Polo Rehab & Health Care Center

Polo Rehab & Health Care Center sits at 703 E Buffalo St in Polo, Illinois, and people often hear about it when talking about nursing homes in the area, because folks know they provide a range of senior care options, including assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services, and they also offer memory care programs for those with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, so it tends to work out for people who need extra help with daily living or have health challenges that need regular attention. The place runs Monday through Friday from eight in the morning to five at night and has staff who are trained to handle daily needs like help with bathing and meals, medication management, and more involved medical care for wounds or folks who need palliative care, and if something happens like a storm or a tornado watch or even a fire, the building is set up to keep everyone safe, with procedures to move residents into an emergency shelter, usually at the Polo High School gym, and staff ready to help in those situations, and they even have a roof-top HVAC unit that can take a beating in bad weather, so they keep an eye on things during storms. The staff work with doctors and therapists to set up care plans that fit each resident-no matter if someone needs physical therapy, occupational help, speech therapy, or someone to help with activities of daily living-since they seem to want everyone to get back as much independence as possible, and for those needing help after surgery or a hospital stay, they offer recuperative and respite care, while also providing hospice services for folks near the end of life. The place keeps people busy by offering laundry services, free rides to local medical appointments, a beauty shop, and a calendar that sometimes includes lunch outings, music concert trips, gardening, picnics, and indoor activities, making it easier for people to stay active and socialize. Communication with families goes on regularly, and staff try to connect with both residents and their loved ones about any changes, so everyone stays in the loop, and if someone wants to get a feel for the place before moving in, they do welcome tours during business hours so you can look around and see how things run, which might help people decide if it's the right fit. They don't have telehealth options for medical care, and there's no official accreditation listed, but families looking after loved ones can always get expert guidance from their staff about long-term care, and past reviewers have given them high marks, though there aren't many reviews yet.