Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace

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What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

All staff, all departments are certified in Alzheimer's Association CARES Dementia program.

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

24 RN/LPN coverage. Ratio is 6 to 1 during the day and 8 to 1 during sleeping hours.

What programs or activities does Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Minimum of 10 life enriching and engagement programs per day. We offer Cognitive Therapy programs billable to Medicare.

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

Director of Nursing, RN and/or Executive Director

What techniques does Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Music

How does Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

We call the family directly, we meet with families and email when appropriate. We have many forms of communication.

Describe the neighborhood around Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

At Terra Vista, we understand that caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia is a careful balancing act. It’s important to alleviate the stress that comes when a family member with Alzheimer’s encounters closed doors or blocked pathways but it’s also crucial to keep him or her safe and secure within the environment. Our Dementia-Capable Environment balances both needs through a barrier-free design that gives your loved one the freedom to stroll and explore and achieve an optimum level of functional independence while remaining safe. .Our InnerWalk™ — the largest multisensory purpose-driven interior courtyard in the region – is designed to educate and delight residents and family members alike with its technology-infused design that offers family education and fun and provides a feeling of inclusion while stimulating the senses.

Is Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

Yes, our 911 hospital is Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, However, Good Samaritan

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About Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace

At Terra Vista, we understand that caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia is a careful balancing act. It’s important to alleviate the stress that comes when a family member with Alzheimer’s encounters closed doors or blocked pathways but it’s also crucial to keep him or her safe and secure within the environment.

• Our Dementia-Capable Environment balances both needs through a barrier-free design that gives your loved one the freedom to stroll and explore and achieve an optimum level of functional independence while remaining safe.
• Our multisensory way-finding markers located throughout our campus utilize theme, color and texture allowing residents to more easily identify where they are, explore for longer periods of time and through later stages of Alzheimer’s.
• Our InnerWalk™ — the largest multisensory purpose-driven interior courtyard in the region – is designed to educate and delight residents and family members alike with its technology-infused design that offers family education and fun and provides a feeling of inclusion while stimulating the senses.

Imagine a safe and secure community where every single staff member is trained in the latest techniques and protocols for caring for residents with Alzheimer’s. Where instead of locked doors, there are stress-reducing barrier-free paths and the region’s most expansive sensory garden focusing on relaxation, rejuvenation and social engagement.

Imagine being able to reach out and connect with your family member and staff at a moment’s notice, and easily coming together to share news and good times. And imagine a knowledgeable and compassionate leadership team that cares so much about supporting residents with Alzheimer’s and their families that it advocates toward research for a cure on the federal and state levels.

If you can imagine all this, you’re well on your way to discovering Terra Vista. Our community lives up to its definition: “Helping one continue to live his or her best possible life while fostering a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals.” We look forward to proving to you that we’re changing the view on Alzheimer’s care.

Thank you for your interest at Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace. Please give us a call to schedule a free tour.

What Makes Us Special

Comment * We understand that financial planning for the care of a family member with Alzheimer’s can cause stress and fear. We’re here to help. We are the only memory care community in the region that currently offers an all-inclusive rate, locked in for 24 months, making it easier to plan for your family member’s health and financial future.