What is
Skilled Nursing?

Skilled Nursing is a senior living option that offers 24/7 care for seniors requiring long-term support, as well as those recovering from surgery and in need of extra assistance during rehabilitation. Our close-knit team of skilled medical professionals and caregivers is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to our residents every day.

At Sunny Acres, we see our residents not just as patients but as valued members of our family, and we go above and beyond to ensure their well-being throughout their stay.

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The Road
to Recovery

Sunny Acres’ rehabilitation services provide seniors with expert care in a warm, home-like environment, helping them recover from surgery or major medical events like a stroke or heart attack.

While we cherish time spent with our residents, our primary goal is to get them back on their feet, so they can return to their independent lifestyle safely and confidently.

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Our Therapy Services

Providing great care that puts the patient first is our top priority, and we do this by offering different therapy options during recovery. With our dedicated team, residents get care that fits their needs, helping them recover well and return home safely.

Short Term Rehab

Recover from injury, illness, or surgery in a supportive setting with our short-term rehab program. Our team of therapists, nurses, and nutritionists are committed to helping patients regain their strength and independence.

Physical Therapy

Start your recovery journey with confidence through our comprehensive physical therapy program. We’re dedicated to helping you regain your physical health with exercises focused on muscle strengthening, range of motion, coordination, and balance.

Speech Therapy

Our speech therapy teams help seniors strengthen their oral muscles through personalized programs to improve breathing, voice control, & swallowing.

Occupational Therapy

Occupational therapy involves three steps: evaluation, intervention, and outcomes, all focused on improving the ability to perform daily tasks. Our personalized programs help enhance life skills, promote independence, and ensure safe task completion.

Our Caring Team

At Sunny Acres, we offer a range of high-quality care options, delivered by a dedicated staff who understand that our residents are more than just numbers—they are individuals with unique needs, and we’re proud to serve them with compassion and respect.

IV Care

At Sunny Acres, our skilled nurses provide expert care with both temporary and permanent IV therapy, making sure seniors in Petersburg get the precise and compassionate treatment they need.

Hospice

Sunny Acres’ hospice care coordination provides compassionate end-of-life support for seniors and their families, focusing on comfort, pain relief, and emotional well-being in their final days.

Respite Care

When caregivers need a well-earned break or have other personal and professional matters to attend to, Respite Care at Sunny Acres offers a short-term stay with 24/7 support for their loved one. We love welcoming short term residents into our family and provide their family with peace of mind.

Wound Care

Sunny Acres takes a comprehensive approach to wound care, focusing on both treatment and prevention. We work closely with specialists to create personalized treatment plans for our cherished residents that promote faster healing and help prevent future skin issues.

Committed to Keeping You Healthy

Medicare Benefits

We proudly provide Medicare-Certified skilled nursing care that exceeds nationwide standards. Our helpful and informed team helps seniors who are eligible for reimbursements covering short-term skilled care navigate their Medicare benefits.

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Dietary Needs

Residents enjoy three nutritious home cooked meals daily, with options that include low-sodium and diabetic-friendly dishes, ensuring both health and taste are always the top priority.

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Green Tree Pharmacy

We’re pleased to partner with Green Tree Pharmacy, an Illinois-based provider focused on senior living communities. Their team makes sure our residents get the right medication and also offers helpful insurance and billing support to families, making the care experience we provide at Sunny Acres even better.

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Woman watering her hanging flowers.

Clinical Capabilities

Our Medical Director and team provide a wide variety of treatments, including:

Therapy

Peripheral IV Insertion/Management

PICC and Central Line Management

Breathing Assistance

Wound Care/Wound VAC

Comfort Care & Hospice Services

X-Ray Services

EKG Services

Laboratory Services

For more information, or to schedule your stay, please call us at 217-632-2334!

Short Term Rehab

At Sunny Acres, our mission is to provide exceptional, patient-centered care for seniors as they heal. Our rehab-to-home program offers more intensive care than acute settings, with longer treatment sessions, targeted exercises, and specialized education to prepare patients for their return home.

The length of a short-term rehab stay at Sunny Acres can vary, from a few days to several weeks or up to 100 days, depending on individual recovery needs. Our goal is to support successful recoveries, ensuring residents return home safely, fully prepared, and confident in resuming their daily activities.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is key to restoring function, helping with injury recovery, and relieving discomfort. Our specialized team tailors therapy to seniors' needs, focusing on flexibility, posture, balance, and coordination. With these area of focus seniors can confidently return to navigating around their home, yard, and community with a significantly lower risk of falls or other accidents.

Speech Therapy

Our skilled speech therapists help seniors with issues like heart conditions, nervous system disorders, and swallowing problems (dysphagia) that can affect eating and cause weight loss. We offer personalized programs with muscle exercises, head positioning, and diet changes to strengthen muscles and improve swallowing, using non-invasive methods to achieve these goals.

The length of a short-term rehab stay at Sunny Acres can vary, from a few days to several weeks or up to 100 days, depending on individual recovery needs. Our goal is to support successful recoveries, ensuring residents return home safely, fully prepared, and confident in resuming their daily activities.

Occupational Therapy

Working closely with our physical therapy team, our occupational therapists help residents with important tasks like morning routines and household chores, building confidence and teaching safety techniques.

Before discharge, therapists do a thorough home assessment to ensure safety, spot potential hazards, and help set up any needed equipment, so residents can return to daily life with confidence.

IV Care

Our skilled nursing staff provides IV therapy for seniors, understanding the special care needed for aging skin, making sure to minimize bruising or other injury. Our trained team administers IVs for various health needs, delivering medication, fluid replacement, hydration, and electrolyte balance with care and precision to keep residents healthy and active.

Caring End-of-Life Services

When a senior’s illness reaches a point where recovery isn’t possible, our team works cooperatively with hospice organizations that focus on comfort, pain relief, and emotional and spiritual support. A dedicated team including medical staff, clergy, social workers, and family members, work together to prioritize the well-being of your loved one. The most important aspects of end-of-life care are comfort, compassion, and honoring final wishes.

Respite Care

Respite care offers a short-term stay for seniors, giving caregivers a chance to recharge. Our skilled and compassionate staff provide 24/7 care, ensuring continuous support throughout the stay. Unlike adult day services, our respite care covers all needs during the entire stay. It's an ideal option for caregivers who need to be away for business or personal reasons, knowing their loved ones will be well cared for with access to services likes:

  • Medication management
  • Personal assistance
  • 24-hour nursing care
  • Socialization and activities
  • Mealtime assistance
  • Quality & delicious nutrition options
  • Laundry and housekeeping services

For those considering a permanent home for their loved ones, respite care serves as an opportunity to familiarize seniors with the nursing home environment and team. Contact us today to inquire about respite care options, knowing that our caring and compassionate team will treat your family as part of ours.

Wound Care

Wound care is crucial for seniors as aging affects skin strength and healing. Surgical cuts, accidents, and pressure can cause tough wounds, especially with conditions like diabetes. At Sunny Acres, our skilled nursing team works with wound doctors and specialists to create personalized care plans for all types of wounds, including pressure ulcers, diabetic wounds, and post-surgery wounds. Our goal is faster healing, better infection control, and fewer hospital stays.

Medicare Benefits

Our staff dieticians are instrumental in ensuring residents' nutritional requirements are fulfilled with fresh, home-style meals. Offering three meals daily, we cater to diverse dietary requirements, including low-sodium, diabetic-conscious, or easy to chew soft options, aligning out tasty meals plans with health goals. Caloric intake is carefully calculated and monitored for each resident, and snacks and beverages are provided outside of meal time to make sure each resident’s needs are being met.

Dietary Needs

Our staff dieticians are instrumental in ensuring residents' nutritional requirements are fulfilled with fresh, home-style meals. Offering three meals daily, we cater to diverse dietary requirements, including low-sodium, diabetic-conscious, or easy to chew soft options, aligning out tasty meals plans with health goals. Caloric intake is carefully calculated and monitored for each resident, and snacks and beverages are provided outside of meal time to make sure each resident’s needs are being met.

Green Tree Pharmacy 

At Sunny Acres, meeting the needs of our residents is our top priority, and our partnership with Green Tree Pharmacy shows this commitment. Green Tree ensures precise and efficient ordering and distribution of medication. Their geriatric pharmacy experts work closely with our care team during monthly medication reviews and provide recommendations on labs and dosing. The stress of ordering and administering medications is completely removed for our residents and their loved ones.