Meridian Village
27 Auerbach Place
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
618.288.3700
REACH Short Stay at Meridian Village
It’s a comprehensive approach to recovery and rehabilitation following a qualifying hospital stay. It’s teamwork dedicated to maximizing your ability. And it’s right here at Meridian Village. Our REACH Short Stay household is the optimal setting for REACHing your potential in an environment where you can work hard and rest well. Here, you can actively progress toward increased capability and strength. Our experienced team will work with you and your family to define your goals and prepare a personalized plan of action.
Call 618.205.2126 or e-mail us today to learn more!
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What We Offer
REACH Short Stay at Meridian Village offers all the comforts of home, plus so much more. Our private rooms, companion rooms, and companion suites are equipped with phones and flat screen TVs. Comfortable surroundings include access to a living room with fireplace, veranda, dining area, and fully appointed kitchen. A spa, laundry room, beauty/barber shop, and indoor pool are also available.
Amenities
- Interdisciplinary expertise from a team that includes licensed nursing, therapy, nutritional management, social services, and spiritual care.
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy provided according to your plan of care.
- A therapy room dedicated to short-term rehabilitation, with additional therapy in spaces closely resembling home so you can practice daily activities.
- A focus on improving activities of daily living to your highest potential.
- Licensed nursing care as well as medication assistance.
- A wireless urgent call system for convenient access to medical help.
- Transportation service for doctors visits.
- Diverse social, cultural, and educational services year round.
- Beautiful countryside surroundings.
- Superb dining services with options to fit your lifestyle.
- A faith inspired community with onsite chaplain and spiritual services.
- Neurological rehabilitation
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Fall management and balance training
- Pain management
- Home management skills
- Home safety assessment
- Dysphasia (communication) therapy
- Dysphagia (swallowing) therapy
- Cognitive therapy
- Urinary incontinence and pelvic floor retraining
- Edema control
Services
REACH Short Stay is Medicare-certified and delivers the same level of exceptional, person-centered care found throughout Meridian Village. From delicious meals to individualized attention, our staff is dedicated to getting to know you and meeting your needs, no matter how long or short your stay.
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Testimonial
I’m 87, and I’ve been independent all this time. I’ve never had any kind of illness or injury before, so what a shock it was when I fell in December and had to go into rehab.
But I’ve had wonderful help here. The staff are all good, especially in the therapy department. At other places, they’ll tell you, “You’re going to do this.” Here, it’s more like, “Well, let’s try this.” It’s so much more friendly, and that makes a huge difference. They make you feel like you really can do it—and that’s such a big help.
I have a rather large family, and they can’t believe there’s a place like this. Oh my goodness. They have created such a homey atmosphere here, a family atmosphere.
I’ve asked my kids, “How am I ever going to get un-spoiled?”
Millie Overholtz
REACH Short Stay guest
Our Promise To You
Meridian Village is part of Lutheran Senior Services, one of the largest not-for-profit senior care networks of its kind in the country. Our goal is to create the highest quality Continuing Care Retirement Communities possible, with a full array of personalized features to customize the retirement living experience for each person. Here, we honor and cherish people of all faiths, respecting their beliefs and helping them stay in touch with their personal faith practices.
Our Staff
Greetings!
Greetings from our family here at Meridian Village!
It's so easy to get to know your neighbors here. Whether you're taking part in one of our many leisure events, enjoying dinner in our top-rated dining room, or just walking down the hall, new friends have a way of presenting themselves every time you open your door.
Here, you can be as busy as you want to be. Swim in our heated pool. Relax in our hot tub. Attend one of our fitness classes. Explore our library. Go on one of our many day trips. Join a Wii contest. Or just enjoy a quiet night in with family or friends. The possibilities are endless!
We invite you to come visit us at Meridian Village, where our residents aren't our top priority--they're our ONLY priority.
Sincerely,
Colleen Bottens
Executive Director
Our Staff
Executive Director
ph 618.205.4216
The Executive Director for Meridian Village, Colleen Bottens, brings over 20 years of experience working with seniors in various settings. Colleen began her career as a caregiver and has most recently served as an executive director for CCRC and assisted living communities in the Chicago area. She holds a degree in social work from Governors State University in Illinois.
Care Center Administrator
ph 618.205.4201
The Care Center Administrator for Meridian Village is Jacque Bogner. She has over eight years of experience in skilled nursing and assisted living communities. Jacque came to Meridian Village in the spring of 2007. She has a bachelor’s degree from Greenville College and a master’s degree from Nova Southeastern University. Jacque and her husband, Erik, live in Greenville, Illinois, where they enjoy spending time in the outdoors and visiting with their families.
Director of Nursing
ph 618.205.4218
Beth Sahuri joined Meridian Village in January 2010 as director of nursing for the skilled nursing community. Beth has worked with older adults in acute and long term care for over 14 years, as well as adults with developmental disabilities. A graduate of Lewis and Clark Community College with an associate's degree in applied science, Beth is an emergency medical technician, a certified nurse’s assistant, and a licensed practical nurse. Beth has lived in Bethalto, Illinois, with her husband Nabil and her son Adam.
Chaplain
ph 618.205.4210
Rev. Brad Thomas received a Masters of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary. He served for a year at Laclede Groves as a vicar/chaplain intern, where he received CPE training and experience ministering to the LSS staff and residents. Brad received a master’s degree from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and worked for Western Printing Machinery Company for twelve years, eventually as Vice President of Business Development. Brad is married to Susan. They have a son, Benjamin, and a dog, Henry.
Pricing
Making the move to a senior living community is an investment in your own peace of mind. When you become a resident at Meridian Village, you get priority access to higher levels of care as your needs change. So the earlier you choose to make that move, the greater the benefits you’ll experience.
Pricing
Costs for REACH Short Stay are assessed on a daily basis. For specific pricing, contact our health services counselor by calling 618.205.2126 or by email. Some costs for our health care services can be covered by Medicare, managed care, or private insurance.
