Watseka Rehab & Health Care Center is a large, for-profit facility with 123 beds, offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The center participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, providing a range of services designed to support individuals requiring daily assistance with medical needs as well as those recovering from illness or injury. Watseka Rehab & Health Care Center does not form part of a continuing care retirement community but does offer care for both senior residents and individuals with specific rehabilitative or nursing needs.
The facility is structured to provide a variety of care levels, including short-term rehabilitation for those transitioning from hospitalization, such as after a stroke, heart attack, infection, or accidental injury. Approximately 37% of residents are able to return home after their discharge, reflecting the center’s ongoing rehabilitative efforts. The center maintains an average of 3 hours and 3 minutes of nurse staffing per resident each day, and is recognized for consistent weekend-to-weekday staffing continuity. Vaccination services are part of the routine health maintenance, with 87.5% of residents having received the annual influenza vaccine.
In terms of health and safety performance, Watseka Rehab & Health Care Center undergoes regular inspections that evaluate a wide range of operational standards, including fire and safety protocols, food preparation, infection prevention and control, medical record keeping, and the physical environment's overall safety and cleanliness. Over the past period, the nursing home has addressed various areas identified during inspections, making ongoing changes to bolster the safety, well-being, and dignity of residents. These inspections also look at the center's ability to prevent abuse, neglect, and unsafe conditions, and determine whether sufficient qualified staff, including registered nurses and specialized therapists, are available to support resident needs.
Watseka Rehab & Health Care Center’s commitment to providing care encompasses daily assistance with fundamental activities such as moving, eating, using the bathroom, and dressing. Rehabilitation and specialized services are available for those needing extra support, and the staff employs protocols and programs to maintain residents’ health and quality of life. The center has procedures in place to respond to emergencies, manage resident medications and pain, uphold food and nutrition standards, and provide respiratory care or infection prevention when required.
Through participation in Medicare and Medicaid, Watseka Rehab & Health Care Center is accessible to a broad population, and payment arrangements are available for those with qualifying health requirements or financial needs. The nursing home has developed programs for both long-term residency and short-term recovery, supporting each resident’s individual preferences and health objectives within a caring and structured environment.
