The Elms

The Elms is a skilled nursing facility in Macomb, Illinois, operated as a McDonough County not-for-profit. The 98-bed facility is licensed and certified for Medicare and Medicaid, providing skilled nursing care with a staff of approximately 140 employees.

The facility emphasizes physical and occupational therapy as core services. The therapy staff work with residents to restore mobility and independence; the scraped text includes an account of a resident who progressed from wheelchair to walker to walking independently within two weeks of admission through therapy support.

The Elms traces its roots to 1856 as the County Poor Farm, later becoming an almshouse and then a nursing home in 1949. The current facility opened in 1977. A memorial established by longtime county resident Blanche Martin provides ongoing funding to support resident care and quality-of-life improvements. The facility's mission centers on creating partnerships between community, staff, residents, and families while maintaining dignity, comfort, and trust.

The organization organizes activities for residents and maintains communication with families through digital tools. Housekeeping, dietary, nursing, and administrative staff are described as working collaboratively to meet resident needs.