While each Cottage may look slightly different on the outside due to their decor, one thing that remains constant throughout all of our homes are the daily opportunities for your loved ones to socialize, keep busy and have fun through our many programs and activities.
In everything we do one question is always on our minds, ”How do we make life comfortable, safe and enjoyable for those whose care has been entrusted to us?”
Family Communication – The Key to The Cottages!
Aileen Sherman, our Family Services Director, is always there to help you out with her valuable advice. From giving tours to making phone calls for a smooth transition, you can always count on her to give a helping hand or just listen to you! All concerns in regard to care or family dynamics are voiced to Aileen.
Why is Aileen so good at this? She took care of her mother who passed away from Alzheimer’s disease, her father and mother-in-law who also passed away from dementia. Her experience and kindness make her an excellent communicator with families and residents. Feel free to give her a call: (714) 349-9388.
Smooth Transitions
Our caregiving staff is well-trained and experienced in making new residents feel welcome and at home. For a better transition and adjustment we provide a one-on-one caregiver for your loved one for the first three nights. We also prepare their room with fresh paint and a preference for your loved one’s favorite color or decor. A flat screen TV is included, but we encourage all residents to participate in the daily programs. Every month you will receive a detailed Care Plan Report from our staff.
Pet Therapy
The Cottages place a special emphasis on pets and their calming benefits. Both small lap dogs or large dogs work wonders with our residents. All residents are encouraged to bring their special loved ones to the Cottages to live or visit. We allow: birds, cats, dogs and even bunnies. Some of our Cottages already have house pets such as dogs or cats. Although due to allergies some homes will not have pets and just have visiting cats and dogs.
Pet Therapy Cat visits Cottage 11
Other Programs that Distinguish Our Residential Care
- Comprehensive Medical/Geriatric Evaluation performed prior to admission and on-going
- Care Plan Report sent to families every month
- Activities, Activities, Activities!
- Full Time Psychiatric Nurse
- Medical well-checks and pharmacy audits
- Vitamin/Natural products assessment
- Hospice Contract
- In-House Laboratory and Chest X-Ray
- Three levels of care (Mild, Mid, Late Stages)
- Full time Nurse/Administrator
- Wheelchair Van Transportation
- Educational Quarterly Newsletter
- Support Group for Families
- Dipstick Urinary Tract Infection Prevention Program
- Only Camera Monitoring Program in the U.S.
- All of our staff are trained by the Alzheimer’s Association, Hospice and Home Health Companies
- Full Time Medical Directors: Geriatric Psychiatrist, MD, Geriatric Internist, MD
