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Welcome to the Capitol Care Center Admissions Department! On this page, you’ll find helpful information about the admissions process, what you need to know before selecting a nursing facility, basic information about our facility and more! It’s important to know exactly what you’re getting when it comes to any healthcare decision, but the first thing you need to know is you have a choice in every healthcare decision that you make. If for some reason you have not been offered the choice of Capitol Care Center as your skilled nursing facility, please inform us and we’ll be happy to help!

If this is your first time selecting a nursing facility for you or a loved one, we encourage you to follow these simple steps in choosing a facility. CLICK HERE to read “11 Steps to Choosing a Nursing Facility”

If you have already done your homework, then it’s time to schedule a tour or simply drop by. Taking a full guided tour by an admissions director is simply the best way to learn which facilities offer the best care. You’ll learn the sights, sounds, operations, and day-to-day coordination of a facility by doing so. We’ve also arranged a virtual tour which will give you a glimpse into Capitol Care Center. We invite you to take a glance at the surroundings of our residents and staff. We’re certain that our large rooms, inviting interior design, and warm ambiance is more than enough to make you a believer in our superior care quality. Click HERE to view a guided video presentation and HERE for a virtual tour.

The Medicare Experts

At Capitol Care Center, we understand that insurance is complicated, and Medicare can be confusing. That’s why, for your benefit, we have made it our commitment to Springfield to be THE experts in Medicare. Understanding how your Medicare benefits will help you pay for your bills should not be something you or your family should have to worry about. When you or a loved one stays at Capitol Care Center, our admissions and billing departments will be working for you before you ever walk through our doors to make sure that your benefits are in place to work for you! Whether it’s Medicare Part A or B, Capitol Care Center has the expertise to understand how to make your benefits work best for your well being.

What Insurance Can You Use?

Capitol Care Center is a universal insurance facility. We accept almost every insurance source from Medicare & Medicaid to Managed Care and Private Insurance such as Blue Cross / Blue Shield or Personal Care to list some examples. If you or a loved one is considering a skilled nursing facility, (SNF) Capitol Care Center is proud to offer more solutions in accepted insurance than any other facility in the area. Similar to our expertise in Medicare, our admissions and billing team have created long standing partnerships with just about any insurance company you can think of, enabling us to make your transition hassle-free and as easy as possible for you and your family. For Daily Rates for Private Insurance, please visit our Financial Information page by clicking HERE.

Did You Need Help With That?

In some cases, individuals need help in acquiring insurance coverage for their health needs. In these cases, we are happy to assist you in applying for Public Aid. We will fill out your forms, walk you through the process and assist in helping acquire medical coverage for you or your family member. For more information, please visit our Financial Information page by clicking HERE.

We Do That Too!

Our admissions department works 24/7 in admitting residents from around the community, and we also are happy to provide off-site pre-admission assessments. If you are a representative of another agency inquiring about a resident transfer to our facility, please call our Admissions Director, Jennifer Farley at 217-525-1880

At Capitol Care Center, we encourage you to get educated before selecting a home. We are proud to be the highest rated Skilled Nursing Facility in Springfield year-in and year-out. Ask us how to find more information on the phone or in person. Our tours are available 7 days a week to assist you in making your choice. Call in advance or stop by at your convenience! We look forward to seeing you soon!