Illinois Knights Templar Home - Paxton, IL

Illinois Knights Templar Home

450 East Fulton Street
Paxton, Illinois 60957

Phone numbers:
217-379-2116
800-458-2027

Mission Statement

Our mission is to be the standard of excellence in the Long-term Health Care Industry as evaluated by quality of care, service to the residents, and efficiency of operation; thereby, becoming the most economical facility for the residents. We will accomplish this mission in accordance with stated values and principles of conduct.

Our Amenities

Illinois Knights Templar Home offers a constant and wide-ranging variety of socially and mentally stimulating activities that appeal to all residents, from the very social resident to the less active one. At our Home, we offer:

* The companionship of friends, neighbors, family and guests
* Beautifully landscaped grounds with a patio and an inside courtyard for outdoor activities
* A pleasant arts and crafts room for activities like bingo, scrap booking and cooking
* Large-screen TV for movies
* Church and Bible class provided by local ministers and church-related outings
* Volunteers, including teens in the summer, who bring a variety of talents to the Home
* Ice cream socials with ice cream from our Sweet Shoppe
* Beauty and barber shop providing a full range of grooming services
* Transportation Services
* Opportunity to attend local Masonic functions
* Monthly activity and menu calendar
* Monthly newsletter for residents and their families
* Resident council to involve residents in nursing home concerns if they wish
* Family involvement through family council
* Aviary with 14 varieties of birds
* Monthly banquet meals hosted by various commanderies from around the State of Illinois
* Involvement in festivities throughout the local community and surrounding areas
* 24-hour skilled nursing care by a caring, professional staff
* Physical, occupational and speech therapy
* Therapists who help residents regain their confidence, independence, and sense of well-being
* Psycho-social programs to meet emotional needs of residents
* Medically-related social services which enable residents to keep appointments with dentists, ophthalmologists, physicians and others, with ease and comfort
* Assistance with medication, eating, bathing and dressing as needed
* Emergency response system in each room and bathroom
* Podiatry services available

NEW FRIENDS BECOME OLD FRIENDS

One of the nicest things about Illinois Knights Templar Home is making new friends.

A new resident soon becomes old friends with staff members, roommates, and other residents. Some of them really are old friends, with the cordial setting of our Home encouraging renewal of friendships begun long ago. Family members who visit also make friends with other residents. Volunteers and consultants extend their friendship. Pets become instant friends and inspire friendly conversations when they visit. Children of every age are especially welcome. You'll never be lonely at our Home!

RESPITE CARE

For those home caregivers who need some time away from home and caregiving, we offer short term Respite Care for their loved ones. You can have peace of mind to know that your loved one is being cared for and all of their needs addressed.

THE ACTIVE LIFE

There are quiet times at Illinois Knights Templar Home, but never a dull moment. Residents can keep as busy as they like in a wide variety of activities for mind, body and spirit, from the very social to the very private. In the aptly-named activity room residents gather for arts and crafts, cooking, board games, scrabble, pinochle, and dominos and enjoy hot cocoa and homemade soup. Or they can enjoy popcorn and movies on the large screen TV. Sundays are special with church services in our Home and there is a bible study and the rosary during the week. We have a beauty shop and a barber shop.

In good weather, many activities take place on our beautifully landscaped grounds. A patio and a pavilion are available for social events. At all times of the year, our van takes residents to shop, eat, sightsee, visit the public library, and attend performances.

A Resident Council and Family Council allow residents and families to voice their concerns and suggestions.

SKILLED CARE

Our diversified therapy team allows the patients to receive rehabilitative care complimentary to their personal stage of recovery. Our trained team offers Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy.

When you walk through our doors, you can feel the Brotherly Love!

CARING EMPLOYEES

Everyone who is chosen to be an employee of our Home must be highly qualified in two ways. First the person must have the proper training, certification and experience in that person's area of expertise. Second, the person must really care about employing those skills to the fullest in the service of our residents. Their care is what makes our Home a home and our family of staff and residents a true family.

DELICIOUS DINING EVERYDAY

Every day of the year, the skilled kitchen staff at Illinois Knights Templar Home gets up before daybreak and work until after dark to prepare three full meals for our residents. A delicious variety of food is served in our spacious dining room. When the weather is nice, residents can choose to take meals on our shaded patio. Whatever they choose, residents will find meals that are not only tasty, but nutritious. Each month's menu is carefully planned by a licensed dietician to be both nourishing and appealing. Once a month, a formal banquet is shared with family and friends, sponsored by different commanderies.

From time to time, residents have the opportunity to try their hand in making snacks and meals in the Activity Room, which has a fully-equipped kitchen. And those who live in townhouses have kitchens and may do their own cooking if they wish.