Questions about Parkview Home of Freeport
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Parkview Home of Freeport. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Our assisted living ranges from age 80 to age 98. A variety of activities are enjoyed including puzzles, bingo, music, Mexican Train Dominoes along with other board games. Social time both at Parkview and on outings are also enjoyed by many residents.
What programs or activities does Parkview Home of Freeport offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Parkview offers restorative services to all of our assisted living residents. Several aides have additional training to provide various exercises, range of motion exercises, along with heat and cold pack therapies. Parkview also offers Silver Sneakers exercises class twice a week to residents and the community. Several insurance companies will even pay for the class. Physical, occupational and speech therapy services are also provided at Parkview through Genesis Rehab Services that leases space at Parkview. Prescribed therapy can be billed to Medicare Part B insurance.
What places are near Parkview Home of Freeport or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Parkview is just across the street from beautiful Krape Park and a golf course. There is a walking path that runs right in front of Parkview as well. The local hospital is less than a mile away in addition to the local YMCA and other medical facilities, beautician, dentist and optometrist.
What transportation services does Parkview Home of Freeport offer to assisted living residents?
Parkview has a van, lift bus and 21 passenger bus. Parkview offers scheduled weekly shopping for residents as well as transportation to doctor appointments. We also offer scheduled transportation for activities and outings.
What makes the chef or dining program at Parkview Home of Freeport exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Parkview has a reputation for excellent meals. Assisted living residents are provided 3 nutritious and delicious meals a day and snacks. Parkview works with a registered dietician and special diet needs are no problem at Parkview. All of our meals are served restaurant-style to the table...no buffet lines. Residents choose whatever they want for breakfast and it is made to order from pancakes to bacon and eggs to omelets to hot cereal. Residents choose from 3 main entrees for the noon meal and two for the evening meal. Many of our dishes are made from scratch using fresh ingredients whenever feasible.
What safety features or security measures does Parkview Home of Freeport offer to assisted living residents?
Parkview is a secured facility. Any visitors can only enter during business hours at the main entrance. All the other doors are locked 24/7 and visitors must request entry and identify themselves. Residents have a call cord in their bathroom and also wear a pendant that will alarm at the nurses station if they need assistance.
How does Parkview Home of Freeport keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Parkview communicates with families via telephone and email following HIPPA guidelines.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Parkview Home of Freeport during daytime and nighttime hours?
Assisted living has one CNA and one nurse assigned to assist them 24/7.
If Parkview Home of Freeport accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Pets are not allowed in assisted living facility however they can come to visit.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
All staff must have the appropriate certification upon hire. Various inservices are conducted quarterly for all staff. CPR re-certification is also done. All nurses must keep their license current per IDPH regulations.
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Parkview Home of Freeport. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Parkview has 47 independent living condos with singles and couples. The age ranges from early 70's to late 90's with more couples moving to Parkview in their 70's. There are a wide variety of interests among our residents. We have several very talented artists. A monthly "Paint-in" is held one Thursday a month where residents (and the public) can bring in their favorite project to work on it while visiting and enjoying the company of others and sharing ideas. Many residents come into the main building to enjoy board games, card games and Wii bowling in addition to meals, special events and entertainment. Residents also enjoy outings for shopping, meals and entertainment such as plays and boat rides.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
Parkview is just across the street from beautiful Krape Park and a golf course. There is a walking path that runs right in front of Parkview as well. The local hospital is less than a mile away in addition to the local YMCA and other medical facilities, beautician, dentist and optometrist.
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Parkview Home of Freeport has organized?
Some offsite activities include season tickets to the local Winneshiek playhouse, concerts in the park, a play and the local community college, a bus trip for shopping and meal in Madison, Wisconsin just to name a few.
What transportation services does Parkview Home of Freeport offer to independent living residents?
Weekly shopping to a grocery store, pharmacy and bank is providing by the Parkview bus. Monthly shopping to Walmart is also provided. Transportation is also provided for events and outings offsite.
What makes the chef or dining program at Parkview Home of Freeport exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
Meals are not included for independent residents in their monthly rent but they can purchase individual meals or discounted meal plans and enjoy the same delicious meals served restaurant style as the other residents. In addition, independent residents are invited to special events free of charge including the holiday meal, annual picnic and ice cream social.
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Independent residents enjoy an outdoor gazebo located in Parkview Circle. Independent residents also have access to the Church Park dining room which seats 16 and the smaller and large event rooms on the lower level. There are also two fireplace lounges and a library available in addition to indoor and outdoor porches and patios. There is also an exercise room equipped with a treadmill, elliptical and several exercise bikes available for use any time.
If Parkview Home of Freeport accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Independent residents are allowed one small and well-behaved pet in their home. There are no fences allowed in the yards and pets must be kept on a leash.
Does Parkview Home of Freeport work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
Social services has a list of home care providers available upon request.
What safety features or security measures does Parkview Home of Freeport provide to protect residents who wander?
Wander guards and door alarms are used on residents that are a risk to wander. It is also noted in their plan of care.
