Big Meadows

Experience Life Worth Living

 

Big Meadows is a private intermediate care facility committed to meeting the physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual and recreational needs of elderly individuals with respect, dignity and empathy.

We emphasize both a social model and a medical model, and we believe that companionship is the key antidote for loneliness and boredom. We also believe that being of use, and being able to give as well as receive care makes being in need an easier burden to bear.

Experience Life Worth Living at Big Meadows

Big Meadows is located in the Northwest Illinois community of Savanna, a historical town on the banks of the Mississippi River. Nestled among rolling hills and beautiful trees, deer, birds and other wild life can be viewed from the resident rooms. Residents can look out upon the flowering gardens in our scenic courtyard, or enjoy the beautiful aviary in our lobby. Our visiting dogs make rounds regularly to cuddle and play with the residents and visitors.

Mission

Our goal is to assist each resident in reaching their maximum level of independence. We strive to provide the highest quality care and all the comprehensive rehabilitation services each individual resident requires to attain their highest functional abilities.

Services

Big Meadows utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of each resident. Under the direction of our Medical Director and local physicians, individualized care plans are developed to assist each resident in attaining their fullest potential and maintaining functional abilities. The treatment team is comprised of professionals from a variety of clinical disciplines.

Restorative Nursing Care

Nursing care is provided 24 hours per day by our team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Nursing responsibilities include medication and treatment administration, training in self care skills and activities of daily living, providing range of motion exercises, taking care of personal care needs, and pressure sore treatment and prevention.

Rehabilitation & Therapy Services

Physical Therapy services are provided on-site in our Physical Therapy Clinic, under the direction of a licensed physical therapist with the assistance of rehabilitation aides. Occupational Therapy and Speech/Language Pathology are also available.

Activities

The Recreational Therapy department at Big Meadows Nursing Home utilizes recreation services The Activity department utilizes recreation services to improve or maintain residents' physical, mental, emotional and social functioning. A wide variety of recreational opportunities are provided daily, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Community outings to parks, restaurants, shops and shows are an important part of each month's calendar of activities. Other programs include horticulture therapy, bible study and church services, crafts, cards, games, cooking, social hours, picnics, bingo, bowling, and many other special events. Click here to see this month's newsletter from Big Meadows.

On-Site Physician Services

Our Medical Director makes "house calls".

Social Services

The Social Services department assists residents and families with their adjustment to life at Big Meadows. A qualified Social Worker serves as a contact for families and loved ones, and as a liaison for residents to assure that needs and concerns are addressed. The Social Services Department also conducts psychosocial group therapy and support groups, and makes referrals to other support services as appropriate.

Specialized Services and Amenities

The following services are also available to Big Meadows residents:
  • All Rooms are Private
  • Husband/Wife Suites
  • X-Ray Services
  • Respite Care
  • Hospice Services
  • Hospice Suites
  • Laboratory Services
  • Beauty Shop / Barber Services
  • Podiatry
  • Pharmacy
  • Transportation to and from Medical Appointments, if needed

Contact Us

If you have any questions for us, please do not hesitate to call us. We are happy to assist you in any way possible and we have a great deal of resources that we are willing to share.

  Big Meadows 
Experience Life Worth Living 

1000 Longmoor Ave
815-273-2238
Savanna, IL. 61074 fax: 815-273-7294
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