Our History

Founded in 1975, Deerbrook Care Centre is a 214-bed facility located in the heart of Joliet, in close proximity to St. Joseph’s and Silver Cross Hospitals. Our fully renovated, beautifully designed and landscaped facility is widely recognized as one of the most attractive in the area.

Through the years, Deerbrook has continued growing and evolving to meet community needs, and today offers a full continuum of care, from temporary respite to short-term rehabilitation to long-term skilled nursing care, and a broad array of specialty programs and services.

Moreover, our proximity to all area hospitals provides immediate access to specialists in virtually every area of medicine, as well as emergency care, should it be required.

Philosophy

At Deerbrook you will find that the spirit behind our “Yes we can” motto is brought vividly to life by our entire staff -- by always being courteous, thoughtful, attentive, respectful, and willing to go the extra mile. We approach every request, every opportunity to be of service, and every daily challenge with a positive attitude and warm, caring smile.

We take pride in our resident-centered philosophy and approach to care. Whether in our short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, or specialty programs, this philosophy is reflected in our commitment to promoting optimum independence and quality of life for all those who pass through our doors.

Here at Deerbrook, the typical institutional way of living has been transformed into one that is truly “home” to the greatest degree possible.
Gone are the highly structured routines and schedules, as well as the all-too-common sense of loneliness and isolation. Instead, caregiving is based on individual needs, life-long patterns and personal preferences. Schedules are flexible and activities spontaneous. People are engaged --physically, socially and mentally. Choices abound. Relationships are created and, with them, a sense of community and belonging.

Our Care Services

Deerbrook offers a full continuum of care, from temporary respite care, to long-term skilled nursing, to hospice services. We also provide exceptional short-term rehabilitation and a range of specialty programs and services. Together with our compassionate, personalized approach, these comprehensive capabilities have helped establish our long-standing reputation for excellence in senior care. To learn more about a specific program or service, click any of the following topics –

• Alzheimer's/Dementia care in a designated unit
• Cancer care
• Comprehensive discharge planning
• Diabetes management
• Electrical stimulation therapy
• Enteral (tube) nutrition
• Hospice care
• IV therapies/TPN
• Neuromuscular re-education
• Nutritional management
• On-site assessments
• Orthopedic rehab
• Ostomy care
• Outpatient rehab
• Pain management
• Patient, resident and family counseling
• Physical, occupational and speech therapy
• Podiatry, optometry and dental services
• Post surgical rehab
• Respiratory therapy
• Respite care
• Stroke rehab
• Tracheostomy care
• Transitional care
• Wound care