Questions about Golden Oaks Home
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
All staff is required to complete training courses with the Alzheimer's Association at the start of employment and quarterly. Each staff member must provide the training certificated provided by the agency. Staff in-services are provided by licensed facilitators on Alzheimer's and Dementia care.
What programs or activities does Golden Oaks Home offer to enrich residents' well-being?
We offer daily activities that promote healthy living and engagement. We take recommendations and preferences from the you and your loved one of activities they enjoyed or still enjoy doing and incorporate those into the activities program. We offer social, cognitive and motor skill development activities such as trivia games, board games, memory games, gardening, music therapy, chair yoga, daily exercise, religious activities, educational games and family table talk of topics they want to discuss.
What places are near Golden Oaks Home or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Golden Oaks is located in a quiet neighborhood in a cul-de-sac. We have a beautiful patio where residents may sit and soak in the sun. There are many restaurants and shops within a short drive.
What transportation services does Golden Oaks Home offer to assisted living residents?
We assist in getting our residents to any appointments that they may need.
What makes the chef or dining program at Golden Oaks Home exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
We are able to personalize and customize dietary needs and wants. We prepare meals and snacks based on preferences and suggestions. We encourage all of our residents to continue to enjoy eating the foods that bring them comfort. We also accommodate special diets and restrictions.
What safety features or security measures does Golden Oaks Home offer to assisted living residents?
Golden Oaks is a locked, and secured home. For safety we have installed audio and visual security monitoring system in all common areas and all exterior areas of the home. We provide 24 hour awake nursing care by licensed professionals. State statutes do not allow cameras in private rooms.
How does Golden Oaks Home keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
We strive to keep families a part of every step and process after you have decided to make Golden Oaks home. We encourage families to visit as much as possible as well as attend all of our events and special moments with their loved ones. We ask that families members be a part of the care planning process. Our operator or nurse contacts family members on a regular basis with updates and definitely in the case of emergency.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Golden Oaks Home during daytime and nighttime hours?
We offer a 1 or 2 to 6 caregiver to resident ratio. With a home maximum occupancy of 12, we believe that this ratio allows for direct personal care and quality time that each person needs and deserves to live comfortably at Golden Oaks.
If Golden Oaks Home accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
While we do not have dogs or cats that live in the home, we do have pets come to visit. We have a large fenced back yard. We have therapy pets come to visit when they are available.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
All of our staff is certified by the state and have undergone specific training for their position prior to being hired by Golden Oaks. They are further trained in the “Golden Oaks way” at the start of employment. Subsequently, we require and provide ongoing training on topics related to the success of providing quality care to the members of our home. Some of those trainings include working with those with dementia, resident rights, infection control, how to recognize abuse and neglect, workplace safety and emergency preparedness and disaster training. Additionally there are continuing education courses required by the state that are relevant to the license of each employee.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
We offer a 1 or 2 to 6 caregiver to resident ratio. With a home maximum occupancy of 12, we believe that this ratio allows for direct personal care and quality time that each person needs and deserves to live comfortably at Golden Oaks. There are 1 or 2 awake certified staff at night.
What safety features or security measures does Golden Oaks Home provide to protect residents who wander?
Golden Oaks is a locked and secured home, specifically to prevent those who are prone to wandering. We are equipped with a security camera system, door alarms, and a low resident to staff ratio that allows staff to better keep an eye out for anyone looking to take an unsafe walk outside.
What programs or activities does Golden Oaks Home offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
We offer daily activities that promote healthy living and engagement. We take recommendations and preferences from residents and their loved ones and the activities they enjoyed or still enjoy doing and incorporate those into the activities program. We offer social, cognitive, and motor skill development activities such as trivia games, board games, memory games, gardening, music therapy, chair yoga, daily exercise, religious activities, educational games and family table talk of topics they want to discuss.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
At Golden Oaks, we have on-staff a part-time registered nurse, a full-time licensed practical nurse who is available to assess changes in medical condition. We have a medical doctor available to discuss any changes. If treatment is needed, it is possible that a visit to the doctor or hospital may be required. An assessment is completed by a nurse before admission, annually, and if there is a significant change in behavior or apparent state of wellness. We strive to keep you and your loved one involved in this process.
Describe the neighborhood around Golden Oaks Home. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Golden Oaks is located in a quiet neighborhood in a cul-de-sac. We have a beautiful patio where residents may sit and soak in the sun. There are many restaurants and shops within a short drive.
Is Golden Oaks Home affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
We are able to refer our residents to the hospital of choice. While we have a physician available for urgent matters, we recommend that you keep your private doctor and, if necessary,
