Petersen Health Care runs nursing homes, assisted living facilities, independent living centers, and homes for people with disabilities, and many folks know them across Illinois, though they don't set strict boundaries on which areas they serve, and you can tell they're a non-profit with a real focus on giving every resident the dignity and respect they deserve, always treating everyone as unique people with their own personality and needs, so even when people lose some abilities, their care team works hard to notice what makes each person special and involves the family in planning whenever they can. They provide a wide range of care options like short-term rehab, skilled nursing, independent and assisted living, specialized memory and dementia care for Alzheimer's, and other programs like IV therapy, respite care, and even adult day care, and when someone has special needs, they've got behavioral programs and manage all sorts of therapies-physical, speech, and occupational-with teams that meet seven days a week to help residents reach their fullest potential and to check what's best before they even move in, with pre-admission screenings by a coordinator and everything, which is handy because many people think about long-term security and good health as they age.
Their services include help with bathing, grooming, walking, wheelchair assistance, transfers, toileting, meal help, and housekeeping-including laundry and dry cleaning-plus medication help and local medical transportation for things like follow-up doctor visits, so there's a sense that people are truly taken care of, and you see staff always ready to transport and assist, even going out to clients' locations when needed. People looking for special care, like memory and dementia services, will see they have secure settings to prevent wandering, a supervised but friendly environment, and trained staff for all stages of memory loss, so residents stay safe while still having some freedom to move about; and with amenities like beauty salons, barbershops, community activities, and dedicated activity programs, they encourage socializing and involvement, helping fight boredom and loneliness.
For peace of mind, Petersen Health Care screens all caregivers with background and reference checks, driving record checks, residency confirmation, drug screening, and immunization requirements, so family members know they're choosing a safe place, and they've also got a "Caregiver tips" guide explaining how home health care's different from home care, which helps people understand the options. Services run around the clock, and Medicaid and Medicare certification means more folks can use what Petersen offers; plus, their facilities are generally described as clean and modern with state-of-the-art security, and they've made a point of being open, perceptive, and easy to reach when residents need something, while a "connect" function lets new families easily set up first visits or assessments, which can be a relief. With a resident-focused approach and a full set of health care services-like pharmacy, radiology, laboratory, on-site rehabilitation, medication management, specialized Alzheimer's and dementia programs, and even hospice care-Petersen Health Care really covers almost everything, always looking to help seniors stay comfortable and safe for as long as possible.
