What is Skilled Nursing?

At Vonderlieth Living Center, our 5 Star Medicare-certified skilled nursing community provides 24/7 care for seniors needing post-surgical or rehabilitation support, as well as long-term care. Our skilled team of licensed nurses and compassionate caregivers ensures an optimal recovery environment. With round-the-clock medical staff, we offer comprehensive therapeutic interventions, tailored to each resident’s needs.

Recovery & Rehabilitation
For those recovering from strokes, heart attacks, or surgeries, our skilled nursing home provides a range of therapies to help regain independence. Our dedicated team supports relearning motor skills and adapting to new equipment, ensuring a smooth transition back home. Vonderlieth Living Center’s focus is on healing with supportive surroundings, making our location the ideal setting for seniors on their recovery journey.

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Therapy Services to Get Home Quickly

Our top priority is delivering exceptional, patient-centered care with a range of therapy choices throughout the recovery process. With our committed team, residents receive top-tier care tailored to their health and well-being, guiding successful rehabilitation journeys and safe transitions back home.

Physical Therapy

Embark on your recuperation journey with confidence through our comprehensive physical therapy program. We take pride in guiding individuals towards regained physical health, utilizing exercises that include muscle strengthening, range of motion, coordination, and balance.

Outpatient Therapy

Experience comprehensive outpatient therapy at our skilled nursing facility (returning home the same day!) with your scheduled appointment and private entrance, where advanced treatments support your journey to improved health and independence.

Short Term Rehab

Experience a supportive environment for recovery from injury, illness, or surgery with our short-term rehabilitation program. Our team of therapists, licensed nurses, and nutritionists are dedicated to restoring patients to their previous level of function and independence.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy has a three-part process; evaluation, intervention, & outcomes that may impact their ability to perform daily tasks. Our individualized programs aim to enhance life skills, promote independence, and ensure safe task navigation.

Speech Therapy

Our speech therapy teams help seniors strengthen their oral muscles through personalized programs to improve breathing, swallowing and the voice.

Hospice

Hospice care at Vonderlieth Living Center offers compassionate end-of-life support for seniors and their families, focusing on providing comfort, pain relief, and emotional well-being in their final days.

Caring End-of-Life Services
When a senior’s illness reaches a stage where recovery is no longer possible, hospice care emphasizes comfort, pain alleviation, and emotional and spiritual care. A dedicated hospice care team includes trained medical staff, clergy, social workers, and family members, all working together to prioritize the well-being of their loved ones. The most important elements of end-of-life care are comfort, compassion, and honoring final wishes.

Five-Star Care: A Tradition of Excellence

For over 50 years, Vonderlieth Living Center has provided exceptional, patient-centered care. We ensure that residents receive the highest quality care, as confirmed by our 5-star rating!

Wound Care

Vonderlieth Living Center addresses wound care with a comprehensive approach, focusing on both treatment and prevention. We work closely with specialists to develop personalized treatment plans that promote quicker healing and help prevent future skin breakdown.

Respite Care

When caregivers need a well-deserved break or have pressing matters to attend to, Respite Care at Vonderlieth Living Center is a short-term stay that provides 24/7 support to their loved one, providing top tier care and peace of mind.

IV Care

Our skilled team of nurses in Mount Pulaski provide expert, temporary intravenous medication and permanent IV therapy, ensuring seniors receive the care they need with precision and compassion.

 We Are Here to Serve Our Resident’s Needs

Medicare Benefits

We proudly provide 5-star Medicare-Certified skilled nursing care that exceeds nationwide standards. Our experienced team helps seniors who are eligible for reimbursements covering short-term skilled care navigate their Medicare benefits.

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Dietary Needs

Residents enjoy three nutritious meals daily, ranging from low-sodium options to diabetic-conscious dishes, ensuring both health and taste are prioritized.

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 Green Tree Pharmacy

We are delighted to partner with Green Tree Pharmacy, an Illinois-based provider dedicated to senior living communities. Their knowledgeable team ensures our residents receive the correct medication. Additionally, they offer valuable insurance and billing support to families, enhancing the overall care experience.

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Clinical Capabilities

Our Medical Director and team provide a wide variety of treatments, including:

Therapy

Peripheral IV Insertion/Management

PICC and Central Line Management

Breathing Assistance

Wound Care/Wound VAC

Comfort Care & Hospice Services

X-Ray Services

EKG Services

Laboratory Services

For more information, or to schedule your stay, please call us at 217-792-3218!

Physical Therapy 

Physical therapy plays a vital role in restoring functionality, aiding in injury recovery, and easing discomfort. Our specialized team focuses on tailored therapeutic approaches for seniors, addressing concerns like flexibility, posture, balance, and coordination.

Outpatient Therapy

Our outpatient therapy services cater to those recovering from illnesses, surgeries, or hospital stays, including accidents, injuries, or procedures like joint replacements. By creating individualized treatment plans, outpatient therapy allows seniors to recover at home while maintaining their daily routines and accessing top-notch therapeutic care. Our experienced team, specializing in various therapy disciplines, ensures a tailored approach to each individual's recovery goals.

Short Term Rehab 

At Vonderlieth Living Center, our mission revolves around providing exceptional, patient-centered care for seniors as they heal. Rehab to home is more intensive than acute care with longer treatment sessions, targeted exercise training, and specialized education to prepare patients for their return home.

The duration of a patient's short-term rehabilitation stay can vary, ranging from a few days to several weeks or, in some cases, up to 100 days, depending on their recovery needs. We aim to facilitate successful recoveries that empower residents to return home safely, fully equipped, and confident in resuming their daily activities.

Occupational Therapy

Collaborating closely with our physical therapy team, our occupational therapists guide residents through essential tasks like morning routines and household chores, fostering confidence and teaching techniques for safety.

Prior to discharge, therapists conduct a comprehensive home assessment to ensure safety, identify potential hazards, and assist with necessary equipment setup. This preparation enables a confident and secure return to everyday life.

Speech Therapy

Our skilled speech therapists specialize in assisting seniors with conditions such as cardiac episodes, nervous system disorders, and esophageal issues, including dysphagia; a swallowing disorder that can affect food intake and cause weight loss. Through personalized programs that incorporate muscle exercises, head postures, and dietary adjustments, we provide non-invasive methods for muscle strengthening and swallowing rehabilitation.

Wound Care

A critical concern for seniors is wound care, as aging affects skin fragility and healing abilities. Surgical incisions, accidents, and pressure can lead to challenging wounds, especially when conditions like diabetes and venous hypertension are involved. Our skilled nursing team works closely with wound physicians, primary care doctors, and other specialists to develop personalized care plans for various types of wounds, including pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, arterial wounds, diabetic neuropathic wounds, and post-surgical wounds. Our dedicated wound care services aim for faster healing, better infection management, and reduced hospital stays.

Respite Care

Respite care offers a short-term stay for seniors, providing caregivers with a much-needed break to recharge. Our skilled and compassionate staff provide around-the-clock care, ensuring continuous support for seniors during their stay. Unlike adult day services, our respite care offers comprehensive care throughout the entire stay. This valuable option is perfect for caregivers who need to leave home for business trips or personal reasons, allowing their loved ones to stay on our campus with access to services such as:

  • Medication management
  • Personal assistance
  • 24-hour nursing care
  • Socialization and activities
  • Mealtime assistance
  • Quality nutrition options
  • Laundry and housekeeping services

For those considering a permanent home for their loved ones, respite care serves as an opportunity to familiarize seniors with the nursing home environment and team. Contact us today to inquire about respite care options, knowing that our caring and compassionate team will treat your family as part of ours.

IV Care

At Vonderlieth Living Center, our highly skilled nursing staff provides intravenous (IV) therapy for seniors, understanding the crucial need for professional care for aging skin. Our expertly trained team administers IVs for various health concerns, providing swift and effective medication, fluid replacement, hydration, and correction of electrolyte imbalances.

Medicare Benefits

Medicare includes multiple parts:

  • Part A is hospital insurance, which covers hospital stays, care in a skilled nursing home, hospice care, and some home health care. This is the type of Medicare that covers the seniors’ inpatient hospital stay, and short-term skilled nursing stays with certain restrictions. Medicare covers skilled nursing care if a senior spends at least three midnights as an in-patient in the hospital.
  • Part B is medical insurance and includes certain doctors’ services, outpatient care, medical supplies, and preventive services.
  • Part C is a combination of each of the previously mentioned parts packaged together for one cost.
  • Part D is prescription drug coverage.

In most cases, when a senior has been admitted as an in-patient hospitalized for a minimum of three midnights and requires skilled nursing care, Medicare Part A provides coverage for a short-term stay. Following this initial period, extended services may be covered with supplementary insurance such as Blue Cross Blue Shield. The Vonderlieth team, boasting decades of experience in working with the Medicare program, assists seniors in understanding and navigating their benefits. We provide comprehensive information about coverage before and throughout their stay.

Dietary Needs

Our dieticians are instrumental in ensuring residents' nutritional requirements are fulfilled with fresh, home-style meals. Offering three wholesome and appetizing meals daily, we cater to diverse dietary requirements, including low-sodium, diabetic-conscious, or mechanical soft options, to align meal plans to health goals. Caloric intake is carefully calculated and monitored for each resident, supplemented with snacks and beverages.

Green Tree Pharmacy

Meeting the needs of our residents is the highest priority at Vonderlieth Living Center, and our partnership with Green Tree Pharmacy exemplifies this commitment. Green Tree excels in the precise and efficient ordering and distribution of medication. Their geriatric pharmaceutical experts work closely with our care providers during monthly medication reviews and pharmacy recommendations related to labs and dosing.