My interactions with the staff always seem genuine. It's relaxed and has a more homelike feel than any other place I toured. I felt less intimidated and feel like my mother is treated like part of a family. I will say it is always so clean and smells good.
Ocean Meadow Senior Living & Memory Care
Offers Memory Care
3 Reviews
91 East Main Street, Clinton, CT 06143
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Ocean Meadow Senior Living & Memory Care
Memory Care Reviews for Ocean Meadow Senior Living & Memory Care
July 22, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
April 13, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Rooms are big and the building is much more homey than the big chain senior living buildings. It is run family style and they really care about the residents. They take the folks out in town and immerse them in the community whenever they can. Lots of outings and enrichment. Clean and beautiful inside, not depressing. Pricing is unbeatable and they don't sneak charges in.
November 10, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
I can't go inside because of the COVID, so I just have visits outside. They have a covered court where I can see my husband, the staff communicates with me every time I need to see him, and they take good care of him. So I'm pleased, and with the shape I find him in, he seems clean-shaven and dressed appropriately. I come like every other day. Every time they take my temperature and my oxygen, they're very careful, and that's good. I saw his room once a while ago because I can't go in now. It's a two-bedroom with one bathroom and a little sitting room. It's supposed to be for two people, but right now he doesn't have a neighbor. They have a physical therapist who goes there. They also have a closed courtyard and the facilities look fine. It's not cheap, but I know that there are more expensive places as well. It's not a big facility, it's a small facility, they have like 20 residents.
Questions about Ocean Meadow Senior Living & Memory Care
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the single most important determinant of quality dementia care across all care settings is the direct care staff. All staff at Ocean Meadow are continuously trained so they can provide maximum comfort to our residents, while also knowing how to safely intervene when certain risk behaviors are displayed.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
Ocean Meadow offers 24-hour nursing on-site. In day time there are 11 staffers and at night there are 3 staffers. This fluctuates with occupancy and care level of the residents.
What programs or activities does Ocean Meadow Senior Living & Memory Care offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Ocean Meadow has a full-time Programming Director with over 20 years of experience in therapeutic recreation. She creates a monthly schedule that is based on our current base of resident's interests, and aims to target emotional, spiritual, physical, and social wellbeing. We have a simple goal--improving quality of life. We are also known for our outside adventures, including being located just a mile from Clinton Beach where we have cookouts and fishing trips.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
We have an RN or LPN on-site at all times that would note changes in a resident's behaviors and the nursing team shares information with each other to ensure we are taking a collaborative approach to care as resident's needs change or increase. A full assessment is officially done monthly to track any major changes.
What techniques does Ocean Meadow Senior Living & Memory Care use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
We use the hand under hand technique when assisting our residents to dine. This method involves placing your hand under the person's hand respectively and gently moving the utensil into their mouth. The hand under hand technique focuses on doing “with” someone not doing “to” someone. We offer residents choices and do not rush the dining process, so we can preserve a dignified experience for all. Modified diets are available as well.
How does Ocean Meadow Senior Living & Memory Care keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
We have an open-door policy with our nursing team that are always available for questions. We share resident's care plans with families and keep them privy to any changes or concerns that our staff are seeing. Families will be notified officially of their loved one's status after monthly reassessments.
Describe the neighborhood around Ocean Meadow Senior Living & Memory Care. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Ocean Meadow is located in downtown Clinton on Main Street, just a short walk to the shoreline. There is plenty of local shopping and eateries, which we frequently take our residents out to so that they can continue to be active members of the Clinton community.
Is Ocean Meadow Senior Living & Memory Care affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
Ocean Meadow has close partnerships with Part A/B rehabilitation groups, as well as hospice partners. Ocean Meadow also has visiting MDs.
Costs for Ocean Meadow Senior Living & Memory Care
Services and Amenities of Ocean Meadow Senior Living & Memory Care
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Entry Fee
- Fee Structure Extra: Entry Fee Cost : $2400
- Memory Care Starting At: $6900/month
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: Yes
- Studio Apartments
General
- Resident Capacity: 62
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 62
- Pets: No Pets Allowed
Licenses
- State Licenses: 0183 ALSA
About Ocean Meadow Senior Living & Memory Care
Ocean Meadow Senior Living and Memory Care, we offer specialized assisted living for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our home-like setting allows your loved one to settle into a safe, secure community.
Our residents enjoy a wide range of programs and events both indoors and out that are specifically chosen to enhance their “in the moment” experience. Most of our residents want to age in place, we take that very seriously. We are honored to assist our residents in their final days physically, spiritually and emotionally.
What Makes Us Special
We are unique in the fact that we allow our residents to age in place and can bring in outside services to meet the needs of the resident. Residents can move through the building independently as we are a secure, safe memory care community.
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