Helia Healthcare of Salem

09/27/2025

Yesterday afternoon was Ice Cream with the Administrator. Michelle came down and spent the afternoon with us. Good times!😊

09/25/2025

Happy Thursday everyone! We started off our day with one of our favorite things, crafts. We did these super cute Fall door hangers. They did a great job!🎃

09/25/2025

Shelia Rhodes, a resident at Helia Healthcare of Salem, is glad to be going home after being gone from her home nearly 5 months. The beginning of May 2025, she was airlifted by helicopter from Salem, IL hospital to Belleville, IL hospital, where she was hospitalized for approximately 1 month with 8 of those days being sedated and on a ventilator. Following her stay at Belleville, IL hospital, she arrived at Helia Healthcare of Salem where she received physical and occupational therapy services.

She required assistance with functional mobility, toileting, bathing, dressing, & overall activity tolerance due to weakness. On August 24, 2025, Shelia walked for the first time following 3 months of not being able to stand up on her own or walk. Her treatment plan at Helia Healthcare of Salem included improving her confidence & independence with ADL through therapeutic exercises/activities, self-care training, balance training, gait training, & compensatory strategies. Therapy also provided education & home modification recommendations to ensure a safe return.

Shelia happily returned home on September 24, 2025, where she will get to spend time with her family and enjoy being home. Way to go Shelia for all your hard work!

09/20/2025

A little Bingo fun this afternoon! Happy Saturday everyone!😊

09/17/2025

It's Housekeeping Celebration Week!
We deeply appreciate our amazing Housekeeping team! Your dedication to cleanliness keeps our home safe, healthy, and beautiful for everyone. You are the unsung heroes, the backbone of our facility, and we're truly grateful for the vital role you play every day in making this a comfortable place to live. Thank you for everything you do for our community!

09/16/2025

We would like to express our appreciation to our Therapy department! Your dedication transforms lives, fostering renewed independence and joy in every resident you serve. You don't just treat conditions; you build trust, create hope, and empower individuals to reach new goals and keep dreaming, even as life's challenges evolve. Your compassionate care, patient guidance, and ability to bring a positive, uplifting atmosphere make an extraordinary difference, turning perceived impossibilities into remarkable comebacks.
Thank you for all that you provide to this community!

09/15/2025

09/12/2025

It’s cookie baking day! Chocolate chip and monster cookies for the win! Best way to start our Friday!🍪

09/10/2025

We made some super festive Fall decorations in Crafts. Of course we added a little sparkle as well!