Gae
Zegers, one of our Certified Nursing Assistants, walks with resident
Emily Hilger. david place has a well-recognized and
effective restorative walking program. |
Medicare Certification and Skilled Nursing Care
david place is a Medicare-, Medicaid- and
VA-certified facility. We provide 'round-the-clock professional
nursing care. Physical, occupational and speech therapies are
provided within our home.
Individual care plans
are based on the recommendations of the resident's physician, our
own health care professionals, the residents, and their family
members. We work to restore health, whenever possible, to help
residents lead more independent lives.
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Physical Therapy
Physical therapists
from Key Rehabilitation work with residents to improve strength,
flexibility and general mobility. Following a surgery, the physical
therapist can assist in pain management and healing.
Treatment techniques
may include physical exercise, moving through range of motion,
stretching, soft tissue mobilization, hydrotherapy, and therapeutic
heat and cold treatments.
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Occupational Therapy
Occupational
therapists assist residents in improving their ability to perform
activities of daily life such as feeding, dressing, and bathing.
Attention is given to the patient's range of movement, strength, and
coordination.
All activities are geared toward helping our residents regain skills
needed to function in their living environment.
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Speech-Language Pathology
The speech-language
pathologist provides specialized treatment programs for coping with
problems related to changes in the brain and body due to congenital
defects, injury, illness, and/or the aging process. Some of the
areas that a speech pathologist may address include problems of
speech-language production and comprehension, problems with
cognitive or "thinking" skills, and swallowing disorders following a
stroke or a head or neck injury.
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The decor of
david place provides a very homelike and comfortable
atmosphere with many seating areas for residents and visitors to use
throughout the facility. |
Open Dining
david place provides delicious and nutritious
meals three times a day, with snacks offered throughout the day. We
have an open meal policy and residents can attend meals any time
during the meal hour. Breakfast is offered from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.,
dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and supper from 5:30 to 6:30
p.m. This is one way we can allow more personal decision-making to
our residents. For those who wish to sleep in, a later breakfast can
be brought to them. A lit oak-framed menu at the entrance of the
dining room lists the menu options.
A Registered Dietician
is on our team to offer special individual needs and counseling.
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Spiritual Care
david place has a chapel available for
religious services and personal prayer. We respect the different
denominations of our residents, and we offer support as desired.
An interdenominational
prayer service is held each Sunday. Catholic services are offered
five days a week and Protestant services are held weekly. Your
personal minister is welcome to visit at any time, and use the
chapel, if desired.
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Ruth Thomas and her
adopted grandchild plant flowers together this past spring. The
adopt-a-grandchild program is just one of the many ways
children visit and participate in activities with the
residents here at david place. |
Adopt a Grandparent
Interactions with
children are encouraged to enhance quality of life. Students from
the local schools partner with us at different times of the year.
The students adopt a resident and spend weekly quality time visiting
together or make class visits. A local daycare center also makes
monthly visits to our home.
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The Eden Alternative
david place is an Eden-certified facility. The
Eden Alternative concept creates a natural habitat where elders
interact with life on a daily basis, through the companionship of
children and animals, and nurturing the growth of living plants.
Dogs, cats, fish and birds all call
david place home. We partner with local schools for
Adopt-a-Grandparent Programs and daycare centers for class visits.
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Neighborhood Concept
Each of our three
halls is a neighborhood with elected officers and monthly meetings.
Neighborhood coordinators, by working with a smaller number of
residents, are able to form a more personal relationship.
Neighborhood coordinators lead activities for their hall and cater
to the special requests of the residents.
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