Homestead Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Collinsvil offers different types of care for seniors who need help with daily activities, and there are some folks who don't need to be watched every minute but still can't live on their own safely, and then you also have those who get more hands-on nursing or therapy after a hospital stay, and there's always someone around if folks need help with medicines, bathing, dressing, or getting around. Homestead has 88 certified beds, but most days there are about 32 residents, and they accept both Medicare and Medicaid, so you've got families from the Collinsville area who need different ways to pay, and the staff here includes Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Registered Nurses. The building is fully sprinklered for fire safety, and they aren't part of a hospital or a bigger retirement setting, just focused on nursing and rehabilitation, and they do participate in Medicare's quality measures, so you can check their star ratings and see the data about care minutes per resident.
There's a good variety of rooms, with private and semi-private furnished spaces, kitchenettes, cable TV, telephones, private bathrooms, air conditioning, and internet, and they've even got community spots like a movie theater, game room, activity and arts rooms, a library, a salon, and walking paths, plus a garden and outdoor areas for fresh air when people want it. Food options are pretty flexible, and a chef runs the kitchen with different menus, including choices if someone has food allergies or needs a special diet, and meals are always ready restaurant-style throughout the day. Residents join group activities like movie nights and music, there are outings and social clubs, and there's help with laundry, housekeeping, and even moving in if someone needs it, and transportation is available both for getting to appointments and for other trips arranged by the staff.
For health needs, they provide skilled nursing care, therapy for recovery after hospital stays, specialized care for things like pressure sores, wound care, pain, diabetes, and help if someone wears out easily or has trouble with bladder or bowel control, and if a resident needs to stay in bed or use a chair most of the time, the staff know how to help them safely. Therapy like physical and occupational support is available daily, and there are programs for infection control, memory care, hospice help, and long-term care for chronic needs, plus wellness programs in a fitness room for those who are able, and all the staff are trained to handle emergencies with a 24-hour call system.
Homestead provides family support, lets families visit, has religious services for spiritual needs, and brings together residents and families with councils to share ideas and talk about life at the home, and staff talk about being dedicated and experienced, working closely with residents and families to adjust care as needs change. A professional team supervises residents, making sure folks who need help with daily life - bathing, dressing, eating, or moving - get attention, and the community aims to keep people comfortable, safe, and as independent as possible. Homestead Nursing And Rehabilitation Of Collinsvil has helped people in the area for a long time and stays focused on good care, with a real effort toward helping seniors recover, stay healthy, and feel supported.
