Questions about Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
All staff is required to complete monthly training that exceeds state mandated regulations. Pacifica Senior Living Company provides staff with the most up to date training that best serves our Residents needs and safety.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The Residents at Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont are an active group of individuals that participate in many scheduled activities in and outside of the community. Our Residents enjoy the daily BINGO and frequent entertainers that enhance the living experience at Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont. Our Residents currently range in age from 54 to 102 years of age.
What programs or activities does Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont offer to enrich residents' well-being?
The Activities Director at Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont works closely with our Care Staff to plan healthy and enriching activities that keeps the minds sharp and the bodies fit. As well, our Assisted Living Community welcomes many philanthropic volunteers who enjoy visiting our Residents, such as Pet Therapy visits and collegiate groups from our local universities. Of course our Residents enjoy the many outings to lunch and shopping that are planned frequently for their pleasure.
What places are near Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Pacifica Senior Living is conveniently located on the North side of I-10 on Monroe Street. Their are several hotels, restaurants, fast food shopping, retail shopping, pharmacy, banking, public parks and quaint family neighborhoods all within a half of mile from our Assisted Living community.
What transportation services does Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont offer to assisted living residents?
Weekday transportation is offered for our Residents convenience and needs. We provide transportation to and from appointments on designated days and various outings of interest for active lifestyles.
What makes the chef or dining program at Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont has a Culinary Trained Executive Chef that oversees our daily restaurant style dining. Our community takes great pride in preparing all meals mainly from scratch. Our Executive Chef has worked in fine dining from New Orleans to Memphis and brings his culinary experiences to serve our Residents the finest of meals. Our Dining Room Manager oversees the service of all three nutritional meals daily for our residents fine dining experiences.
What safety features or security measures does Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont offer to assisted living residents?
At Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont, our Residents safety is at forefront of our purpose. Our Assisted Living Community is fully sprinkled and fire rated doors that are designed to keep all safe in case of an unfortunate event.
How does Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont has recently implemented a monthly call tree where the members of the Management Team contacts each Resident's family representative to address any concerns that may need addressed. Of course, our Care Staff will contact family members with any care changes that may need addressed in the best interest of the Resident. We do adhere to an "Open Door Policy" that Residents and their family may always be in contact with the Executive Director or Department Managers at all times.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont during daytime and nighttime hours?
Pacifica Senior Living staffs well over the states minimum requirements for Assisted Living Facilities. Our community is committed to maintaining 24 hour wake staff at all times. Pacifica Senior Living maintains a staff of 75 or more staff to our licensed capacity of 99.
If Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont is pet friendly and Residents may bring their fury friends. We believe that pets can be beneficial to ones well being and enjoy the pleasures that they bring to our community. Residents may enjoy our beautiful courtyards or may enjoy walking to our nearby shopping.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
All staff is required to complete monthly training that exceeds state mandated regulations. Pacifica Senior Living Company provides staff with the most up to date training that best serves our Residents needs and safety.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
There may be as many as six staff members serving our Memory Care Community of 20 Residents during the day and one to two during the night.
What safety features or security measures does Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont provide to protect residents who wander?
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont trains all staff proper responses for a Resident that may wonder. Our team practice Elopement Drills frequently and are trained in Elopement Prevention. Our community is secured at all times and staff is alert to our Residents behaviors and safety needs.
What programs or activities does Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont has a full time Memory Care Activities Coordinator that works only with our Memory Care population. Daily interaction is provided to our 20 Residents Memory Care Unit that utilizes Music Therapy to Beach Ball Volleyball that keeps our Residents minds sharp and bodies fit.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont has a Director OF Nursing and a Memory Care Nurse Director that oversees Care Planning for each Resident on a regular basis.
What techniques does Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Our Memory Care Residents dine within their private community where they are assisted by the Care Staff with any assistance that may be needed for their dining pleasures. Our Memory Care Residents are served the same meals as our Assisted Living Residents and special diets are provided to those who may need different types of meals.
How does Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont has recently implemented a monthly call tree where the members of the Management Team contacts each Resident's family representative to address any concerns that may need addressed. Of course, our Care Staff will contact family members with any care changes that may need addressed in the best interest of the Resident. We do adhere to an "Open Door Policy" that Residents and their family may always be in contact with the Executive Director or Department Managers at all times.
Describe the neighborhood around Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Pacifica Senior Living is conveniently located on the North side of I-10 on Monroe Street. Their are several hotels, restaurants, fast food shopping, retail shopping, pharmacy, banking, public parks and quaint family neighborhoods all within a half of mile from our Assisted Living community.
Is Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
Tallahassee is serviced with two hospitals that a Resident may choose for their care. Pacifica Senior Living is not affiliated with any particular hospital, but works closely with all medical teams to assure that our Residents receive the best medical care at all times.
