Personalized Senior Rehabilitation in Illinois

Seniors who choose short-term Rehabilitation at Balmoral Care Center benefit from a personalized approach to recovery. The team of experts in our senior Rehabilitation center near Chicago develops tailored care plans to address each individual’s specific needs and goals, whether they are recovering from surgery, injury or illness. It’s just part of what makes Lake Forest Place among the best retirement communities in Illinois. We can help you or your loved one:

• Regain strength
• Improve balance
• Increase mobility after joint replacement
• Get you back to your daily lives after a hospital stay

Short-term Rehabilitation at Balmoral Care Center at Lake Forest Place provides a holistic approach to recovery, addressing physical, emotional, and social needs in a comfortable and supportive environment.

The Highlands Assisted Living at Lake Forest Place caters to seniors who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs), like bathing, dressing, and medication management,but don’t require 24/7 Skilled Nursing care. The emphasis is on providing a supportive environment that promotes independence and social engagement while offering assistance as needed.

Yes. The Balmoral Care Center at Lake Forest Place offers 24/7 Skilled Nursing care. Our services are designed for individuals who require a higher level of medical care and attention than can be provided in Assisted Living or at home.

It depends on your needs. At our senior Rehabilitation center in Lake Forest, each person receives an individualized treatment plan based on their situation, physician orders, and therapist recommendations. We’ll provide the most appropriate services, as your therapy team recommends, after admission.

No, occupational therapy and physical therapy are not the same. They are similar in that they both help restore strength and mobility. However, occupational therapy focuses on helping older adults improve their ability to perform daily tasks by modifying the physical environment and using adaptive techniques.

Focus:

• Physical Therapy (PT): Restoring mobility, strength, and physical function; reducing pain and preventing injury
• Occupational Therapy (OT): Helping people perform daily activities and routines; adapting environments and tasks to individual abilities

Treatment Approaches:

• Physical Therapy: Exercises, manual therapy, stretching, gait training, balance work, modalities like heat/ice/ultrasound
• Occupational Therapy: Adaptive equipment training, fine motor skill exercises, cognitive strategies, home safety modifications, activity simplification

Conditions Treated:

• Physical Therapy: Post-surgery recovery, sports injuries, arthritis, stroke Rehabilitation, back/neck pain, balance disorders
• Occupational Therapy: Stroke recovery, dementia/Alzheimer’s, arthritis affecting daily tasks, recovering autonomy after injury or illness, age-related decline in functioning

Simple Way to Remember:

• Physical Therapy: Gets you moving
• Occupational Therapy: Gets you living

The typical length of a short-term Rehabilitation stay can vary depending on individual needs and progress, but it generally ranges from 20 to 100 days. Prior to your discharge from our senior Rehab center, we’ll develop a plan with you and your family members to determine any equipment needs and in-home services you may require.

The best way is through your primary care physician or a specialist involved in your care. They can assess your needs and recommend a suitable Rehabilitation program. When making recommendations, they will consider your insurance coverage, medical needs, and personal preferences.