, with electronic monitoring devices, door alarms, and regular staff checks, though documentation and alarm coverage haven't always met requirements. When a resident goes missing, staff follow building and neighborhood search procedures and involve law enforcement if needed.
Manor Care includes a dining room, small library, garden, outdoor space, computer center, gaming room, fitness room, and beauty salon. There's resort-style amenities and community-sponsored social activities for those who want them. Independent living offers maintenance-free options and community-operated transportation, plus help arranging rides for non-medical needs. The facility has dedicated programs for memory care with 24-hour support and activities meant to help with memory issues. There are also services focused on rehabilitation, wound care, outpatient therapy, and hospice nearby. Staff follow personalized treatment and care plans, updated as residents' conditions change, under direction from a Director of Nursing. The care team is supposed to take precautions to prevent accidents and keep the facility safe, but sometimes staff miss issues, especially with wandering residents or alarm systems. Manor Care offers a variety of payment choices and aims to help people stay as independent and well as possible, with wellness programs and a dedicated wellness center, though it faces challenges with documentation and supervision for some residents.
