Arcola Health Care Center is a medium-sized, for-profit nursing facility that provides both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. Corporate owned and designed for individuals needing daily assistance with medical and non-medical needs, the center participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, ensuring access to a range of financial options for residents. With a capacity of 100 beds, Arcola Health Care Center primarily serves the senior community, helping residents recover from hospital stays and addressing ongoing care requirements.
Residents at Arcola Health Care Center typically receive an average of 2 hours and 19 minutes of nurse staffing per day, with staffing consistency rated lower on weekends compared to weekdays. Short-term rehabilitation services are offered primarily to patients recovering from hospital stays due to conditions such as stroke, heart attack, infections, or accidental injuries. The facility focuses on supporting the transition from hospital to home, though specific percentages for residents returning directly to their homes are not available. During stays, 5.7% of residents experienced falls resulting in major injuries, and a similar percentage required hospitalization for serious infections. Emergency room visits for short-term residents occurred at a rate of 20.1%.
For long-term care, Arcola Health Care Center assists residents in retaining daily self-care abilities, with 72.4% maintaining independence in activities like moving, eating, and using the bathroom. The center places significant emphasis on preventative health measures, as indicated by its high rate of annual flu vaccination coverage at 90.8%. Emergency room visits for long-term residents are tracked, showing a rate of 2.4 visits per 1,000 patient days, reflecting efforts to provide comprehensive oversight and care.
Routine inspections conducted by state and federal agencies have identified areas where additional attention is warranted, including the timely assessment and updating of resident care plans, appropriate reporting and investigation of potential abuse or neglect, and the provision of a safe and accessible environment. The center also aims to provide specialized rehabilitative services when required, ensures the availability of proper communication systems for residents, and upholds standards for accident prevention and infection control. Several inspection findings have addressed the need for better accessibility, privacy in communication, environmental cleanliness, and accurate posting of nurse staffing information.
Arcola Health Care Center is not part of a larger continuing care retirement community. It strives to provide a supportive, homelike environment that accommodates both the medical and personal care needs of its residents, from comprehensive care plans to infection prevention protocols. The facility’s approach emphasizes individualized care, with efforts made to coordinate assessments with pre-admission screening and ensure that interventions and services are tailored to residents' evolving health conditions. The goal is to maintain a comfortable, safe, and dignified living space for all who choose to call Arcola Health Care Center home.
