REACH Short Stay: Where Glen Carbon Goes for Rehabilitation Care
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 in Glen Carbon, IL 62034.
Our Medicare certifiedREACH Short Stay program provides the optimal context 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!
REACH Short Stay Rehabilitation at Meridian Village offers all the comforts of home, plus so much more. Our companion rooms are equipped with flatscreen TVs and phones. Here, you’ll find comfortable surroundings including living rooms, verandas, and dining areas, with a spa and beauty/barber shop available nearby.
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 rehabilitationwith 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 a full-time chaplain and spiritual services.
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.
Here, we provide:
Pain management
Neurological rehabilitation
Orthopedic rehabilitation
Fall management and balance training
Home management skills
Home safety assessment
Dysphasia (communication) therapy
Dysphagia (swallowing) therapy
Cognitive therapy
Urinary incontinence and pelvic floor retraining
Edema control
Our Promise To You
As part of Lutheran Senior Services, Meridian Village is backed by one of the largest, most financially stable not-for-profit senior care networks in the country. With a 150-year tradition of excellence, we set out 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.
We look forward to showing you our beautiful campus here in Glen Carbon. At Meridian Village, we’re more than a retirement home — we’re a community of close friends.
Our recreation team designs a unique and varied calendar of events each month, with an eye toward promoting physical activity and helping you enjoy your downtime while you work toward your goals.
There’s always something happening at Meridian Village, and if there’s ever something you want to do that’s not on the calendar, let us know! We’re always looking for new ideas.
Dining at “The Village”
One of the most popular features of life at Meridian Village is our fabulous dining services program. Residents in our REACH household enjoy three meals a day prepared on-site in our household kitchen. Our attentive staff is always ready to assist you!
Stories
Welcome to Meridian Village
Millie Overholtz
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, but 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
Just a Few of the Communities We Serve
Meridian Village’s REACH Short Stay Rehabilitation program serves individuals throughout the St. Louis region and beyond. Nearby municipalities who turn to Meridian Village first for short stay rehab include…
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
Colleen Bottens
Executive Director
ph 618.205.4216 Email
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.
Jacque Bogner
Care Center Administrator
ph 618.205.4201 Email
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.
Kelli Gould
Senior Living Counselor
ph 618.205.4203 Email
Kelli joined Lutheran Senior Services in April 2011 as the Senior Living Counselor for Independent Living at Meridian Village. She has a bachelor of science degree from Missouri State and worked in the new home industry for over six years before joining LSS. Kelli and her husband Jacob have a son together. They enjoy being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family.
Patty has been serving residents in Glen Carbon, Illinois, since February 2012 when she joined the team at Meridian Village. She comes to LSS with over 30 years of experience in activities in the Long Term Care setting. Patty lives in Carlyle, Illinois, with her husband Ken. They have three daughters and nine grandchildren. She enjoys her family, golfing, swimming, and traveling.
Beth Sahuri, RN
Director of Nursing
ph 618.205.4218 Email
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.
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.
Lisa McMurray
Director of Dining Services
ph 618.205.4205 Email
Pricing
Costs for REACH Short Stay Rehabilitation 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.
Our Promise To You
