Question 1

What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?

Accepted Answer

Driving distance to Downtown Jasper and Downtown Canton shopping and restaurants. Vineyards, hiking trails, and apple houses in Ellijay.

Question 2

If The Lodge at Stephens Lake accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Accepted Answer

The Lodge accepts pets in AL as long as the resident can provide care. Walks on leashes can be done around the outdoor spaces of the community and inside the community. Pets are not permitted in the dining room.

Question 3

What common areas are available for independent living residents?

Accepted Answer

The IL residents can utilize our movie theater, private dining, dining room, or card area in the main building.

Question 4

What transportation services does The Lodge at Stephens Lake offer to independent living residents?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled medical appointment transportation; outings including shopping and dining.

Question 5

What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at The Lodge at Stephens Lake has organized?

Accepted Answer

For our independent living, the residents enjoyed a scenic trip on the Blue Ridge railway, a trip to a local pumpkin farm, an outing to buy fresh apples and BBQ, as well as an all-day shopping trip to a nearby outlet mall.

Question 6

What safety features or security measures does The Lodge at Stephens Lake offer to independent living residents?

Accepted Answer

IL Residents have a daily check-in feature. The Jasper Police Dept does regular patrols 24/7 through the community.

Question 7

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

Accepted Answer

We follow state staffing requirements and adjust based on our resident care needs.

Question 8

What techniques does The Lodge at Stephens Lake use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Accepted Answer

Residents are encouraged with descriptions of the food on their plate, coached/copied utensil use, and hand-over-hand feeding assistance if needed. Special meals are prepared for those who struggle with dexterity or utensil use.

Question 9

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Accepted Answer

Our team of a Resident Care Director, Memory Care Director, and Executive Director consult with staff for any changes in residents' conditions and on a regularly scheduled basis for care plan meetings with families.

Question 10

What programs or activities does The Lodge at Stephens Lake offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Accepted Answer

Our Memory Care has a full-time dedicated activities coordinator. They enjoy sing-alongs, spiritual devotions, daily exercise, arts/crafts, and one-on-one engagement. We get a life story so that we better understand the resident's history and can talk with the resident about that history.

Question 11

How does The Lodge at Stephens Lake keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Accepted Answer

Our Executive Director sends a weekly communication to families and our Resident Care Director holds regularly scheduled care plan meetings with families. Calls are made to discuss any incidents or concerns that arise.

Question 12

Describe the neighborhood around The Lodge at Stephens Lake. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Accepted Answer

The neighborhood around the lodge is rural residential. We are located close to medical facilities.

Question 13

Does The Lodge at Stephens Lake work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?

Accepted Answer

We have a preferred partner who can provide in-home care, sitters, and home health services.

Question 14

What safety features or security measures does The Lodge at Stephens Lake provide to protect residents who wander?

Accepted Answer

If a resident is prone to wandering, we move that resident to our Memory Care or require 24-hour sitters.

Question 15

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Accepted Answer

The staff receives regular inservices and training. They have had experience training with our Virtual Dementia Tour.

Question 16

If The Lodge at Stephens Lake accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Accepted Answer

The Lodge accepts pets in AL as long as the resident can provide care. Walks on leashes can be done around the outdoor spaces of the community and inside the community. Pets are not permitted in the dining room.

Question 17

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at The Lodge at Stephens Lake during daytime and nighttime hours?

Accepted Answer

We follow state staffing requirements and adjust based on our resident care needs.

Question 18

How does The Lodge at Stephens Lake keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Accepted Answer

Our Executive Director sends a weekly communication to families and our Resident Care Director holds regularly scheduled care plan meetings with families. Calls are made to discuss any incidents or concerns that arise.

Question 19

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Accepted Answer

The team at The Lodge receives regular inservices and training.

Question 20

Describe the overall population of independent living residents at The Lodge at Stephens Lake. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Accepted Answer

The independent residents at The Lodge are in their 70s and 80s. They enjoy exercise classes, outings, and happy hours.

Question 21

What makes the chef or dining program at The Lodge at Stephens Lake exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Accepted Answer

Our Chef prepares as much from scratch as possible, southern country meals with an upscale restaurant twist. You can expect to find your favorite from country-fried steak with sawmill gravy to grilled steaks with loaded baked potatoes. Fresh salads, homemade soups, and delectable desserts satisfy every taste.

Question 22

What safety features or security measures does The Lodge at Stephens Lake offer to assisted living residents?

Accepted Answer

We have a front desk Concierge from 8 am - 9 pm. Front doors are locked at 8 pm. All visitors must use the front doors and are asked to sign in/out.

Question 23

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at The Lodge at Stephens Lake. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Accepted Answer

Our assisted residents are an average age of 70s/80s/90s. They really enjoy our dining services and happy hours/socials.

Question 24

What programs or activities does The Lodge at Stephens Lake offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Accepted Answer

Daily exercise, games, arts, social hours, happy hours, outings.

Question 25

What transportation services does The Lodge at Stephens Lake offer to assisted living residents?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled medical appointment transportation; outings including shopping and dining.

Question 26

What places are near The Lodge at Stephens Lake or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

Accepted Answer

Rural - not a walking location. Driving distance to Downtown Jasper and Downtown Canton shopping and restaurants. Vineyards and apple houses in Ellijay.

Question 27

Is The Lodge at Stephens Lake affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

Accepted Answer

Piedmont Mountainside Hospital is located just 5 minutes north of The Lodge. Northside Cherokee is just 20 minutes south.

Question 28

What makes the chef or dining program at The Lodge at Stephens Lake exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?

Accepted Answer

Our Chef prepares as much from scratch as possible, southern country meals with an upscale restaurant twist. You can expect to find your favorite from country-fried steak with sawmill gravy to grilled steaks with loaded baked potatoes. Fresh salads, homemade soups, and delectable desserts satisfy every taste.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?

If The Lodge at Stephens Lake accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

What common areas are available for independent living residents?

What transportation services does The Lodge at Stephens Lake offer to independent living residents?

What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at The Lodge at Stephens Lake has organized?

What safety features or security measures does The Lodge at Stephens Lake offer to independent living residents?

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

What techniques does The Lodge at Stephens Lake use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

What programs or activities does The Lodge at Stephens Lake offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

How does The Lodge at Stephens Lake keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Describe the neighborhood around The Lodge at Stephens Lake. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Does The Lodge at Stephens Lake work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?

What safety features or security measures does The Lodge at Stephens Lake provide to protect residents who wander?

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

If The Lodge at Stephens Lake accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at The Lodge at Stephens Lake during daytime and nighttime hours?

How does The Lodge at Stephens Lake keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Describe the overall population of independent living residents at The Lodge at Stephens Lake. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

What makes the chef or dining program at The Lodge at Stephens Lake exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

What safety features or security measures does The Lodge at Stephens Lake offer to assisted living residents?

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at The Lodge at Stephens Lake. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

What programs or activities does The Lodge at Stephens Lake offer to enrich residents' well-being?

What transportation services does The Lodge at Stephens Lake offer to assisted living residents?

What places are near The Lodge at Stephens Lake or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

Is The Lodge at Stephens Lake affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

What makes the chef or dining program at The Lodge at Stephens Lake exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?

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