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Hancock
County Nursing Home
403 South Adams Street
Carthage, IL |
In 1970, the Hancock
County Nursing Home, a separate not-for-profit corporation, was built
and licensed for 51 skilled beds. In 1991, the nursing home underwent
a major expansion and renovation project increasing its bed capacity
to 57 beds. The expansion included a larger dining facility and a
larger activity room, creating a more pleasant atmosphere for the
residents. Physically attached to Memorial Hospital, Hancock County
Nursing Home is conveniently located to provide residents with
complete access to high-quality healthcare.
The staff of Hancock County Nursing Home is committed to providing
quality long-term care and takes a great deal of pride in the care
given to the residents. Hancock County Nursing Home provides service
to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin,
handicap, age or gender. Hancock County Nursing Home is licensed by
the State of Illinois and certified for Medicaid. |
Mission
Memorial Hospital and Hancock County Nursing Home are dedicated to
improving health by providing education and wellness programs and
innovative services at all stages of life. |
Vision
Memorial
Hospital and Hancock County Nursing Home will become the employer of
choice of modern and innovative health care for the residents of our
service area and will develop cooperative relationships with social
service agencies and other health care providers. |
Value Statement
In order to fulfill our mission and work toward our mission, Hancock
County Nursing Home believes in:
Ethical decision making based on integrity and truthfulness
- Ensuring respect and dignity for the rights of the individual
- Ensuring confidentiality
- Exceeding customer expectations
- Commitment and loyalty
- Addressing spiritual and emotional needs as part of the healing
process
- Emphasizing and strengthening customer focus |
Quality Statement
Hancock County Nursing Home’s definition of quality includes, but
is not limited to the following:
- Thoughtful and prompt attention to all customers
- Appropriate upgrade of equipment
- Competent and courteous staff
- Communication that promotes equality, respect, and
understanding
- Continuing education on all levels
- Constant monitoring of performance and processes
- Cleanliness and maintenance of the facility
- Community education |
Our Facility
We’re very proud of the physical beauty of our nursing home. A
popular gathering place for our residents is our spacious dining room
which was added to the nursing home in 1991. We have a large screen
television, piano, and library facilities available as well as a
unique bird aviary which was provided to the nursing home through
memorial funds and the Women’s Auxiliary. A fenced mini-park, complete
with a gazebo, is located just outside the dining room. Completely
wheelchair accessible, the park provides a wonderful area for outdoor
activities. Also available on the premises for residents is a recently
remodeled beauty shop. The Hancock County Nursing Home has a computer
area with easy access for resident use. Assistance is provided to
residents in sending e-mail messages and pictures to family and
friends. It's a fun new way for residents to stay in touch with
loved ones. Residents learn with assistance from staff to use the
mouse and one way of practicing this is by playing solitaire. Other
computer games are available. If you would like to e-mail a friend
or relative at the facility, please use the following address:
hcnhres@hcnhtlc.org |
Services
- Activities for residents; e.g. BINGO, reading, folding
projects
- Adult Day Care Program
- In-house church services
- Physical rehabilitation
- In-house pets – dog, cat and birds – which promotes Eden
philosophy of
giving the residents an opportunity to not only receive care,
but to provide
care to a living thing.
- Resident/family picnics
- Specialize in personal care in a family-like atmosphere
- Social Services
- Activities with school children and daycare providers |
Reimbursement Management
We accept private pay and Medicaid reimbursement. We ask for
payment one month in advance and you will be billed on a monthly
basis. If you receive Medicaid you will be notified by Medicaid what
portion of the bill is your responsibility. If discharge occurs,
refunds are given for any days not used. For those who carry Long Term
Insurance we do not accept assignment, but will assist you in filing
for your insurance benefits.
Free insurance verification and filing is available for all nursing
home residents. Nursing home insurance varies greatly from carrier to
carrier, and we strongly recommend a thorough review of all policies
prior to a resident’s admission. Although we do not participate in the
Medicare program, many of the Medicare supplemental insurance programs
will still cover care provided in our facility because we are licensed
by the State of Illinois. |
Activity Program
Meeting the needs of each resident is the primary goal of the
activity program. Designed to provide a wide range of therapeutic
activities, our program focuses on all areas of a person’s well being,
including their physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. A wide
variety of both individual and group activities are offered: including
games, crafts, baking, religious programs, exercises, family picnics
and potlucks, ice cream socials, pizza parties, and seasonal and
holiday activities. We encourage residents to attend any and all
activities that are of interest to them. In addition, family and
friends are encouraged to participate in scheduled activities with the
residents. Bedside programs are provided for those residents who are
not able to come to the activity area. Hancock County Nursing Home has
a handicapped accessible bus with a wheelchair lift available for
scenic drives through the country. |
Rehabilitation Services
Three levels of Rehabilitation/Restorative Care is offered,
focusing on restoring or compensating for skills lost through disease
or changes in physiology.
Level I – Formalized therapies, Physical Therapy, Occupational
Therapy, and Speech Therapy offered by therapist when certain criteria
are met.
Level II – Restorative care for those who have had formal therapy and
have shown progress and continue to have rehab potential. This level
is supervised by the Therapist, a Rehabilitation Nurse and performed
by a full time Rehabilitation aide.
Level III – Basic Restorative Care to promote maintenance of current
abilities.
For more information: Contact the Director of Nursing at 217-357-6860 or Business Office Manager at 217-357-6896 |
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