Montebello Health Care Center
Montebello Health Care Center
1599 Keokuk Street
Hamilton, IL 62341
Telephone: 217-847-3931
FAX: 217-847-2049
E-Mail monthcc@adams.net
Contact Person: Christine Baxter
Hours of Operation: 24 hours per day, 7 days a week
Eligibility:
The majority of our admissions are of geriatric age. Admissions are
done on an individual basis with age not alwayks being the determining
factor. There is no requirement that clients must be within an income
range.
Fees:
Semi-private rooms: $71.00 per day
Deluxe Private: 85.00 per day
Referral Proceures:
1. Area Hospital discharge planners
2. Physicians
3. Home Health Agencies
SERVICES
Aging
Montebello Health Care Center provides a service to our aging
community. We offer therapies and nursing care to enable the return
of our client to their home setting whenever possible. In the event
that our client is no longer able to remain at home, we offer a
long-term placement.
Respite and adult day care are also offered by Montebello to area
care givers.
Alzheimer's Disease
Every person with Alzheimer's Disease or a related disorder is
different. No one has the ability to predict which symptoms will
occur or how rapidly the disease will progress with any individual.
We are happy to admit those clients who we feeel can be safely cared
fo by our staff and who pose no threat to themselves, staff or residents.
We provide a system utilizing the Wander Guard (bracelet and door alarm)
throughout the facility for those who may attempt to leave in their confusion.
Assistive Devices
Wheel chairs, canes, walkers dining utensils, and devices to aid in A.D.L.S. are available upon admission at Montebello Health Care.
Cancer, Diabetes, and Heart/Blood Vessel Diseases
Cancer, diabetes, and heart and blood vessel diseases are sometimes exhibited, by our clients. Through physician's orders Moentebello's nurses assist in the treatment of these disorders.
Food Service
Meals and special diets at Montebello Health Care Center are planned
by a registered dietician. three quality meals per day with supplements
and special diets per physician's order. Breakfast buffet, dessert cart,
soft serve ice cream and special event meals are offered at Montebello Health Care Center.
Hospice
Montebello Health Care offers Hospice through Blessing Hospital.
Podiatrists
Richard Sowelles, D.P.M., as well as National FootCare Association, provide podiatric care for Montebello's residents.
Rehabilitation
Montebello HealthCare rehabilitiatio aides assist our registered therapists in the implementation of a client's therapy program.
Respiratory Therapy
A contract with Keokuk Area Hospital, Keokuk, Iowa enables Montebello HealthCare Center to provide respiratory therapy to those clients in need.
Senior Citizen Services
In the event that a senior citizen is in need of addresses/phone numbers dealing with senior services, our Social Service personnel are happy to provide them.
Therapies
Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy are provided to Montebello residents, per physicians orders, under contract with NovaCare.
Vision
Vision care for Montebello HealthCare Center residents is
available through Vision Care Outreach, a community service
of Vision Care Association.
Dr. Roger W. Fitch, O.D.
1125 N. Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL 61606
309-676-2575
Volunteer Programs
Volunteers play an important role at Montebello in providing
friendship and help to our residents. Montebello HealthCare Center
does have a volunteer program with various recognition events offered
to our volunteers throught the year. If interested in volunteering,
contact Chris Baxter at 217-847-3931.
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