Bishop Wicke Health & Rehab Center is a medium-sized, nonprofit health and rehabilitation facility offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services in a supportive setting. With a capacity for 120 residents, the center participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it a viable option for individuals seeking financial assistance with their care needs. While it is not integrated into a continuing care retirement community, Bishop Wicke Health & Rehab Center stands out for its commitment to providing specialized care tailored to each resident’s medical and personal needs.
The facility has earned a reputation for excellence in short-term rehabilitation, particularly for patients recovering from hospital stays due to events such as stroke, heart attack, infection, or accidental injury. Residents benefit from high staff engagement, with an average of 4 hours and 35 minutes of nurse staffing provided per resident each day. This level of staffing applies throughout the week, including weekends, ensuring consistent attention and care. The center’s dedicated rehabilitation team focuses on helping residents regain strength and independence, with measurable outcomes—approximately 60% of residents discharged from short-term rehabilitation care are able to return home.
Long-term care at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehab Center is designed for those who require daily assistance with medical, personal, and non-medical needs. The care team helps residents maintain their ability to move, eat, and perform other daily activities, with over 84% of residents able to retain a degree of self-care. The center is proactive about resident health, demonstrated by its high annual influenza vaccination rate, which exceeds 90%. Attention is also given to residents' well-being through programs that help preserve mobility and range of motion, as well as supplying appropriate assistance and adaptive equipment for eating and daily activities.
Resident safety, comfort, and quality of life are priorities at Bishop Wicke Health & Rehab Center. The facility fosters a homelike environment and is attentive to residents’ needs, from daily living support to specialized care such as continence management and urinary health. The kitchen and dining services are regularly monitored to ensure high standards are met for food quality, sources, and service; special equipment is provided to support those with unique dietary needs.
Regular health, fire, and safety inspections are conducted to ensure adherence to professional standards and timely correction of identified concerns, with records reflecting prompt action and an ongoing focus on maintaining safety. In the past three years, there have been no imposed fines or payment denials, speaking to the center’s consistent approach to quality care.
For individuals seeking a reputable, well-staffed, and resident-centered environment for rehabilitation or long-term care, Bishop Wicke Health & Rehab Center offers the resources and commitment necessary for both recovery and ongoing wellness.