History
Founded in 1975, Deerbrook Care Centre is a 214-bed facility located in the heart of Joliet, in close proximity to St. Joseph's and Silver Cross Hospitals. Our fully renovated, beautifully designed and landscaped facility is widely recognized as one of the most attractive in the area. Through the years, Deerbrook has continued growing and evolving to meet community needs, and today offers a full continuum of care, from temporary respite to short-term rehabilitation to long-term skilled nursing care, and a broad array of specialty programs and services. Moreover, our proximity to all area hospitals provides immediate access to specialists in virtually every area of medicine, as well as emergency care, should it be required.
Specialties
Deerbrook offers a full continuum of care, from respite care, to long-term skilled nursing, to hospice services. We also provide exceptional short-term rehabilitation and a range of specialty programs and services. Together with our compassionate, personalized approach, these comprehensive capabilities have helped establish our long-standing reputation for excellence in senior care. Specialties: Alzheimer's/Dementia care in a designated unit Cancer care Comprehensive discharge planning Diabetes management Electrical stimulation therapy Enteral (tube) nutrition Hospice care IV therapies/TPN Neuromuscular re-education Nutritional management On-site assessments Orthopedic rehab Ostomy care Outpatient rehab Pain management Patient, resident and family counseling Physical, occupational and speech therapy Podiatry, optometry and dental services Post surgical rehab Respiratory therapy Respite Care Stroke Rehab Tracheostomy Care Transitional Care Wound Care