Spring Village at Dover

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What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Every staff member receives dementia training at orientation, yearly and as needed. The Director Team has attended an 8 hour seminar on Alzheimer's and Dementia Care.

What programs or activities does Spring Village at Dover offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Jacki Brewster is our Certified Dementia Practioner and is our Engagement Director. Her program is modeled after the Montessori Method which allows each Resident to pick and choose which activity they wish throughout the day. We will have activities 7 days a week. Every morning will start with exercise because it is important to keep our minds, body and soul moving. Trivia, Walking Club, Balls & Balloons, card games, and arts & crafts to name a few. In addition the Director Team will teach a class to our Residents on a topic of their choice. We will take our Residents to a Restaurant of Choice every week.

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

Our Director of Nursing will do an assessment prior to admission. Our PCP/Medical Director will monitor the Resident's health and take action accordingly.

What techniques does Spring Village at Dover use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

There is always at least one care giver in the Dinning room at all times. Each residents' needs are assessed at admission time and a plan is put in place. And because every staff member has Dementia training, they are prepared for a variety of memory care situations.

How does Spring Village at Dover keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

It all depends on the family. If the family would like daily, weekly, monthly updates a schedule is put in place. The families are given the DON phone number to call whenever they have a question about their loved one.

Describe the neighborhood around Spring Village at Dover. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Spring Village at Dover is located in a brand new development. It is surrounded by 55+ townhomes and houses. There are also apartments and a commercial area within walking distance. Beautiful downtown Dover is only 3 miles away.

Is Spring Village at Dover affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

We are very fortunate in that we are centrally located and have access to 3 hospitals within a 10-mile radius.

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About Spring Village at Dover

Opening Spring 2019

Affordable and safe memory care.

Spring Village at Dover is a Senior Living community specializing in caring for people with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Memory Loss. We are an affordable, safe option dedicated to enriching the mind, body, and spirit of people who wish to live independently, with minimal assistance, and for those who need a high level of care.

Enriching the mind, body and spirit.

We offer a safe, affordable option for people who wish to live independently, with minimal assistance, and for those who need a high level of care. Our care is centered around the whole person. This means we are respectful of all residents and their life choices. We are not a nursing home, but a home—a place where people are not only cared for, but also treated with respect, kindness, and compassion. Our staff provides 24-hour support, adjusting care plans as residents’ needs change. We develop Personal Care Plans in partnership with staff, the resident, and his or her family. The plan addresses the resident’s emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness through balanced nutrition, quality care, enriching activities, medication management and the creation of positive daily experiences.

Spring Village at Dover is designed to meet the special needs of our residents. We provide a safe, home-like atmosphere. We believe families are a vital part of our community.

What Makes Us Special

Spring Village at Dover is a community specializing in care for people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss. We offer safe, affordable care for people who wish to live independently with minimal assistance and those who need a higher level of care.