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Hitz Memorial Home offers physical, speech and occupational rehabilitation services through Encore Rehabilitation Services, 7 days a week. Our therapy services are offered to our residents by a team of licensed, caring professionals who are skilled in adapting treatments to fit the resident’s needs. Encore Rehabilitation Services offers E-stim and ultrasound as part of their therapy regimen. Restoring our residents’ body and mind is the ultimate goal of our rehabilitation team.
Post-surgery rehabilitation
• Endurance / Strengthening
• Wound Care
• Stroke Recovery
• Cardiac Care
• Pain Management
• Post orthopedic Surgery
• Low vision
• Neuromuscular electrical stimulation/vital stem
• Seating Wheelchair positioning
• Contracture management
• Balance/ Fall management
• Neurological disorders
-MS, Parkinson & Cerebral Palsy
• Cognitive linguistics Therapy
• Dysphagia (Swallow) Therapy
• Speech language Therapy
• Urinary Incontinence
Our Rehabilitation Services Staff
Jessica Sams, COTA/L
– Program Director
– Over 15 years experience
– Geriatric Certified
– 15 years experience with CVA, Dementia, Orthopedic and Cardiac Rehab Patients
– Specializes in wheelchair positioning and splinting modalities
– Specializes in Ultrasound and E-Stim Certified
Heather Porter, PTA– Over 21 years of experience
– Certified in E-Stim Ultrasound modalities
– Experience with orthopedic and dementia rehab patients
David Hamilton, Speech Therapist
– Over 4 years experience
– Specializes in Swallow & Cognition
– Experience with CVA, Dementia, Communication Dysphasia
– Extensive training in Swallowing Disorders related to aging
Find out what its like to experience the Hitz Memorial Home Difference. At Hitz Memorial, it’s like living at your own home.
This facility does not currently meet the minimum staffing ratios required by law. Posted at the direction of the Illinois Department of Public Health.