Lexington Stories of Inspiration and Dedication

At Lexington Health Network,
our goal is to nurture the human spirit and inspire well-being, one person and one family at a time.

Overcoming COVID-19

Congratulations to Nancy and her therapy and clinical teams at Lexington Skilled Nursing and Physical Rehabilitation Center of Lake Zurich. Our health care heroes helped Nancy regain strength, mobility and independence after her recovery from COVID-19.

“I am a survivor of COVID-19. I arrived at Lexington after a life-battling 45 days in the hospital. I was told that the gym was closed due to COVID and I had my doubts about all therapy being done in my room. I was very impressed that Lexington’s Speech Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists were able to start my recovery very quickly. I was able to stand for 5 minutes in the first couple of days. The Speech Therapist helped me after I was on a ventilator for 21 days. My voice is slowly coming back. I came far quickly. I’m going home very confident knowing I can take care of myself and my parents.

Thank you, Lexington therapists, for all you did for me.”

We are very proud of Nancy, her rehabilitation team and the entire staff at Lexington of Lake Zurich who helped Nancy through her challenging health event. Included in our new methods for helping patients are conference care and caregiver training through video chat so families can participate in their loved one’s rehab care.

A Caring, Cozy Gift

A beautiful, inspiring gesture to begin the new year: Our Elmhurst Hospital Nurse Practitioner, Carrie Daly, hand made and delivered blankets to each resident at Lexington of Elmhurst.

This has been an annual tradition for Carrie for years. Lexington of Elmhurst Administrator, Tremaine Brown, expressed his gratitude: “Carrie, we are so fortunate to have you on our team. I sincerely appreciate your compassion for our residents AND staff. Born to be a nurse.”

Healthcare Hero Recognition

Our healthcare heroes continue to inspire us every day.

Congrats and thank you to Bonny and her dedicated team at Lexington Skilled Nursing and Physical Rehabilitation Center of La Grange on receiving the prestigious National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living.

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) represent more than 14,000 non-profit and proprietary skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, sub-acute centers and homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Pen Pal Partnership

Such a wonderful partnership! We are delighted to announce that Lexington Skilled Nursing and Physical Rehabilitation of Elmhurst has launched a Pen Pal Program with students from Guatemala in York High School’s “ESL – English as a Second Language” class. They will be dropping off letters to our residents monthly!

We will assist our residents with writing back to the students. We are excited for our residents to participate in this initiative as a way to engage with our community!

A Nurse’s Calling

“I chose nursing because…it is such a gratifying experience to know that I have made a difference in another person’s life.” – Rumbi, RN

Lexington Healthcare Hero Spotlight: Rumbi, Registered Nurse at Lexington Skilled Nursing and Physical Rehabilitation Center of Schaumburg for over a decade.

“Lexington feels like home, like one big family working together. Lexington believed in me early in my career and chose to make me Wound Care Certified. Additionally, through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, I was able to complete my Registered Nurse licensure. I am so grateful.”

Thank you, Rumbi, and all of our Lexington Healthcare Heroes, for your dedication and commitment. We appreciate all that you do to provide care and comfort to our patients and residents!

Memory Care Commitment

Our Lexington Health Network healthcare heroes continue to inspire us daily. Natoria, Memory Care Manager at Lexington Skilled Nursing and Physical Rehabilitation of Bloomingdale, exemplifies commitment and compassion and has been with Lexington for nearly 12 years.

“I chose this career because I have a passion for working with the elderly who have cognitive issues. It makes me proud and happy to see their smiling faces, knowing they’re engaged. I love care plan meetings with the families, educating them about dementia, and focusing on the whole person and their quality of life rather than just the illness.

I love the teamwork and longevity of the staff here at Lexington. I consider them to be family. Lexington has supported my career growth and education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program. Additionally, I completed Lexington’s Certified Leadership Program and am able to implement those principles in my work.” – Natoria

Thank you, Natoria, and all of our Lexington Health Network team members for your dedication to our patients, residents - and their family members.

Care throughout the Community

Lexington of Chicago Ridge team members have partnered with the Palos United Methodist Church who are helping the Greater Chicago Food Depository provide groceries and supplies for area residents impacted by the COVID Pandemic.

Our Healthcare Heroes continue to inspire us every day!

Singing Brings Smiles

Lexington of Schaumburg’s Activity Aide, Lauren, recorded videos of herself singing classics like Build Me Up Buttercup, At Last, and Dream a Little Dream. Our residents loved it!

Thank you to our Healthcare Heroes! You inspire us every day!

A Remarkable Remodel

We are delighted and grateful to our resident, Jerry, who spent his evenings during the stay-at-home period remodeling our Woodshop at Lexington Square Senior Living of Elmhurst! Thank you, Jerry! You are so talented and thoughtful!

Lexington Hospice Health Care Hero

Anna, a Lexington Hospice nurse, exhibits compassionate care to patients and families and is extremely supportive to her fellow team members – and was recently recognized for one instance of this at Lexington of La Grange. Thank you, Anna, and all of our Lexington staffers for your dedication and commitment.

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