Pinicon Place

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What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

All memory care staff are certified in a person-centered training called CARES. Staff is re-certified every two years. In addition, they receive monthly education focused on dementia specific topics, including but not limited to dementia related behaviors, the dementia disease process, personal care for residents with dementia, and how to engage a resident with dementia in meaningful activity

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Pinicon Place. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

The average age of residents in AL is 85. Women tend to outnumber men 3 to 1. Favorite activities include Bingo, cards, crafts and musical entertainment.

What programs or activities does Pinicon Place offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Our intimate community allows us to tailor programs to the interests and abilities of our individual residents

What transportation services does Pinicon Place offer to assisted living residents?

Scheduled transportation is offered to AL residents

What makes the chef or dining program at Pinicon Place exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

We serve a variety of options at every meal, with table service for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days per week. Our menu is chef prepared and dietician supervised.

What safety features or security measures does Pinicon Place offer to assisted living residents?

Our community has a secured front entrance and visitors must sign in and out each time they enter and exit the community.

How does Pinicon Place keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Our community has a monthly newsletter which is shared with residents and their family members. Our dedicated staff is always available to visit with you about your loved ones.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Pinicon Place during daytime and nighttime hours?

Our staffing is based upon the individual care needs or our residents as well as the current number of residents. Staffing will vary based upon these ratios.

If Pinicon Place accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Our community is pet-friendly with enclosed courtyards for our furry friends

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Our staff receives monthly in-service trainings at the community level as well as mandatory monthly online training courses

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

We staff according to resident need. Each resident is assessed by our nursing team to determine their individual care plan, including how many staff it takes to safely assist a resident with care, prompting and cueing needed from staff, behaviors, medications, assistive devices, etc. We base our staffing on the level of care needed within our building.

What safety features or security measures does Pinicon Place provide to protect residents who wander?

Our egress doors are alarm activated.

What programs or activities does Pinicon Place offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Our memory care programming follows an approach called My Day. Research shows that stimulating different parts of the brain during certain times of the day is most beneficial for the resident with dementia. We incorporate the concepts of mind, body, and spirit into our programming to ensure that all resident needs are being met. We think it is important to engage the resident as a whole person and utilize creative expressions such as art and music, cognitive stimulation, social gatherings, and spiritual activities. We utilize person-centered care to engage residents in reminiscing, including personalized stations and kits that focus on resident occupation, hobbies, and interests. See our activities calendar to learn more

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

Upon move in a resident receives initial assessment by the community nurse with follow up assessments at 30 days and 90 days. Thereafter an assessment is completed every 90 days or if there are any significant changes

What techniques does Pinicon Place use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Our staff are trained in assisting our memory care residents with prompting and cueing while still encouraging residents to be as independent as possible during mealtime. Meals are served in courses on specialized dinnerware designed purposefully for residents with cognitive impairment. We create modified menus for our memory care neighborhoods to promote a successful dining experience.

How does Pinicon Place keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

We prioritize communication between staff and family regarding resident’s overall health. We utilize a family call program in which a community leader check in with families about their loved one and any community updates

Services and Amenities of Pinicon Place

About Pinicon Place

At Pinicon Place, you'll find thoughtful, compassionate care in a warm, intimate residential care senior living community. We are located in a quiet residential neighborhood with convenient nearby access to Highway 151. We have private residential apartments and inviting communal spaces including a living room with fireplace and indoor aviary, a theater-style TV room and a beautifully landscaped courtyard. We develop individual personalized care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and offer a variety of onsite activities such as exercise classes, games, movie screenings and family nights. We also provide transportation to shopping, events and appointments. Contact us to learn more about Anamosa senior living.