Inpatient Care

When you are ill, injured, or need surgery, we provide both inpatient care and the expertise of our knowledgeable staff to help you recover. We offer specialty, acute, swing bed, and hospice inpatient care to meet a wide range of medical needs. Our state-of-the-art facilities and compassionate team ensure patients receive the highest quality of care at Community Hospital of Staunton.

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Inpatient Treatment in Staunton, Illinois

Skilled Inpatient Care Services

The inpatient unit staff at Community Hospital of Staunton is dedicated to helping patients recover from illness or injury and prepare to return home. Our team of compassionate professionals, led by specially trained registered nurses, ensures patients receive comprehensive hospital services tailored to their needs. This includes ongoing nursing care at discharge, rehabilitation services such as speech, physical, and cardiopulmonary rehab, as well as dietary, pharmacy, respiratory care, and occupational therapy services.

Specialty Inpatient Care

We offer specialty inpatient care designed for critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and specialized attention. Our telemetry unit ensures continuous observation of vital signs and cardiac rhythms, providing immediate response to any changes in the patient's condition.

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Inpatient Acute Care

Our inpatient acute care services are designed specifically for patients dealing with acute illnesses or injuries, as well as those recovering from surgery. Whether you are facing severe infections, respiratory distress, fractures, or post-operative recovery, our experienced medical team is committed to delivering prompt and effective treatment. We prioritize pain management and create a supportive environment that fosters healing. By utilizing advanced medical protocols and resources, we facilitate a swift recovery, empowering patients to regain their strength and return to their daily activities as quickly as possible.

Swing Bed Hospital

Our inpatient swing bed services provide a short-term program for individuals who have stabilized after an acute medical issue but are not yet ready to return home. This service is ideal for patients requiring additional support, such as rehabilitation or continued IV medications. Our primary goal is to facilitate recovery and rehabilitation while also offering comfort and pain management for those who are terminally ill.

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Hospice Inpatient Care

Our inpatient hospice facility in Illinois is thoughtfully designed to provide compassionate support to individuals in the final phase of a terminal illness. At Community Hospital of Staunton, we prioritize comfort and quality of life, focusing on the patient's needs as part of our hospice inpatient care. Our dedicated healthcare team collaborates with patients and their families to create a comfortable environment where emotional, physical, and spiritual needs are met, ensuring dignity and peace during this important stage of life.

Community Hospital of Staunton General Inpatient Care

Illinois Inpatient Treatment

At Community Hospital of Staunton, our nursing staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safest care. Our skilled registered nurses and licensed practical nurses collaborate to ensure personalized attention for each patient. The charge nurse or nurse managers review the patient census each shift and adjust staffing levels accordingly, with a charge nurse available on all shifts to assist with assignments.

Requests to view nurse staffing records, including methods for determining staffing levels, can be submitted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by contacting the Director of Nursing at 618.635.2200 or by email. Documents may be inspected on-site, but hard copies will not be provided.