Elevate Care Palos Heights, also known as Villa at Palos Heights, sits at 12550 S Ridgeland Ave in Palos Heights, Illinois, right in the south suburbs of Chicago, where it's been serving the community since December 2010, offering skilled nursing, short-term rehab, long-term care, and some independent and assisted living options in a spacious, welcoming building that's easy to get around and feels comfortable. The Villa team has 114 staff who focus on treating everyone like family, so folks living there get kindness and attentive care day and night, and they're known in the area for that warm, joyful spirit.
The facility's got patient rooms and a dining area where chefs and meal planners make fresh, nutritious meals, making sure food tastes good as well as being healthy, and there are inviting outdoor spaces where people can spend time in the fresh air, since it's important to feel at home. Residents can join in a range of activities-there's always something social, physical, or creative to do, and programs are designed to get everyone engaged, whether it's exercise, games, or group events that help bring people together, both in body and mind.
Elevate Care Palos Heights provides skilled nursing care all day and night. There's specialized care for people who need wound care, respiratory care, IV therapy, in-house dialysis, or management for chronic diseases. People who fall or need extra monitoring get careful attention, and the staff work hard to keep everyone comfortable and safe. There's also physical, occupational, and speech therapy for rehabilitation after surgery or illness, like after a leg bypass or toe amputation, and the team helps people recover and regain strength, whether folks are there for just a short stay, respite, or longer recovery.
The memory care unit cares for seniors with Alzheimer's and other dementias and has safety measures to help keep residents from wandering and getting confused, with activities designed for memory support. Palliative and hospice care are available for those who need comfort in more serious times, and they focus on dignity and respect through it all. For folks who want to stay in their house, Elevate Care offers home care with trained aides who provide companionship and non-medical help too.
Staff members speak English and there are some who know other languages. The community is known for being friendly and supportive, with a sense of belonging and a focus on well-being-Elevate Care Palos Heights has earned awards for its care and community work, like Best of Senior Living and All-Star awards, and it keeps working to improve how things are done, aiming always for good, professional care that fits each person. Right now, though, it's not taking in new residents.
