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April 14, 2022
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January 01, 2022
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September 23, 2021
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Thank you for your review. We take your concerns very seriously and we work with our team daily to improve the lives of our residents and ensure they are living life to the fullest. Feel free to visit or give us a call if you have any additional questions.
August 08, 2021
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November 10, 2020
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Thank you so much for this review. We are so glad the community has been so accommodating.
April 07, 2020
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October 26, 2019
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Thank you for your review. If you wish to dicsuss this matter any further, please give us a call or visit our community and ask to speak with our executive director.
June 19, 2019
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Dear Friend, Thank you for your kind review! We do feel strongly about our points of difference,the unique environment and individualized care that the staff provide. We are always open so feel free to drop on by. Warm regards, Stephanie
April 12, 2019
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Hi Collene, Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts in this forum. We do feel that we provide a cozy homelike atmosphere, in a peaceful setting. We are very proud of our staff and the care we provide to the people who live here. I am sorry that you found the staff to be unfriendly. We have provided your feedback in an all staff meeting to find out what their thought are as well. We would love to have another chance with you in our community, or feel free to reach out to me directly. Respectfully, Stephanie
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December 05, 2021
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Thank you so much for your review. We love having your uncle with us and we are grateful for you and your families support.
August 26, 2021
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Thank you for your review. We are always looking for ways to improve to ensure our residents live great lives. We will share your comments with our team. Please feel free to call us if you have any additional concerns or suggestions.
June 27, 2021
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Thank you so much for your review!
July 23, 2019
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Hi Lorie! Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so pleased that Mom's transition to community living was so pleasant. She is a gift to us, and we love that your family feels at home here as well! The Assisted Living at the Meadowlands team.
March 16, 2019
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Elaine, thanks for taking the time to share your experience with The Meadowlands. We take pride in giving outstanding service to our residents. Please feel free to call us to let us know more about your experience.
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
We have a dedicated Montessori -based Dementia Program that is a world renowned, research based method of working with older adults with dementia. The use of Montessori Dementia Programming encourages purposeful living for seniors while interacting positively within their environment allowing them to function at their highest level. Education and updates are provided through a weekly conference call and ongoing web based training.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at The Meadowlands. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Assisted living at the Meadowlands is a small, family oriented community that offers Assisted Living apartments and Memory Care Friendship Suites. The average age of our residents is 84 years old. The residents who reside here love all of the Musical programs as well as card games, Bingo and trips into the community. We offer Exercise Groups every morning as well.
What programs or activities does The Meadowlands offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Our Life Enrichment team interviews all of our residents to individualize programs and activities to the resident. We provide group activities as well as movies in our Theatre. We have regular Pet visits and Entertainers every Friday for Happy Hour. We also offer in-house rehab services to our residents that enable them to receive needed therapy services in their home. Our contracted therapists assist in exercise programs and are readily available to evaluate needs of our residents and make appropriate recommendations.
What places are near The Meadowlands or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
We are located in North O' Fallon right across from the River City Rascal Ball Field and Car Shield Field. Our local restaurant, J. J. Twiggs is right across the street. We are close to several High Schools
What transportation services does The Meadowlands offer to assisted living residents?
Assisted Living at the Meadowlands has a wheel chair accessible bus that goes out several times a week for shopping and fun. We also have a car for individual transport to medical appointments. All of our vehicles are maintained at the highest standard possible and all of our drivers are licensed and insured.
What makes the chef or dining program at The Meadowlands exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our Culinary Experience cannot be matched We offer Open, Restaurant style dining with seasoned Chefs providing for all of the home made, from scratch food. We offer Breakfast all day as well as 2 entrees and a chef special everyday. Our menu today is Tomato, Basil Soup, Beef Stroganoff, Blackened Tilapia or Pizza. The alternates are called Favorites because everyone loves them. Our desserts are home made and the hand dipped ice cream is there every single day!
What safety features or security measures does The Meadowlands offer to assisted living residents?
We are a small, secure community with a Full time Receptionist at the Front entrance. When the doors are locked at 8p, we encourage our residents and families to utilize the After Hours door. All visitors and Residents must sign in from either door. Our Memory Care wing has a secured entrance and courtyard.
How does The Meadowlands keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Assisted Living at the Meadowlands has Family Night on a monthly basis, providing information, education and FUN. We utilize our Facebook page for events and information important to the Senior Living community. Our Front Desk and Business Office keep fliers, information and resources available as well
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at The Meadowlands during daytime and nighttime hours?
We have different ratios in the building dependent on resident care needs. We have our highest ratio of staff to resident in our Memory Care wing. Our Special Care wing also has a high staff to resident ratio.
If The Meadowlands accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We are Pet Friendly! Our furry friends are able to share life with us in all the common areas, and/or apartments of their owners. We have multiple courtyards for our furry friends to visit as well. We ask that our pets are not brought into the Dining Room. We do encourage visits in Memory Care but our pets cannot live there.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Our staff receive ongoing training in our specialized Montessori Moments In Time program for Memory Care. All Licensed individuals are given the encouragement and opportunity to complete the Continuing Education Units required. We offer ongoing training and refresher courses for all staff.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
There are typically 10 staff, as well as the Leadership team during the day. On the second shift, there are typically 5 staff.
What safety features or security measures does The Meadowlands provide to protect residents who wander?
The residents are assessed before admission to reveal a wandering inclination. For those residents who might be unsafe, we encourage our Memory Care wing. If a resident becomes a wandering risk, while living in Assisted Living, the team will review and update the Plan of Care and possibly recommend visiting the Memory Care program for the day to engage in dedicated activities and validation. There is also a secure Courtyard for those residents who prefer to be outside and engage in gardening, birds and sunshine.
What programs or activities does The Meadowlands offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Assisted Living at the Meadowlands offers many leisure programs of interest to the residents who reside in the community as well as the neighborhood surrounding the building. We offer Creative, Physical, Social, Cognitive, Spiritual and Sensory activities and programs. We often invite our neighbors in for Educational programs. Current Events with Coffee, Morning Exercise, Fun& Fitness, Rascal Ballgames, Pet visits, Themed Dinners, Movies, Bingo, Cards, Arts& Crafts, Reminiscing to name a few.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
The Director of Nursing or the Executive Director, who is also a nurse, provide the Community Based Assessment prior to move in. If there is a noted change in condition and/or every quarter. This ensures we are capturing all the functional, cognitive abilities of all of our residents.
What techniques does The Meadowlands use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
The Dining experience remains vital in our Memory Care wing. Mealtime is a very social event for our residents. Meals are meant to be shared with family and friends, and our dining experience does just that. Meals and snacks present six daily opportunities, seven days a week to reminisce, create new memories, maximize independence, and promote socialization, all in a social environment. Our red plates stimulate appetite. Contrasting colors with plate settings aide poor depth perception. Small portions prevent becoming overwhelmed. Scented warm wash clothes prior to each meal offer sensory stimulation and aides in increased appetite. Dignified dining allows residents independence through adaptive equipment. Mealtime is a great time for staff to interact with the residents by reminiscing, discussing current events and observing changes in appetite and eating patterns, or identifying the need for adaptive equipment to promote independence.
How does The Meadowlands keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
We provide information via our website, www.meridiansenior.com/community/the-meadowlands/; as well as Family Nights, Direct Mailers from the business Office and our current Social Media Site, such as Facebook.
Describe the neighborhood around The Meadowlands. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Assisted Living at the Meadowlands is located in North O' Fallon, Mo. We are conveniently off the I70 corridor at exit 219- T R Hughes Blvd. We are in a residential neighborhood with some small business, banks and schools in the immediate neighborhood
Is The Meadowlands affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
A hospital affiliation is the resident's or family's choice. We are conveniently located near SSM St. Joseph's West, SSM St. Joseph's-St. Charles, BJC-St. Peter's, and Progress West. We are an Aging in Place community with a Level II license and are able to offer enhanced nursing care to our residents.
Whether for you or a loved one, The Meadowlands offers a caring atmosphere, active community, and a comfortable, secure lifestyle for our residents.
Here at The Meadowlands, each member of our community enjoys the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Our valued residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired. Residency includes a complete array of services and accommodations.
We are one of the facilities that participate in the Montessori-based Moments in Time Program for our memory unit. Montessori-based Memory Care Program is designed to capture our resident’s special moments at any given time, validate them, and help them live fully in each of those moments. This is accomplished through the following five directional paths.
We enrich the lives of our residents, families, and employees through extraordinary experiences: Passion, Integrity, Caring, Love, Joy, Accountability and Respect.
Meridian offers each member of our communities the opportunity to 'live life their way'. Residents enjoy assistance when required, and freedom when desired.
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