Welcome

On behalf of the residents and staff of Effingham Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to you and your loved one. The staff of Effingham Rehabilitation & Health Care Center strives for excellence in obtaining each resident’s individual needs and goals to attain their highest level of independence.

Our main objective is to provide excellent nursing care. We have a very dedicated and caring nursing staff to meet your needs. We also offer an exciting activity and social service department to provide for your social needs. We strongly encourage family involvement with our residents at any time.

Thank you for the opportunity to care for you or your loved ones. If at any time you would like to offer suggestions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call me at Effingham Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, (217) 347-7781. We would like to thank you for choosing Effingham Rehabilitation & Health Care Center.

Our facility is located at the back of a quiet residential neighborhood. Nature is all around us, as we are surrounded by wooded areas and animal sightings of all sorts are not uncommon. Our goal is to create a nurturing, home-like environment for all of our residents, regardless of whether they are here simply for short-term therapy before returning home or for long-term care. We hope that you will come by for a tour of our grounds and facility or call with any questions.

1610 N. Lakewood Drive
Effingham, IL 62401
P. (217) 347-7781
F. (217) 347-7463

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Facility is clean smells nice and staff very friendly
Garyll W.
Garyll W.
Micah and her staff did a great job honoring the Veterans with the program that they had.
betsy U.
betsy U.
Friendly staff and residents!
Tiffany S.
Tiffany S.
Effingham Rehab and Healthcare Center has a great family environment. The staff members are friendly and always seeking to provide the best for their residents!
Kristen L
Kristen L
Great staff, very compassionate and caring! Highly recommend!
Michael B.
Michael B.
New administration is really making efforts to make this facility the best.
Kathleen S.
Kathleen S.
Such a wonderful facility with wonderful staff!
Rebecca S.
Rebecca S.
l have been here for almost three months. the staff have all been so carrying and helpful. if I needed to cry they held me. I can say good is very good everyone kind and helpful. they doing a lot of remolding all looks good
Barbra F.
Barbra F.
Enjoyed our visit with my brother. Impressed with the new administrator and condition and improvements to the facility. Thanks for all you do for Bruce.
Brad M.
Brad M.
We are writing to share our feedback and experience with Effingham Rehab and Healthcare Center. Our loved one entered the center in September 2022 (nearly 2 years ago). We have been very pleased with the love, service, and care that has been given. On our first visit to research homes, Micah, the center’s director, apologized that the flooring was in disarray due to in-progress remodeling. We told her we did not come to see her floors but her heart. We spent a good deal of time that day with Micah, and she showed us her heart. And she has showed us that same heart over the past 2 years. She is an amazing, wise young woman who truly loves the residents and her team. She runs a tight ship and she is not a desk-sitting executive. We always see her being so kind to the residents. One day an elderly gentleman was upset and crying. Micah got down on her knees on the floor in front of his wheelchair and spoke kindly to him and gave him a hug. Her love and care was clear. She calmed him. This love pervades the Center. Micah requires the same of her team. The team has made several recommendations and adjustments that have helped our loved one tremendously, both physically and emotionally. The team constantly communicates with us keeping us apprised of any activities or concerns. When you look for a home for your loved one, don’t look for the glitz of a brand new facility. Look into the eyes and hearts of the care givers. If you find a leader and a team who love and care for people, you have found a rare treasure. Micah and her team are that treasure. They continue to be for us. So for all the servants and care givers at Effingham Rehab, THANK YOU! You have one of the hardest jobs in the world. Caring for those who cannot care for themselves. As the Bible says, “the least of these”. We love you as you love those you are caring for. Fred & Lori
Fred S.
Fred S.
My daughter has been in this facility for a number of years. It was not always a good place for her. Because of the care she received there in the past I had no trust in the workers or the administration. Since Mika has been there its a 1-80 turn around. I have trust that my daughter is taken care of. I no longer worry about her if I am not able to come check on her. Check on her is what I did before Mika. Now I visit with my daughter because there are no longer major issues with her care. This facility has come a long way. I would recommend Effingham Rehabilitation to anyone for their loved ones care
Sharon H.
Sharon H.
Great staff
TerrI B.
TerrI B.
Very clean and Wonderful staff. Great place for loved ones
Stephanie W.
Stephanie W.
This is a small, family like facility that has a wonderful atmosphere.
Shari L.
Shari L.
Recently I have had the pleasure of working professionally with the amazing group at Effingham Rehab. I reached out the them to assist with the relocation of a resident from their Skilled Facility into my Supportive Living Facility, and was very pleasantly surprised. I worked closely with Emily, the Social Services Director, who worked very hard to ensure a smooth and successful transition. The thing that got me and made me leave this review wasn't my interactions with the building, although that was very pleasant, it was what the lady we relocated had to say. I spent several hours with her hearing all about the PEOPLE from Effingham Rehab. The staff that she now considers family. Everyone from the smart young hard working Administrator, to Emily who went out of her way to ensure this resident had shoes and clothes when she had lost everything before going there. I heard about the CNAs that made her feel like she was loved and accepted, and about the nurses who always took extra time to make her feel special. I have been in Long Term Healthcare for over 20 years, and we often only hear the negative in this buisness so when I see a place that is working hard everyday to improve for their residents I think it should be acknowledged. So I want to personally commend the Management and Staff for exceeding expectations and improving residents lives!!!
Amanda M.
Amanda M.
Effingham Rehabilitation has advanced so far recently and continue to make forward strides. Their administrator is dedicated to make improvements physically to the building and to the processes internally.
Rachel G.
Rachel G.
Small facility, well staffed , very knowledgeable.
1948coupe
1948coupe
So far, so, happy!!!, "my man", is receiving great ,knowledgeable medical health care.Glad he is being treated with kindness,concern,and 😃 smiles. "Thank you", to all who have helped: My Jolly Sweet,Keen,Giant. ❤️My hubby❤️ Thank you!!! and God bless!!! you and yours💜💫🙏🏼💫💜
Jean C.
Jean C.
Many updates being made to match the updated leadership team! The staff here are like family and the residents are well cared for!
Katie H.
Katie H.
Great facility and caring staff!
Gretchen W.
Gretchen W.
Keep up the good work
Dustin B.
Dustin B.
The administrator has a heart of gold and the staff follow in her lead. 5/5 recommend!!
Michael W.
Michael W.
Great staff and leadership at Effingham Rehab & Health Care. Your loved ones will receive great care at this premiere facility.
Geno
Geno
This facility has changed so much for the better! New administrative staff as well as an increased census and not to mention the remodeling of the facility has greatly improved!
Karli E.
Karli E.
This is such a great facility. It’s the hidden gem in Effingham for nursing homes! From the staff and the residents, this facility will make your loved one feel right at home during their transition to a nursing home environment!
Anna R.
Anna R.
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Activities

  • Religious services (all denom.)
  • Luncheon Outings
  • Resident council
  • Parties
  • Scenic Rides
  • Music/Karaoke
  • Senior citizen outings
  • Visitation to hospitals
  • Cookouts
  • Beauty/Barber shop
  • Shopping
  • Food council
  • Holiday Parties
  • Van Transportation
  • Exercise programs
  • Community Bingo

Programs

Effingham Rehabilitation & Health Care Center offers a variety of individualized care programs and medical services to help residents regain function and get the most out of life.

Nursing

Our Nursing Team consists of compassionate, well-educated professionals whose skills and experience are focused on meeting the total care needs of our residents! Our nursing staff is continually updated and trained on the most progressive treatment options available anywhere. They are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to serve our residents and answer your questions!

Dietary

Our dietary specialists know the value of a well-prepared, appetizing meal. They are uniquely equipped to meet the specialized dietary needs of our clientele as well as accommodating a wide variety of personal preferences shaped by a lifetime of experience. Our modern and sanitary kitchen is a model for our industry. Friends and family members are encouraged to join us for delicious meals on a regular basis. There is a small charge for those wishing to join us.

Social

Our social service team in conjunction with our interdisciplinary team generates quality programs whose purpose is to fulfill the varied needs of our residents. The goal of our activities team is to provide a dynamic and stimulating home environment. Both departments provide challenging individual and group programming designed to promote intellectual, physical and social stimulation and rehabilitation.

Medical

  • 24-hour pharmacy service
  • 24-hour laboratory service
  • Facility podiatrist and his staff make regularly scheduled visits to the facility.
  • On-site audiology consultation
  • X-ray service…on-site

Pathways Rehabilitation

Pathways offers a full rehab experience for a wide variety of adults with need for rehabilitation following a hospitalization after an injury, illness, or planned procedure. Our experienced and dedicated rehabilitation team, including therapists, nurses and social services professionals, work with individuals to return to a safe and independent level of function. Pathways professionals are equipped to meet the needs of most diagnostic situations, including:

  • Orthopedic
  • Neurological
  • Cardiac
  • Pulmonary
  • & Many Others
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What They’re Saying

Petersen Health Care was an absolute answer to prayers for our family as we sought the proper facility for our Aunt. The facilities are very home-like, and the care and love given to the residents by the staff is exceptional. I would recommend Petersen Health Care to anyone looking for a home for their loved one with dementia.

Family Member

Everyone from housekeeping to the nursing staff is wonderful. I know that my mom is in the hands of wonderful, caring people. When she came there 2 years ago, I wasn’t sure I was doing the right thing, but you have proven over and over again that it was the best thing for her that I could have ever done when I could no longer meet her needs myself. Thank you for taking such good care of my mom

Family Member of a Resident

I recently was a short-term resident at Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care following surgery. The staff was incredible and deserve special mention. I appreciated the service and, most of all, the friendship extended to me when I was a resident there. All the CNAs tended to my needs. Their gentle and kind attention was exceptional; I am sure it sped my recovery. Those who prepared and served my meals also played a big role. The food was excellent and the cheery smiles of the servers brightened the sometimes stressful days. The Pathways therapists pushed me to stretch those stiff muscles.

I am sure that I would not be doing as well as I am – and be back in my own apartment — without them. Those who made it possible for me to get to my doctor appointments aided tremendously. It was definitely easier for me in the Polo Rehab van than in a car. You gentlemen are true gentle-men. I truly feel that the Polo Rehabilitation and Health Care facility is one of the best available in this area. I cannot thank all the staff enough. It is top notch nursing care.

Successful Therapy Patient

Well, this was the best decision I could have made for Mom. Every staff person listened to me as though my concerns were their only concerns. They took into consideration all of Mom’s individual needs, even her personal preferences that were not within the normal protocols of the nursing home. They really listened when I talked. They kept me informed. They respected her wishes, through me, since she could no longer express herself.

Family Member

The time has come to leave the beautiful people in this place. Having been here before, I was impressed with the new therapy department. Occupational Therapy has helped me learn new ways to put on my shoes and socks and I can do it by myself. Physical Therapy has helped to strengthen my legs and get me back to walking again. If I need therapy again, I will definately come here!

Successful Therapy Patient

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