Hillcrest Nursing Center sits in Round Lake Beach, Illinois, and has served Illinois and Southeast Wisconsin families since 1982 as a family-owned and operated skilled nursing facility with 142 beds, all on the ground floor, which makes moving around easy for everyone and helps keep things simple and safe, and the hallways are wide enough for wheelchairs and walkers, so nobody has to worry about using the stairs or elevators, which, I'll tell you, is an important thing for many people as they get older. The whole place has a comfortable, home-like feel, and staff try to keep a warm, inviting atmosphere, which shows in the bright dining room where homemade meals are served to fit everyone's tastes and special diets, and there's always a focus on good food.
Licensed nurses and aides are present at all hours, taking care of residents who need both short-term rehab and long-term skilled nursing care, and the center supports people with special medical needs like high acuity care, diabetic care, non-ambulatory support, and hospice or palliative services, so families can feel a little more at ease knowing someone's always there. Hillcrest offers memory care, assisted living, independent living, and keeps certified wound care nurses on staff all day, every day. Doctors, nurses, dentists, and psychiatrists visit regularly, which covers a lot of the important health issues that can come up, and they also provide therapies-physical, speech, occupational, and respiratory-so folks can get help regaining strength and independence, right in the same building.
Recreation's part of daily life here, and staff include a licensed activity director and social worker who see residents every day, and activities run the gamut from playing cards, dancing, movies, and board games to outings at malls, museums, and local shows, even jogging for those who want to. There's a hair salon and barbershop, and community events, too, like parties and weekly outings. For people who like a snack or treat, you'll find places set up for coffee, tea, bubble tea, ice cream, cupcakes, and all sorts of dining choices, including Asian, Vietnamese, Southern, Soul Food, pizza, chicken, and buffet styles. There's a big focus on keeping everyone engaged and making life as full as possible, whether that's at meals, activities, or special outings using the center's lowered floor van for safe transportation.
Smoking isn't allowed anywhere inside, and policies make sure everybody can breathe a little easier. Pets are welcome, and the facility works to be accessible to everyone, with wheelchair showers and easy-to-navigate rooms. Residents also get help with personal care like bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication. Staff will help with housekeeping, meal prep, and extras like shopping, travel tours, or trips out to enjoy nightlife or visit hotels ranging from simple hostels to resorts, with everything done to fit each person's physical and emotional needs, including spiritual and grief support. Hillcrest Nursing Center has been a steady provider of senior care, always trying to meet every resident as an individual, and because of that, families often choose Hillcrest for peace of mind and strong healthcare support as loved ones age.
