Proctor Com Hospital - Skilled Nursing Center

Proctor Com Hospital - Skilled Nursing Center, located at 5409 N Knoxville Ave in Peoria, IL, sits in an urban area near UnityPoint Health - Proctor hospital, and it's part of the UnityPoint Health system, so there's a lot of support for different medical needs, which comes in handy for folks who need strong recovery care after a hospital stay, surgery, or illness. The center holds up to 36 residents in a small community setup, and it's a nonprofit organization that keeps a solid staff-to-patient ratio for more personal attention, and they've earned high marks for care, including an overall A rating, strong rehab care (A in short-term services), high ratings on government inspections, and a Best Nursing Home in Illinois Award for 2021. Residents get 24-hour supervision, skilled nursing care, medication management, and help with things like bathing, dressing, getting around, and other daily needs, so those who need extra hands get them, and the emergency alert system and 24-hour call system give peace of mind for safety. There are specialized wings for different health care needs, plus medical-surgical and ICU units, wound care, post-acute care, and rehab services, all backed by regular health assessments and personal care plans. Folks can count on modern amenities like furnished rooms with TV and Wi-Fi, roomy treatment rooms, a barber and beauty salon, small library, arts room, walking paths, gardens, and outdoor spaces, and there are restaurant-style dining services with options for meals all day and accommodations for different diets, like diabetes or allergies. The community has a mental wellness program, housekeeping, laundry, move-in help, medication support, and lots of group activities-movie nights, community-sponsored events, resident-led programs, and social get-togethers. There's no telehealth, no family council, and the center doesn't take Medicaid or CCRC contracts, only Medicare, and rooms are fully furnished for comfort. It's not officially certified by an external body, but inspections have found no severe deficiencies or substantiated complaints, and the staff has shown real commitment to nursing quality and keeping residents stable, as seen in their low hospitalization rates and the percentage of folks who've transitioned back home after short-term care. The center emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, plus community health outreach, and although it doesn't have family councils or telehealth, they've kept a solid focus on resident input with a resident council, plenty of daily activities, and keeping the place clean and welcoming. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The center has a steady, reliable approach and delivers all the key services you'd expect for skilled nursing, rehab, and long-term care, with an urban setting and easy access to both hospital and physician care nearby.