Senior Living in Palos Hills, Illinois
Palos Hills is a small community in Cook County, Illinois, which forms a suburb of Chicago. According to the 2000 Census, around 22 percent of Palos Hills residents were over the age of 60.
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Independent Living
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Most seniors prefer to remain in their own homes and retain their independence, but might need assistance to do so, either permanently or temporarily after an illness or injury. Agencies that can assist with independent living and home nursing in Palos Hills include Right at Home and Alliance Home Health. Alternatively, senior residents can choose to employ a care worker privately through an agency such as Sitter City.
Residential Care
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Palos Hills has one care home for seniors who are no longer capable of independent living, the Palos Hills Extended Care Nursing Home. This home draws up an individual care program for each resident, and provides 24-hour medical care, including occupational, physical and speech therapy. There are also some leisure facilities, including a beauty salon.
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Regulation
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Home care and caregiver agencies in the state of Illinois must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) under the Home Health, Home Services and Home Nursing Agency Licensing Act. They must also be bonded and have adequate insurance.
Payment
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Since medical assistance is provided, payment for both residential care at Palos Hills Extended Care Nursing Home and for the home care agencies can be made through health care programs such as Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
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