
Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC
Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care

Reviews of Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC
Assisted Living Reviews for Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC
May 06, 2021
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March 06, 2020
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February 28, 2019
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November 17, 2016
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November 17, 2016
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June 21, 2016
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March 31, 2016
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October 28, 2015
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February 01, 2014
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Memory Care Reviews for Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC
June 17, 2020
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Questions about Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
All of our staff attends bi-monthly in service meetings where conduct continuing education and training.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
We here at Vernon Springs Senior Living have a wide range of ages in our community. However a lot of our residents share similar interests in activities. Most enjoy live entertainment, card games, group outings, bingo, and exercise, but there are many more activities that are available!
What programs or activities does Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC offer to enrich residents' well-being?
We have a full activities program designed to meet the physical, spiritual, social, intellectual, and emotional needs of our residents. Our full-time Activities Director provides a full calendar of events including daily exercise classes, outside trips to restaurants and shopping, and cultural and special events. Music, gardening, arts and crafts, Wii games, and visits from outside entertainers are standard. We also have in-house physical and occupational therapy.
What places are near Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
We are located in the heart of Sandy springs. Perimeter Mall is within 4 miles of our community. Also located within 2 miles is a library, multiple churches, an amphitheater, and a large shopping center with many enjoyable stores.
What transportation services does Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC offer to assisted living residents?
We go on weekly shopping and lunch trips, as well as provide transportation to and from doctors appointments within a 7 mile radius.
What makes the chef or dining program at Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
At Vernon Springs, our chef prepares homemade, well balanced, and nutritious meals. We cater to many different diets, including those with food allergies and dietary restrictions, such as gluten free options.
What safety features or security measures does Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC offer to assisted living residents?
Each resident has wireless pendant that they wear at all times that is connected to our nurse call system. Our main entrance is unlocked during normal business hours, however after 6PM and before 9AM, a code is required to gain access. Our memory care is a locked floor, which requires a code for entering and exiting at all times.
How does Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
We frequently provide updates for families on their loved ones by sending out a monthly newsletter. We always inform our residents' families when we see a slight change in their health. Additionally, we have an active social media.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC during daytime and nighttime hours?
We are staffed at a 1:7 ratio 24/7.
If Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We do accept dogs and cats, however the weight restriction is 20 lbs. There is a gated courtyard that residents can use when walking their dog.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Our staff is continuously trained in how to manage all our residents care needs. We have mandatory bi-monthly in service meetings, ensures that our staff keeps up to date on all required certifications, and pay for CMA and CNA licenses.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
We always have 3 staff members in our memory care, as well as 3 in our Assisted Living section.
What safety features or security measures does Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC provide to protect residents who wander?
If a resident begins to wander and is not already in our memory care, we will transfer them to a room on that floor, as it is locked and will ensure their safety. Our memory care floor has a continuous loop so that our residents may wander in a safe manner.
What programs or activities does Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Our Memory Care program provides person centered care with life-skills, exercise, brain challenges, and more.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
We have a geriatric doctor on retainer that evaluates all our residents upon moving in to our community. Additionally, he assesses all of our residents as needed bi-monthly and if he notices a decline in health or cognitive function, he will make recommendations for specialists.
What techniques does Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Our dining staff utilizes brightly colored plates and cups to encourage eating and drinking for our memory care residents. Our caregivers also sit with our residents and motivate them to eat.
How does Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
We send a monthly newsletter, have monthly town hall meetings, and send e-mails and activity calendars. Our nurse holds regular care plan meetings with residents and families and our doors are always open for meetings with family members.
Describe the neighborhood around Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
We are located in the heart of Sandy Springs. There are many doctors offices, neighborhoods, shopping centers, restaurants, and office buildings in the surrounding area.
Is Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
We work with all area hospitals, as well as home health agencies, hospice, rehab, pharmacies and specialists including geriatricians, podiatrists, dentists and more as needed.
Services and Amenities of Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC
Costs
- All Inclusive Rent
- Entry Fee
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- Companion Suites: We Do Not Offer Companion Suites
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Health services
- Medication Management
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Religious Services
Guest services
- Guests At Mealtime
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 74
- Pets: Yes
Licenses
- State Licenses: 007740
About Vernon Springs Senior Living, LLC
Vernon Springs Senior Living provides Assisted Living as well as Memory Care. We understand that the decision about which senior living community to call home is a difficult one and we are here to help make that decision easier. The McGill family, who owns and operates the facility, is always on site, and give residents the sense that they are all a “McGill at heart”.
Amenities:
- Luxuriously furnished common areas
- Bistro featuring a variety of refreshments
- Traditional chef prepared meals
- Experienced and energetic care associates
- Call system in every suite
- Weekly housekeeping and laundry
- Life enrichment program
- Social, educational and spiritual programs
- Community events and scheduled outings
- Spacious library with a traditional atmosphere
- Professionally managed hair salon
- Complimentary wifi and cable connection in each suite
- Fire safety and emergency response systems
Activities:
- Family Events
- Musical Performances
- Arts and Crafts
- Painting
- Resident Clubs
- Religious Programs
- Holiday Celebrations
- Day Time Excursions
- Scheduled Transportation (Doctors/Therapy)
Services:
- Three delicious made from scratch meals daily
- Health and wellness programs
- Secured access, monitored entry
- Trained staff for the memory impaired
- Medication management
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Supervised scheduled activities
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- Secure, monitored courtyard
- Respite Care
- Adult Day Care
- Visits from spiritual leaders several times per week
- Memory Care
- Special care for the memory impaired
- Experienced care associates trained in dementia care
- Limited capacity allowing increased attention and time
- Specially designed social, recreational, wellness, and Spiritual activities
- Resource library
- Private accommodations
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