Idylwood Care Center is dedicated to fostering a community where individuals are empowered to take an active, expert role in managing their own care. The philosophy at Idylwood is centered around the idea that each person is unique, whole, and deeply connected to their environment. Residents are encouraged to make choices that lead to more meaningful, healthier lives, with the overarching mission of providing everyone with a reason to look forward to each day. Wellness at Idylwood is seen as a holistic goal, achieved through nurturing the health, happiness, and overall well-being of both residents and staff. The focus is on creating an environment where individuals can progress toward their fullest potential across physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions.
The community at Idylwood Care Center thrives in part due to its beautiful and enriching environment. Residents and staff work together to cultivate the care center’s own vegetable gardens, harvesting fresh produce for cooking activities that become both therapeutic and social gatherings. Flower beds, a rose garden, and multiple outdoor patios provide additional spaces for relaxation and meaningful engagement. Many of these activities, including gardening and cooking, are led by occupational therapists and dedicated activity staff, integrating everyday life into therapeutic practice. These distinctive programs and environments have earned recognition, with Idylwood’s services being featured in notable publications and receiving accolades for excellence in programming.
Central to the campus are two distinct areas: The Gardens at Idylwood and The Courtyard at Idylwood. The Gardens at Idylwood is a specialized 66-bed facility focused on short-term rehabilitation as well as extended stays, offering access to three large outdoor patios with shaded, comfortable areas for dining and recreation. The wheelchair-accessible garden, complete with elevated planters, ensures everyone—including those with mobility challenges—can enjoy gardening. Dining at The Gardens features a homelike atmosphere, with facilities that allow residents to socialize informally or participate in structured cooking activities, often led by the staff chef.
The care provided at The Gardens at Idylwood includes a spectrum of rehabilitation services. Physical therapy programs address needs such as post joint replacement care, stroke rehabilitation, fall prevention, arthritis treatment, and more, using both traditional modalities and modern therapies. Occupational therapy is tailored towards retraining activities of daily living, preparing residents for home management, providing safety awareness instruction, and teaching energy conservation techniques. Speech therapy is available for those facing challenges with communication, cognition, or swallowing, particularly due to stroke or head injury. Idylwood Care Center stands out for integrating alternative therapies—including culinary and horticultural activities—into rehabilitation, enhancing outcomes and often shortening recovery times by connecting therapy to everyday life.
The Courtyard at Idylwood, a 106-bed skilled nursing facility, serves individuals who have both medical and behavioral health needs. The center offers specialized services not typically available in traditional skilled nursing facilities, focusing on stabilizing complex behavioral and medical symptoms and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. Residents at The Courtyard receive individualized support and resources tailored to their unique circumstances, providing a break from difficult living situations and paving the way for potential discharge to lower levels of care. Through comprehensive skilled nursing services and targeted clinical programming, Idylwood Care Center is committed to delivering the highest quality care.
Community engagement is a vital part of life at Idylwood. One example is the Idylwood Olympics, an Olympic-style competition in which both residents and staff participate. This event fosters camaraderie and a shared sense of purpose, making sports and the Olympic spirit part of daily life and further uniting those who live and work at Idylwood. The care center’s dedication to meaningful programming has been recognized at the state level for excellence, reinforcing its reputation as a community rooted in active participation, mutual respect, and a holistic approach to care.