The Admissions Department meets with applicants and/or their family members to provide facility information, tours, and to assess appropriate placement.

Requirements

The primary requirement for admission to the DuPage Convalescent Center is a need for skilled nursing care.

For long-term placement, the applicant must be a resident of DuPage County for at least one year immediately preceding admission. For sub-acute placement (short-term), the residency requirement does not apply.

The State of Illinois requires a pre-admission screening of all new residents prior to admission to any skilled nursing facility. Information regarding this requirement can be obtained through DuPage County Senior Services at 630-407-6500 or toll free at 1-800-942-9412.

 

 

 

There are 1, 2, and 3 bed rooms.  Due to limited bed availability, the resident is assigned to the bed that is available at the time of admission.

Included in Rate
Room and Board
Routine Nursing Care
Social Services
Therapeutic Activity Programs
Routine Medical Supplies (includes wheelchairs)
Linen Service (includes personal laundry)

Not Included in Rate (Billed individually)
Services of Physicians, Dentist, Optometrist, Podiatrist, Psychological Services, Ambulance Services, Transportation To and From Physician's Office and Staff Assistance/Accompaniment, Hospital Services Including X-ray and Laboratory, Medical Supplies and Equipment, Catheters, Drainage Bags, Syringes, Oxygen, Colostomy Supplies, Personal Supplies, I.V. Therapy and Supplies, Prescription Medications and Some Non-Prescription Medications, Hair Salon Services, Specialized Equipment, Physical Therapy and Physical Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy and Occupational Rehabilitation, Speech Therapy, Respiratory Therapy

For more information on rates, please contact the Admissions Office at 630-784-4315.

Insurance

The DuPage Convalescent Center accepts many different types of insurance including Medicare and Medicaid, which provide for different provisions of the above listed services.

Medicare vs. Medicaid

Medicaid

Medicaid is a federal and state financed program that is administered in Illinois by the Illinois Department of Public Aid. Benefits are available for eligible persons living in medical facilities. Eligibility for Medicaid is determined on an individual basis.

Anyone can apply for assistance. However, if you meet any of the following criteria you are strongly encouraged to apply:

• You have high medical bills and minimal income.
• You reside in a skilled nursing care facility, your spouse still lives in the community and you have limited assets and income.
• You are aged, blind or disabled with little or no income.
• You have dependent children and your income is low.

To inquire about eligibility and to receive information about the Spousal Impoverishment Act, contact the Business Office at extension 630-784-4216. To receive an application for Medicaid assistance, you or your representative can contact the local Illinois Department of Public Aid office. The office that serves DuPage County is:

Medicare

Medicare is the medical assistance program funded by the Social Security Administration of the United States Government. Limited benefits are available to residents of skilled nursing facilities. If you have questions about benefits or eligibility, please contact Medicare at 1-800-638-6833 or the Social Service Department at 630-784-4243.

We would be happy to assist you and answer any of your specific questions. For more information on the admission process please contact our Admissions Department at 630-784-4315.

Admission Forms

Admission Forms are available in PDF file format. You will need the Acrobat Reader plug-in to view or print these documents locally. Click Here to obtain a free copy of Acrobat Reader if you do not already have it installed.

Application For Admission - Short Term