Provider Response
Hi Lauren, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive review for our team at Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville. We appreciate it & so do our other reviewers at Caring. We hope to see you again soon!
December 30, 2020
Provider Response
Hi Lauren, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive review for our team at Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville. We appreciate it & so do our other reviewers at Caring. We hope to see you again soon!
December 30, 2020
December 24, 2020
Provider Response
Thank you for your positive review, we appreciate your feedback! We always strive to provide top quality service and care to every resident and their families. We are so are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville. Thank you again, we hope that you have a wonderful day.
December 24, 2020
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to share your review, your opinion is very important to us. Did you know we have a Facebook page with pictures of our residents and their interesting activities? (The link to the Facebook page is on our website). Please feel free to contact with any and all questions. We hope you have a wonderful day and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming activities!
December 19, 2020
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to share your review, your opinion is very important to us. Did you know we have a Facebook page with pictures of our residents and their interesting activities? (The link to the Facebook page is on our website). Please feel free to contact with any and all questions. We hope you have a wonderful day and we hope to see you at one of our upcoming activities!
December 08, 2020
Provider Response
Thank you for your positive review, we appreciate your feedback! We always strive to provide top quality service and care to every resident and their families. We are so are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville. Thank you again, we hope that you have a wonderful day.
December 07, 2020
Provider Response
Hi Lamulgrew, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive review for our team at Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville. We appreciate it & so do our other reviewers at Caring. We hope to see you again soon!
November 24, 2020
Provider Response
Hello, thank you for your positive review, we are grateful to see that you feel this way! We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville. Thank you again, we hope you have a wonderful day!
November 19, 2020
Provider Response
Thank you for your positive review, we appreciate your feedback! We always strive to provide top quality service and care to every resident and their families. We are so are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you; we are more than happy to help!
November 15, 2020
Provider Response
Hello, thank you for your positive review, we are grateful to see that you feel this way! We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville. Thank you again, we hope you have a wonderful day!
October 06, 2020
Provider Response
Hi Dsutherland, thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive review for our team at Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville. We appreciate it & so do our other reviewers at Caring. We hope to see you again soon!
October 05, 2020
Provider Response
Hello, thank you for your positive review, we are grateful to see that you feel this way! We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville. Thank you again, we hope you have a wonderful day!
October 04, 2020
Provider Response
We appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us!
October 03, 2020
Provider Response
Lvonya, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Pacifica Senior Living Vacaville!
September 28, 2020
Provider Response
Cjg2020, thank you for leaving this detailed review about your experience with our community. We appreciate it and look forward to seeing you again.
June 17, 2019
Provider Response
Hello, thank you for sharing your positive review, we appreciate it. We always strive to provide top quality service to every resident and their families, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Thank you very much, we hope you have a wonderful day!
June 04, 2019
Provider Response
We'd like the opportunity to discuss your review, so if you're willing, please contact our Executive Director. We hope to hear from you soon.
August 01, 2018
Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to share your review, your opinion is very important to us. We are very proud of our community and support staff. Did you know we have a Facebook page with pictures of our residents and their interesting activities? (The link to the Facebook page is on our website). Please feel free to contact with any and all questions.
June 15, 2017
Provider Response
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us this positive 5 star review. We appreciate it & hope to see you again!
May 10, 2017
Provider Response
Thank you for your 5 star positive review. Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
May 10, 2016
Provider Response
Thank you for your review, your opinion is very important to us. Did you know we have a Facebook page with pictures of our residents and their interesting activities? We try to post weekly and enjoy hearing the families feedback. Thank you again for your review, we appreciate it. Please feel free to contact with any and all questions, (707) 449-1350.
April 25, 2016
September 23, 2014
Provider Response
Thank you
January 31, 2014
Provider Response
Thank you for your review.
January 12, 2014
Provider Response
Thank you for your review.
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Dementia care training starts at orientation and continues throughout the staffs’ tenure. Onboarding includes 26 hours of Dementia and Assisted Living care training with 3 – 5 days of hands-on training. Ongoing training is comprised of computer-based learning (8 additional hours per year); hands-on live classroom training (4 hours per year); and monthly in-service events led by the registered nurse, executive director, or a third party vendor.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
During the day, our staff includes a nurse, 2 med techs, a minimum of 8 caregivers, 2 activity personnel and other ancillary staff, such as kitchen, maintenance, and administration personnel. Our overnight staff consists of 1 med tech, 4 caregivers, and a nurse on-call.
What programs or activities does Pacifica Senior Living of Vacaville offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Pacifica Senior Living offers a robust activities program staffed by an activities director and an activities assistant. Group activities including, but limited to, exercise, gardening, movies, baking, putting golf, and singing are scheduled seven days a week from 9:30am through 6:00pm. Additionally, individual one-on-one activities, such as manicures and jewelry making, are ongoing throughout the day. Long-term memories are engaged through activities specific for long-term stimulation and reminiscing with memory books. Other activities include, but are not limited to, live music, dance groups, birthday parties, dance parties, ice cream parties, and holiday parties.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Each resident is assessed by the licensed nurse every 90 days. After the resident has had his/her assessment, a care conference is scheduled with the family/Power of Attorney and resident to meet with the executive director, licensed nurse, and activities director.
What techniques does Pacifica Senior Living of Vacaville use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
As Pacifica Senior Living practices individual person-centered care, techniques vary per resident and are meant to be independent appropriate. Techniques may include reminders, cueing, mechanically enhanced foods, hand-under-hand assistance, or a total assist with feeding. To enrich the dining experience we also provide all our meals on colorful plating.
How does Pacifica Senior Living of Vacaville keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
The Care Conference, scheduled every 90 days, is the most formal communication with families regarding a loved one’s health. However, Pacifica Senior Living maintains an up-to-date Facebook and distributes a monthly newsletter with a wealth of information regarding the community and its residents.
Describe the neighborhood around Pacifica Senior Living of Vacaville. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Pacifica Senior Living of Vacaville is located in a neighborhood community which includes residential housing, senior apartments, and is close to shopping, medical services and restaurants.
Is Pacifica Senior Living of Vacaville affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
Pacifica Senior Living is not affiliated directly with a hospital however has longstanding relationships with local hospitals including Kaiser, VacaValley and David Grant Medical Center to support additional care needs for our residents.
The Pacifica Legacies™ program is specially designed to support an individual’s feelings of security and belonging with activities, interests and cognitive abilities. Our specially trained staff is trained to care for seniors living with memory impairment, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Memory care is based on scientific evidence that there are ways to help people navigate Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases without losing the quality of life. Our Daily 7 program encompasses the 7 daily activities focused on specific areas to draw on past interests and life skills.
These activities include:
A memory care only community featuring 5 individual cottages each with their own unique homelike environment.
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