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Apostolic Christian Resthaven was incorporated in 1965 through the proceeds of a will from a member of the Apostolic Christian Church of Elgin. After extensive research, planning and building, the first Resthaven was licensed for 31 sheltered care (supportive) beds. After 11½ years at Bode Rd. in Elgin, Resthaven was sold on December 1, 1983 with the church’s intention to build a 49-bed skilled/ intermediate care facility on Elgin’s west countryside. Construction began in August 1984 and was completed in October 1985. The first resident was admitted to the new Apostolic Christian Resthaven on November 12, 1985. Twelve apartments were opened on April 15, 1986. One additional nursing care bed and a completed in-house laundry was added in May 1988. On January 1, 1991, six additional apartments were opened with garages.
Apostolic
Christian Resthaven is located on Elgin’s far west side.
The property was annexed by the Apostolic Christian Church to the
city of Elgin and is served by city water and sewer.
Hot water gas heat and central air conditioning serve the facility
in winter and summer for residents’ comfort. The mostly brick
building with cedar trim is located on a spacious country setting
surrounded by 200-year old oak trees on the west and north, a church and
rich farm land to the east, and residential homes across the road to the
south. Eighteen congregate
living units for the elderly with garages are attached to the north side
of the nursing home. A 1½
acre pond, stocked with bass and bluegill, is situated to the north of the
facility and parking area. The unique New
England architecture with its country setting and furnishings gives
Resthaven a truly warm, home-like atmosphere.
Resthaven is licensed by the State of Illinois Department of Public
Health for 50 beds, four private rooms and 46 semi-private beds.
Skilled or intermediate nursing care is provided to both men and
women. In order to help
residents participate in some of the activities, which they enjoyed in the
community, Resthaven also has: Beauty Parlor/ Barber Shop, which provides all the services of a larger shop. Gift shop, offering toiletries, craft items, candy and small gifts. Resident Lounge,
which holds a piano, bird aviary, rockers, love seats and small aquarium. Our congregate living apartments include a lovely dining room, two spacious sunrooms enclosed in glass with a view of the grounds, and laundry facilities.
Spiritual Programs/ Activities/ Social Services Apostolic Christian Resthaven established by the Apostolic Christian Church of Elgin, places emphasis on the spiritual needs of our residents. With this thought in mind, we offer a number of spiritual programs for our residents. These include church services on Sunday morning and afternoon and Wednesday evening, along with weekly Bible study and hymn sings. Throughout the year, various local church groups hold special singings for our residents. Our mission at Resthaven is based largely upon a theme consisting of the Christian principals of providing love, support and assistance to those we serve. An exciting
activity program is offered by Resthaven that provides a wide range of
activities for all residents. Specialized
groups from the community allow the continuation of various interests and
hobbies of residents. Arts
and crafts provide an opportunity to get in touch with one’s creative
self, and experience the satisfaction and beauty of making and doing.
Our unique, warmly decorated halls display the beauty that craft
items can give. A full range of other activities is provided seven days a
week, which satisfy the social and recreational needs of the residents.
These include games, singings, exercises, parties, music, current
events and pet therapy. Special events include picnicking and fishing on our
beautiful grounds, community shopping/dining out and holiday/birthday
parties. Each resident’s
room is equipped with TV antenna hook-up and telephone jacks for the
resident’s convenience. Resthaven also
provides for the resident’s social and emotional needs in another way.
A well-trained Social Service Designee is employed to carefully
explain all the details of “Life at Resthaven” to both potential
residents and their families, while gathering information that is
essential for a smooth transition to residency.
The Social Service Designee also consults on a regular basis with
residents and families on their special problems, concerns and questions
while serving as Resthaven’s representative at Resident Advisory Council
meetings. The council is
comprised of residents who desire to have a say in Resthaven’s policies
that affect their lives. To
assure that high quality up-to-date services are offered to our residents,
Resthaven has a Mastered Social Worker and recreational Therapist with
several years of geriatric experience to consult to our Social Service
Designee and Activity director.
To provide for our
residents’ medical needs, Resthaven offers its residents 24 hour nursing
care provided by Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses.
Ample nursing assistants provide for the personal care needs of
each resident. Resthaven has a Medical Director on call 24 hours a day in the event of an emergency for medical guidance. Medications are supplied in a 30-day unit dose system. The pharmacy is open 24 hours, 7 days per week to handle refills and new orders. Resthaven also has transfer agreement privileges with both Sherman Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin. In addition to our excellent medical care, Resthaven offers a full range of therapy services as prescribed by the attending physician. These include, but are not limited to, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, podiatry and dental care. We also encourage our residents and their families to participate in the resident’s plan of care whenever possible. This increases the potential for residents to retain or regain their self worth and independence. Our goal is to maximize each resident’s mobility and potential for resident’s mobility and potential for rehabilitation and to minimize discomfort and pain.
Three delicious,
nourishing meals are served tableside in gracious style from our clean
modern kitchen. Properly
proportioned meals, including special diets, are prepared under the direct
supervision of our highly trained dietary manager and Registered Dietitian
to provide high quality standards of nutrition. Tables seat two or
four residents in our cheerful dining room.
This provides for increased social interaction and fellowship among
our residents. Exciting dining events are offered with menus changed to accommodate holidays, parties, special events and a variety of favorite foods. Overall, dining at Resthaven is like eating at home … with the service of dining out
We believe that God, through His word, has instructed us to care for the sick, infirm and aged loved ones of our church and community. Our mission is:
“Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.” Psalm 71:9
Apostolic
Christian Resthaven is located at 2750 W. Highland Ave., ¼ mile west of
Randall Rd. in Elgin. From
I-90 (Northwest Tollway), exit at Randall Road.
Go 2-½ miles to the Highland Ave./ Randall Rd. intersection.
Turn west (right); go ¼ mile to Resthaven. From U.S. 20
Bypass, take the Randall Rd. exit north (the farthest west Elgin exit).
Go 1 mile to the Highland Ave./ Randall Rd. intersection.
Go west (left) ¼ mile west of Randall Rd. to Resthaven. From Elgin, take
Highland Ave. ¼ mile west of Randall Rd. to Resthaven. We invite your personal inspection of our unique, home-like, highly respected nursing facility and apartment complex. To inquire about a tour, making waiting list application, or admission, please write or call our Social Service Department.
Apostolic Christian Resthaven General Information as of: JANUARY 2008 ILLINOIS
PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSE:
50 Beds for Skilled Care, Intermediate Care, and
Intermediate
Light Care KINDS
OF ROOMS: 27 Total Rooms (23 double, 4 private) PAY
TYPES ACCEPTED AS OF ABOVE DATE:
Private Pay, Medicaid, Private Insurance NUMBER
OF BEDS CERTIFIED: Medicaid - 50: No
guarantee to be future participant in RESIDENTS
NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION: A. Who
uses tobacco products or alcohol on Apostolic Christian Resthaven premises
or is B.
Who requires mental treatment C.
Who is destructive of property, self, or other persons D. Who
is suffering from a communicable, contagious or infectious disease without
prior E.
Who is under 18 years of age without prior written approval from
the Department of F.
When ten percent of current Apostolic Christian Resthaven residents
are under age 60, then G.
Who is developmentally disabled and needs programming for such
conditions Apostolic Christian Resthaven admits those residents under the care of a physician, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or whether or not the resident has executed an advance directive for care. The same eligibility requirements and resident services are assigned and available, without distinction, to all residents and visitors regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability or whether or not the resident has executed an advance directive for care. All persons and organizations having occasion either to refer residents for services or to recommend our long term care facility are advised to do so without regard to same.
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