Alta Rehab at Oak Brook

Alta Rehab at Oak Brook is a large skilled nursing and rehabilitation center with 156 certified beds and an average of about 106 residents a day, and folks will find they can get both short-term rehab after surgery or injury, and longer-term care if daily needs become too much to manage alone. The nurses work around the clock, and the facility offers above-average nurse staffing at 4.07 hours per resident per day, and though the nurse turnover rate sits at 47.7%, that's a bit above the state average. Alta Rehab at Oak Brook is affiliated with Aperion Care, and it has faced some issues with quality of care, getting 43 deficiencies on its last inspections, including notes on not always following care orders, residents' wishes, or daily living help like bathing and dressing-so families might want to review reports carefully. The facility provides specialized programs for people needing care for Alzheimer's, memory loss, palliative needs, psychiatric rehab, or complicated medical conditions like fractures, joint replacement, arthritis, osteoporosis, stroke, Parkinson's disease, wounds, and injuries, and they have therapy units on-site with physical, speech, and occupational therapy, including modern virtual rehab systems that help with recovery. Residents have choices with the C.H.O.I.C.E. program, which lets them participate in daily routines and decisions about their care, and a Wellness Coordinator helps get people ready to return home with healthier habits. Amenities include private rooms with their own bathrooms, in-room dining at no extra cost, Wi-Fi everywhere, an aviary with birds, gardens, an area for movies, a florist-inspired room, plus a business center, beauty shop, salon, massage, library, and worship services, and there are trips out and social events too. Laundry and dry cleaning are available, and meals are homemade by a chef with help from a dietician, trying to offer food that's both tasty and healthy. The entire campus is smoke- and vape-free, and there's support for alcohol and drug management, alongside memory care and hospice services for those who need more support. Alta Rehab at Oak Brook has earned accreditations for high patient care and has a CMS 5-Star Rating, though folks should weigh that alongside the list of past inspection problems when considering a move. The community accepts all types of residents, including those needing short-term, sub-acute rehab, or long-term living, and has a warm, family-like setting, with staff who try to make everyone feel welcome. Residents can choose from apartment options like one-bedrooms, and pets are allowed. The center is open 24/7 with support in several languages and offers telehealth counseling too, plus it's a member of the Collaborative Healthcare Urgency Group. The facility stays connected with the outside world through social media links like Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram, so families can keep in touch more easily.