DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center sits on Annie Glidden Road in DeKalb, Illinois, owned by DeKalb County and run as a not-for-profit, so the focus stays on the residents and their care instead of making money, and you'll find an administrator named Bart Becker in charge there. The facility has over 190 beds, but among them, there are eighteen private rooms with ADA accessible showers and restrooms for folks who want more space and privacy, and with communal lounge and dining areas, so there's room for both quiet and social time. The building and rooms are kept clean and comfortable, making the whole place feel home-like for each person living there, and the staff puts effort into making sure everyone feels welcome.
The care teams do thorough pre-admission assessments and involve the resident, their doctor, and family, making sure needs are understood before anyone moves in, and once someone becomes a resident, a strong focus stays on personalized attention since the staff keeps higher staffing levels, giving each person time and help when they need it, and the care itself is round-the-clock, with skilled nursing always present. There are rehab services for those recovering from surgery or illness, with a Transitional Care Unit for post-surgical care, and therapy programs that include physical, occupational, speech, and even respiratory therapy, and the restorative services encourage residents to stick with daily living skills as best they can to keep confidence and quality of life high.
For folks with memory or cognitive problems, there's a secure area and special support staff in place, and everyone has activities and events to pick from every month, all organized by an activity department so residents have things to do and places to visit with others if they want. The dining services offer meals in settings that bring people together, and with help from the Social Services Department, every resident can get assistance adjusting to the new environment or working through any concerns during their stay.
The center is publicly owned and associated with DeKalb County Government, and a DCRNC Oversight Board looks after everything, operating under an official set of bylaws, with meetings scheduled on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room on Annie Glidden Road, where members like the Chair and Vice-Chair gather to review policies and the overall running of the place. Job opportunities come up from time to time for healthcare workers who want to help seniors. The facility is recognized as an HCBS Nursing Facility provider and runs a full campus at 2600 N. Annie Glidden Road. The main goals remain clear-quality care, comfort, and making sure each resident feels at home while still having the support they need every day.
