About Us
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Located in the Quad City area, St. Anthony’s Nursing and Rehab is a industry leader in Long term care. Our facility is located in Rock Island, IL, neighboring the historical Augustana College and only minutes from Trinity Medical Center, Rock Island, IL.
If you or your loved one is looking for a new home, we offer a home like setting with highly educated staff who are able to meet a variety of health care needs, including Rehabilitations, Dementia/Alzheimer’s care, and others as may be required at various stages of life.
We have a dedicated staff that shares a common goal of giving the best care possible to your loved one. Whether it be long-term care, skilled nursing or respite stay, St. Antony’s Nursing and Rehab can accommodate all of your needs.
Skilled Nursing
St. Anthony’s offers around-the-clock skilled nursing care tailored to individual needs. Our team of Nursing professionals is trained to handle the most complicated care needs to the basic care needs, with a smile on their faces.
Rehabilitative Care
When recovering from a fall, surgery, or sickness, the rehabilitation process can be stressful. St. Anthony’s is here to help you and your loved one through that process by offering a specialized recovery plan designed for each individual with physical therapy, care and attention. So, no matter if your stay is for a short period of time, or for an extended amount of time, we have a care plan that works best for the needs of the resident.
Serving since 1891...
In 1891, Father Thomas Mackin, pastor of St. Joseph’s Catholic church, invited the Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota to start a hospital here. At the time, there were only inadequate private medical facilities. A hospital that was open to the public and that would serve both Rock Island and Moline was desperately needed.
The sisters didn’t arrive until 1893, and they immediately opened their first hospital in a 10-room brick house that was purchased from Thomas McEniry. The property also contained 2 acres and had 175 feet of frontage on 30th Street. The hospital was such a success that within a year it proved too small. An addition was being constructed, but a fire burned it to the ground before it was occupied. Undeterred and with great community financial support, especially from their contractor Mathias Schnell, another 35 bed addition was quickly opened in 1895.
Over the years, the facility grew. At its maximum, St. Anthony’s was a 240-bed hospital. In 1972, the hospital operations were transferred to Franciscan Medical Center, now Trinity Rock Island. As the transfer was completed, the facility reopened its doors as St. Anthony’s Continuing Care Center. Today, the center is a 130-bed skilled-nursing facility that offers long-term and short-term care, including respite, restorative and post-surgical care.
Dr. Sheela Shah is a prominent physician and who has made significant contributions to the healthcare industry. She currently serves as the serve as an owner, CEO and medical advisor of St. Anthony’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Dr. Sheela Shah has many years of experience in the healthcare industry and is highly respected for her expertise. She is a strong advocate for patient-centered care and is committed to providing the highest quality of care to her patients. Under her leadership, St. Anthony’s has become a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services in the region. Dr. Shah is also an active member of several professional organizations. Dr. Sheela Shah’s dedication to her patients and her commitment to excellence have earned her numerous accolades throughout her career. She is a highly respected healthcare executive who has made significant contributions to the healthcare industry. Her leadership and expertise have helped to improve the quality of care provided to patients at St. Anthony.
The care center also offers physical, speech and occupational therapy in its new therapy department overlooking a rose garden and water fountain. Koenig said the physical therapy area once was the emergency room for the former hospital. Many of the original features, including the turn-of-the century traditional Catholic Chapel with original stained-glass windows were preserved. A museum with more 150 artifacts was added.
