Generations News

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the Grand Opening of Generations at Applewood in Matteson. This expanded and remodeled facility has added 30 private suites, a new state of the art therapy gym, advanced therapy equipment, short-term rehabilitation, on-site dialysis and an enhanced monitoring unit. Other enhancements include an Internet cafe, a… Read more»

Chef Jonathan Kobylewski is focused on changing that for Generations Healthcare Network’s 12 communities, to the point where family members and friends of residents will look forward to joining regularly for meals. Hired in July, Jonathan is the first corporate chef for Generations. “This is not what people thought of skilled nursing 30, 40 years… Read more»

The parking lot is nearing completion and the new front entrance looks like what it will become. The finish of the expansion project for Generations at Applewood is only weeks away, and the facility is going to spend the rest of the summer in a flurry of activity. “It’s so exciting to go into the… Read more»

At Applewood, activity director Tiffany M. and the residents have invented their own dice game, which Tiffany titled “Roll a Pizza.” The game involves oversized dice, mounds of felt cloth material and a complete dependence on luck…most of the time. In Roll A Pizza, residents gather at a table and take turns trying to build… Read more»

It has been a long standing tradition to honor the employee of the year from each Generations Healthcare Network/SIR Management client facilities during the holiday season.  Three of the thirteen specially chosen employees were finalists in the Burton Behr Employee of the Year award ceremony, with Dorothy as the 1st runner up!  Congratulations Dorothy. Our employee of… Read more»

Our expansion and renovation project continues to push forward and race towards completion! As our residents and staff walk by our 95% completed new main dining hall they cannot wait for the official opening.  The drop ceiling and kitchen equipment are currently being installed.  The main dining room will offer restaurant style dining with a… Read more»

During the month Generations at Applewood’s residents receive visits from various canine friends from Therapy Dogs International. Pet therapy is a growing field and research has shown how beneficial it can be to the elderly, especially those who are living in a nursing home or skilled rehabilitation facility. Regular visits with pets, usually dogs, can… Read more»

Generations at Applewood is still in the midst of construction to bring our staff, residents and their families new amenities and an expanded facility.  During this time there will be a new entrance for residents, visitors and staff.  The new entrance is on Route 30 (east of Burger King).  Please see our easy to read… Read more»

There is a lot of excitement in the air at Generations at Applewood! Construction of our renovation and expansion project is in full swing.  The new 2400 sq. ft project of the main dining room is 60% complete.  Currently new windows are being installed and drywall is being hung. The estimated dining room completion date… Read more»