The Tillers would like to welcome Jo Ransford as the new Director of Therapy for our Legacy Rehab. Jo was recently promoted as director because of the wealth of experience she has in the field. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1998 and has 12 years experience in a skilled nursing setting as an occupational therapist as well as five years as a facility rehab director.

Jo says she took the position as the Director of Therapy to "be an active part of the growth and development of the rehab department at The Tillers and is excited about the therapeutic activities that the residents are participating in such as incorporating dogs in therapy and constructing Christmas presents for underprivileged children."

According to Brett Saxon, an administrator at Tillers, "We are fortunate to have Jo as we have already benefited from her knowledge base, easy going nature, and her ability to bring groups of people together for the benefit of the whole organization."

The Tillers offers a full array of rehabilitation services including physical, occupational and speech therapy in a state of the art facility. They are fully staffed with top notch rehab professionals like Jo that work individually with each client to maximize potential and help them return home with confidence as quickly as possible. All therapy services are provided by Legacy Rehab LLC, a separately owned subsidiary of The Tillers that was created for the sole purpose of providing rehab services to The Tiller's clients by having its own in-house therapy group. The Tillers is able to consistently provide the highest quality of service possible through therapists like Jo Ransford.

Dr. Keane Joins Tillers

Dennis Keane, M.D., a well known local physician that specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, has joined The Tillers Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as our Rehabilitation Medical Director.

Dr. Keane attended The University of Michigan for medical school, which followed with an internship at the University of California at Los Angeles, and a residency at Rush-Presbyterian Saint Luke's Medical Center here in Chicago. He is also board certified in Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation Electrodiagnostic Medicine (EMG), and Pain Management.

Dr. Keane is currently part of the Marianjoy Medical Group and serves as the Vice Chief of Staff at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora as well as their Medical Director of Rehabilitation.

By joining the Tillers, he will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to our residents. The Tillers remains a family owned and operated facility that boasts of a Five Star rating by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMA), and has been well known over the years for the quality of care given to our residents.

"I chose The Tillers because of their reputation for excellent clinical care," Dr. Keane said. "I am excited about the opportunity to help provide a comprehensive rehabilitation program and improve the outcome of The Tillers residents."

Mr. Robert Saxon, Administrator of The Tillers for over 37 years said, "We are very excited to have Dr. Keane join us as our Rehabilitation Medical Director. Dr. Keane is well known and highly respected in his field. We cannot over emphasize the value and importance of having Dr. Keane on our team."

Rehab Center Featured in LTC Today Magazine

Check out this great piece featuring The Tillers Rehab Center in LTC Today Magazine. (see pages 14 and 15)

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/naylor/IHCQ0210/#/14

Once Upon a Time...

Once upon a time in 1972, in the small farming town of Oswego, IL, a man named Michael Saxon dreamed of building his kingdom—well, not quite a kingdom, a nursing home (close enough). And, not just any nursing home—the finest nursing home in the land. One that was more beautiful and surpassed all others with its service offerings.

The land was cleared of corn stalks, the bricks were stacked, the beds were placed and the court was appointed—or, rather, the staff was hired. Doctor Saxon was crowned Medical Director, his son Robert donned the hat “Administrator”, and his wife Elva, a nurse herself, became queen of the castle. Dr. Saxon looked out at the miles of surrounding farmland and named his kingdom “The Tillers”.

The doors were opened. And the people came. It did not take long for word to spread and for this nursing home to become one of preferred providers for healthcare services in the area. People from lands far and near came to be cared for by the kind and compassionate Dr. Saxon and his wife Elva. People with ailments too complex for others to tend to, people with conditions that required more than most were willing to give.

With a well appointed staff, a beautiful castle—err, building—and a wonderful vision for the future, the kingdom—err, nursing home—became well respected, and it grew and flourished. And they all lived happily ever after…

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