About Us
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. History
In May of 1984, Judith Skates, R.N., was the first in the area to offer "
in-home" healthcare assistance.
Genesis Healthcare was established in 2004 to offer a "
Stay-At-Home" alternative to nursing
home residency.
The founder and Director of Genesis Healthcare, Inc. is Judith A. Skates. She has a passion to care for those who have a difficult time caring for themselves. She believes in giving the elderly top priority, providing services that keeps
them in the comfort and familiarity of their own home.
Our Staff
(
Back Row)
Carolyn White, R.N.
Jane Shipma, Office
Linda Shipman, L.P.N.
Mary Bennett, Office Manager
Marilyn Stralow, Office
(
Front Row)
Richard and Judith Skates, R.N., Owners
The staff at Genesis are highly trained professionals with proper certifications for all services offered.
For questions and / or comments, please call us at 815-625-1115,
or fill out our
question / comment form.
About Our Services
Genesis Healthcare Inc. Specializes in Home Healthcare.
Home Healthcare is an excellent alternative when people cannot fully care for themselves, yet do not need to be in a hospital or nursing home. They can enjoy the comforts of home and family while receiving the care they need.
Our services help those who want to stay home to maintain their independence.
We also assist people who have long term illness and post surgery recovery. Weekend or vacation relief for families caring for loved ones in the home, is also available.
CALL OUR 24 HOUR NUMBER
815-625-1115
Employees are CPR certified. RN's and LPN's have current licensure. Employees have 24 hour contact with the RN at all times.
We care for you and your loved one as we would our own family.
We serve the counties of Whiteside, Lee, Ogle and Carol.
We offer free assessments!
View an area map of our service coverage by clicking here...
The Florence Nightingale Pledge
I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of the assembly, to pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully.
I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous, and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug.
I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession, and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling.
With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work, and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.
