Admissions

Hillcrest Home is centrally located in Henry County on Route 82, between Cambridge and Geneseo. We are a not-for-profit nursing home that is owned and operated by Henry County. We provide around-the-clock nursing care for people who need assistance caring for themselves. The employees of Hillcrest Home have always been known for their excellence in the care of our residents. Employees who work at Hillcrest Home are committed to helping residents return to their highest level of functioning. We believe that quality care goes far beyond medical treatment. We are committed to serving the total needs of each of our residents: medical, recreational, spiritual, personal and social.

Our Physical Therapy Department has been very successful in providing services that help our residents become more independent within the nursing home setting, and the therapy staff excel in providing therapy for our short-term residents who want to return to their homes.

Hillcrest has 106 Skilled semi-private beds, and we are licensed for Medicare, Medicaid, Hospice, Respite Care and Veteran's Assistance. Current Private Pay rates (as of 04/01/07) for skilled nursing care is $95.00 per day. For additional information feel free to give us a call.

Hillcrest is divided into four main sections called the "Annex", and this area is monitored by two separate nurse's stations. Each hallway has a shower room equipped with a handicapped assessable bathtub and/or shower.

The Annex is built around a landscaped courtyard with a shelter for summertime enjoyment. There is also a screen house on the front lawn with charcoal grills nearby. Families are welcome to reserve the screen house for picnics, birthday celebrations, and family reunions. The Family Room in the lower level may also be reserved for special occasions.

Program Goals:
The goal for Hillcrest Home is to return each resident to his/her highest level of function. Individual programs are tailored to include goals that will ensure appropriate functional skills can be identified, learned and reinforced. The program provides a therapeutic program that meets the highest standard of quality in a cost effective and value-added manner. Hillcrest Home's program meets federal and state regulations as well as the requirements of most third party payers.

Mission:
We believe that quality goes far beyond medical treatment. We are committed to serving the total needs of each of our residents; recreational, spiritual, personal and social.

A team you can count on...At Hillcrest Home experienced therapists and professionals work together as a team to develop personalized treatment plans. Comprehensive evaluations and use of innovative treatment techniques help individuals to achieve optimal levels of independence.

	Medical Director
	Director of Nursing services
	Skilled Licensed Therapists
	Registered Occupational Therapists

	Licensed Physical Therapists
	Speech-Language Pathologists
	Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants
	Certified Occupational Assistants

Individualized care programs...Patient specific programs are designed to promote the development of functional skills. A true interdisciplinary approach is utilized to involve all care providers in identifying and addressing individual needs. At Hillcrest Home we take the time to explore all options available to help residents achieve necessary skills.

	Post Stroke Program
	Post Total Joint Replacement
	Home Evaluations
	Dysphagia Management
	Restorative Program
	Specialized Skin and Wound Care
	Communication Treatment
	Hearing Assessment and Treatment
	Podiatry Services

	Amputee Program
	Physical/Occupational Rehab
	Pain Management
	Laryngectomy Rehabilitation
	Cognitive/perceptual retraining
	Follow-up after discharge
	Therapeutic Massage
	Seating and Positioning Specialists

	Quality Assurance Program
	IV Fluids
	24-Hour Skilled Nursing Services
	Skilled or Intermediate Care
	Religious Services

	Beauty salon
	Social Events and Activities
	Homelike Meals
	Full Laundry and Housekeeping Services

Mary Bergren	Administrator
Mary Thompson	Social Service Director
Rebecca Gradert	Asst. Activity Director
Nona Diericx	Director of Nursing
Rebecca Schmoll	Asst. Director of Nursing
Linda Jagers	Dietary Supervisor
Steve Boll	Maintenance Supervisor
Julie Kaufman	Accounting Supervisor
Dorothy Sherbyn	Housekeeping Supervisor