
Brookdale Paddock Hills
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
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October 22, 2021
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November 24, 2016
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September 29, 2014
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December 30, 2013
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Memory Care Reviews for Brookdale Paddock Hills
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Questions about Brookdale Paddock Hills
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
- Our staff is trained monthly on Dementia Care Topics. We use Teepa Snow training and our Clare Bridge Skill Builders. - Upon hiring, all of our associates go through Associate Foundations. On the last day of the orientation process, associates take our Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia class.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Brookdale Paddock Hills. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
- Our average age of our residents are 80. They love to go shopping at places like Walmart, Dollar Tree, Publix. We do have a number of residents who go on lunch bunch weekly and they attend our happy hour weekly. There are about 10 residents who go on special outings.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Paddock Hills offer to enrich residents' well-being?
- We have Lunch Bunch every week on Tuesdays - We take special trips to local vendors like the Appleton Museum, Parks, Petting Zoo’s, etc… - We take a person centered approach to activities based off of our residents’ life stories, and add activities such as gardening, trivia, baking, crafts, etc… - We have social hours such as Happy Hour, Birthday Bash, and New Resident Social - We also do shopping trips to places like Walmart and the Dollar Tree - Lastly, we hold our Friends for Life Event once a month where residents, families and prospects can come to our community and enjoy an evening of live music, appetizers, and tour of our community.
What places are near Brookdale Paddock Hills or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
- We are about 5 minutes away from Advent Health Hospital - There are local parks that are close to our community within a 5 mile radius - We also have local restaurants, nail salons, and shopping within a 5 mile radius - We also have the Appleton Museum of Art and the Ocala Civic Theater within 6 miles of our community
What transportation services does Brookdale Paddock Hills offer to assisted living residents?
- We have our community bus that takes our residents to local special outings and doctor appointments - We also have our community car that is available for doctor appointments and other outings
What makes the chef or dining program at Brookdale Paddock Hills exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
- Our dining program offers fresh baked items. This includes daily snack for our residents. You will find fresh baked cookies, muffins, danishes, etc…. - Our soups, entrees, sides and desserts are made from scratch. - Our chefs also make sure to put the finishing touches on every plate by using the Brookdale Garnish Program. We make sure that your plate is enhanced with nutritious color - We also offer Menu chats hosted by our Dining Services Director where residents are able to give feedback about the meals. - Residents are also able to submit all reasonable menu suggestions to our kitchen
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Paddock Hills offer to assisted living residents?
- Each resident gets a key to their own room. - We have monthly fire drills and elopement drills and a head count is administered. - We keep our side doors locked at certain times of the day and night - Our front door is also locked after 8p.m. at night. Family can visit, but an associate has to let them in.
How does Brookdale Paddock Hills keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
- We hold weekly care conferences that are scheduled with families where the Health and Wellness Director will talk about any concerns/ successes with the resident. - We also have our guardian angel program. Each manager is assigned to a group of residents where we check on them weekly and speak with families monthly to discuss any concerns. - Our Facebook page is updated weekly with postings on our outings and activities within the community. Families are able to “like” the page and keep up with the goings on of the community.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Brookdale Paddock Hills during daytime and nighttime hours?
Staff patterns are determined by current resident's assessed care needs and fluctuate to meet those needs.
If Brookdale Paddock Hills accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
- We have our front patio and our side patio where residents enjoy walking their dogs. Residents also enjoy sitting with their pets in our front lobby. Our staff really gets to know our resident’s pets by seeing them in our common areas
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
- Upon hiring, all of our associates go through Associate Foundations. On the last day of the orientation process, associates take our Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia class.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
- We have 2 Resident Aids, our Program Manager and a nurse on duty during the day. Evening shift, we have 2 Resident Aids and a med tech or nurse on duty. Overnight we have a Resident Aid and a med tech/ or nurse on duty.
What safety features or security measures does Brookdale Paddock Hills provide to protect residents who wander?
- In memory care, we have our front door that is secured and our back door in the patio that is secured and locked. Our door that leads to the patio is open from dawn to dusk but locked in extreme weather purposes. - We have monthly fire drills and elopement drills and a head count is administered. - We keep our side doors locked at certain times of the day and night.- Our front door is also locked after 8 p.m. at night. Family can come visit, but an associate has to let them in.
What programs or activities does Brookdale Paddock Hills offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
We have a Person Centered Approach to our activities using the Life Story Form of our residents. This Life Story Form includes past hobbies, vacation memories, family life, past jobs, significant life changes and information about Activities of Daily Living. station, gardening station, our country kitchen, and our work station. We adhere to our Daily Path where each group activity is on a scheduled routine. For instance, we always have a Morning Mental workout/Reminisce activity at 11:00 a.m. to stimulate the brain. We have clustered programs twice a day. We have at least 6 group programs on our daily schedule. We also go on local outings once a week to restaurants, petting zoos, museums, etc….We hold our Happy Hour every Wednesday and we also have a Birthday Bash once a month.,We hold a Friends for Life event once a month where we invite residents, families and prospects to come to our community and enjoy live entertainment, appetizers, and a tour of our community.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
- We have our nurse, in house doctor and our Health and Wellness Director assess the health and cognitive functioning of our residents. The program manager also does an assessment every quarter for Dining Skill Evaluations and Program Evaluations. Program Manager and nurse are available during meal times to assess residents on eating habits in order to prevent weight loss in the community. Blood pressure and weights are taken once a month on all residents. Resident Aids inform Program Manager or Nurse of any changes that they notice as well.
What techniques does Brookdale Paddock Hills use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Essential oils to enhance appetite and promote relaxation. - Each resident is evaluated using our Dining Skills Evaluations, assessed by our Program Manager. - Resident Aids sit down with residents during meal times to eat with them. This encourages residents to finish their meal and serves as an “at home feeling” for our residents. - We have Dementia friendly food options from our kitchen. For example, if a resident has lost their ability to use utensils and eats better with finger foods, there are French fries available instead of mashed potatoes.
How does Brookdale Paddock Hills keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
- There are scheduled care conferences every Thursday where families can discuss any concerns with the Health and Wellness Director, and the Program Manager. - We have our guardian angel program where the Program Manager, Health and Wellness Director and ED are assigned to residents in Memory Care. We check on them weekly and contact families monthly to discuss any concerns/successes with the residents.
Describe the neighborhood around Brookdale Paddock Hills. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
- Our community is located near a business district. There are many doctor offices near our community and places to shop and eat.
Is Brookdale Paddock Hills affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
- Advent Health Hospital is 2 miles from our facility in case of emergencies. We have 2 more hospitals near our community that residents can list on their care profile
Services and Amenities of Brookdale Paddock Hills
Room and housing options
- Companion Suites: We Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Housekeeping
Health services
- Medication Management
- Nurse On Staff: 16 Hours/Day
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Religious Services
Diet
- Low Fat
- Low Salt
Languages
- English
General
- Minimum Age: 65
- Pets: Yes
Training Areas
- Memory Care Training
Licenses
- State Licenses: AL7428
About Brookdale Paddock Hills
We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you every day. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence.
Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a wonderful living environment everyday. Our genuine caring staff, home style meals, daily activities add to our residents' experience.
Amenities and Services
- Daily assistance with bathing and dressing
- Medication management
- Dining assistance and special diets
- Assistance with reminders and redirection
- Escorts and assistance with walking
- Emergency response call system
- Housekeeping
- Laundry and linen service
*Rates subject to change at any time. Level of care not included.
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