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My wife and I really like Pekin Hospital.


It was very busy that day but everything went like clockwork. I did not have to wait long to go back for my procedure. Nurses always had time to answer my questions – good sense of team work.


My mother has Alzheimer's and really doesn't remember things on her own to take care of herself. My mother and I were especially pleased with the care that the Home Health aide provided - very kind, patient, and friendly.


When I was taken to Radiology, the x-ray tech was very concerned about my privacy. I was very impressed.


I really liked the Home Health nurses and therapists. They took my pain away. I think this is a very good program.


The Ambulatory Surgery Department was a very pleasant introduction to your hospital's patient care facilities.


Everyone - even the CNAs on the floor and transporters - was outstanding. I have just never seen that type of personal care like my Dad received the few days he was at Pekin Hospital.


All of the people in Intensive Care and Critical Care should be recognized because they are a great group of workers.


Your Home Health staff is excellent and very caring.


The doctor was very upbeat and made the visit to the hospital as much of a good visit as possible. He was very good at making my daughter laugh.


Everyone was kind and considerate. They were very helpful with the directions about what I should do when I get home.



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Pekin Hospital
600 S. 13th St.
Pekin, IL 61554
(309) 347-1151
 
Home Health Care














Pekin Hospital Home Health provides expert nursing care in the comfort of your own home. At Home Health, we're not only good at taking care of you, we're good at cheering you up. Many of our patients find that our visits are the highlight of their day. With a bright smile and a friendly chat, spirits are instantly lifted? hearts are warmed.

Home Health is staffed by registered nurses and certified nursing assistants ? all have gone through careful background checks before joining our team. For more information, please call (309)353-0371.

Pekin Hospital Home Health wants you to know that you have the right to choose your home healthcare provider. Federal Law requires that patients be informed of their options for home care, and this is very important to us. The social services department at Pekin Hospital will provide you with a list of the many options available to you so that you can make an informed decision about who will be coming to your home.

If you or a loved one will be going to an assisted living facility, you can still choose your home healthcare provider. Assisted living facilities do not have contracts with home care providers. It is important that you have control over who takes care of you or your loved one. Choosing the right agency can make a tremendous difference in your recovery.


What is the history of Pekin Hospital's Home Health?

Pekin Hospital's Home Health was the first hospital-based program in the state, established in 1960. Licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health and certified by Medicare, Medicaid and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Pekin Hospital Home Health is also accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations and is a member of the Illinois Home Care Council.

Why should it matter to me that Home Health is hospital-based?

Being hospital-based means we have access to resources such as diabetic educators, wound ostomy specialists, dieticians and specialty supplies that assist us in providing the quality of care you deserve.

What services does Home Health offer?

Pekin Hospital's Home Health provides comprehensive services, including:

  • Comprehensive patient assessment by registered nurses
  • Patient and family education for diabetes, wound care, catheter management, pain control and nutritional support
  • Medication instruction and monitoring
  • Rehabilitation assistance by skilled therapists
  • Personal care assistance by certified nursing assistants

Who is eligible for Home Health?

Home Health determines eligibility on a case-by-case basis. If your physician grants a referral, we will assess your condition and decide your service needs based on that evaluation. We provide service without regard to age, sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin or physical disability.

What role will the patient's physician play in Home Health?

The patient's personal physician directs the plan of care, receives progress reports about the patient's condition and adjusts services in response to changes in condition.

What is the cost?

The cost of Home Health is determined by the types of services the patient needs. The expenses may be covered totally, or in part, by Medicare, Medicaid or private health insurance. Our staff can help you determine insurance coverage before our visits begin. We will also complete the necessary forms and will bill Medicare, Medicaid or the patient's private health insurance company directly.

How can I arrange for Home Health?

For more information, talk to your physician about Pekin Hospital Home Health. You can also call us at (309) 353-0371. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During evenings or weekends, call the same number and ask to speak to the nurse on call.



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