Hillcrest Home, located in Geneseo, Illinois, is a nursing home that has served seniors and those in need since its early days as the Henry County Poor Farm, then later as the Henry County Infirmary and the Henry County Convalescent Home, and it's owned and operated by the people of Henry County, which means a local Health & Human Services Committee meets every month to review how things are going there, and a licensed nursing home administrator oversees the daily work. The building itself got a big upgrade in 2012, after the older part was demolished in 2009, so now you've got a renovated spot with a new front entrance under a brick canopy, more space for dining, and a patio for fresh air, and the whole property has landscaped grounds and an outdoor garden where residents can sit and enjoy nature when the weather's nice. The facility has 106 semiprivate beds, and the rooms come with safety and handicap features, which is handy for those who may not get around as easily, and 24-hour skilled nursing care is always on hand if someone needs help, plus pain management and wound care, stroke care, and all the support you'd expect like hospice and respite services, and it's licensed for Medicare, Medicaid, hospice, respite care, and assistance for veterans. There are nurses, speech and language pathologists, and both occupational and physical therapists working with residents, and they offer intravenous and intermediate care, as well as special programs for those who need memory care, high acuity care, or help with mental wellness. Residents who are mostly confined to bed get full help with bathing, dressing, and grooming from a trained staff, and on-call maintenance and housekeeping keep everything running.
You'll find a dining hall where everyone eats together, with meals provided, and there's a laundry service to keep up with the basics, while a salon and barbershop in the building makes it simple to keep up with haircuts or a shave. Hillcrest Home provides arts and crafts, religious activities, bridge games, and other social events throughout the week, plus off-site outings for those who want a change of scenery, and there's a volunteer program and photo gallery that keeps family connected to daily life. The staff set up activities for both spiritual and recreational needs, not just medical care, so people can enjoy crafts, conversation, and worship if they wish, and they run an ombudsman program to look out for residents' rights. For those with specific medical needs, you've got podiatry by specialists who visit, as well as full occupational, physical, and speech therapy. The place also pays attention to safety, and the building, originally built in 1912 as a fireproof structure, had a layout for men, women, and the administrative staff, and although the building has changed, the mission of serving people with disabilities, illnesses, or people who need quality assisted living continues. Hillcrest Home offers both independent and assisted living options, even care for those needing extra help with daily activities or living with memory loss, and families who want to visit or take a tour can make arrangements to see the inside, talk with staff, and meet other residents to know what life is really like there. All in all, Hillcrest Home focuses on providing steady care and a variety of activities, while keeping the grounds comfortable and accessible for seniors and adults who may have special needs, and it stays rooted in its long history of serving the people of Henry County.
