DeKalb County Nursing Home is a 190 bed skilled care facility
licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The Nursing Home is
certified for participation in the Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid)
programs. The Nursing Home has a current operating budget in excess of 7 million
dollars.
The staff of the Nursing Home comprises about 45% of the total labor force
employed by the county of DeKalb, Admissions are coordinated through the Nursing
Home’s Social Services Department. A plan of care is developed for each
resident through an interdisciplinary process of problem identification and goal
setting. The nursing home is committed to providing the highest quality of
rehabilitation services through combining our specialized services with other
supportive services to optimize each residents recovery. Our Medicare
Rehabilitation Programs are customized to each residents needs.
Resident goals are attained through planning by the Departments of
Rehabilitation, Activities, Social Services, Nursing and Dietary Services. Many
other departments at the Home are also responsible for indirectly providing
quality care: Business Office, Education, Laundry, Housekeeping and Building
Maintenance.
The Volunteer Program is an essential component in
bringing extra services and attention to the residents. The Rehab & Nursing
Center Auxiliary sponsors fund-raising activities and manages the Peddler Shop and
Cart. The Nursing Home Foundation provides funds for capital and other resident
and facility needs.