Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Unlike independent care, our residents have physical or cognitive issues and require our assistance with most activities of daily living.  We have had residents in their early 70s to 100!  Most of our population is female but we generally have 1-2 men in our population of residents.  Our residents enjoy bingo, crafts, and music.  We are always open to being introduced to new ideals.

Question 2

What programs or activities does Casa Subina offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Accepted Answer

We try to provide them with a consistent routine.  They know what to expect each day. In that daily routine we offer activities, exercise, movies and music.  With a small community every visitor becomes like family to them.

Question 3

What places are near Casa Subina or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

Accepted Answer

Casa Subina is in a quiet neighborhood that is at the bottom of a horse shoe street.  We back up to the petroglyph with very little traffic.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

We offer a well balanced diet in accordance with the state of NM.  We serve our residents their choice of whatever  breakfast they desier when they wake.  If lunch or dinner is not what they like we can prepare something else for them.  With a small community we are able to cater a bit more to their likes and dislikes.  We are also able to get to know those likes and dislikes and accommodate them.

Question 5

What safety features or security measures does Casa Subina offer to assisted living residents?

Accepted Answer

The house has cameras throughout common areas. The property has an alarm and sprinkler system installed.

Question 6

How does Casa Subina keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Accepted Answer

All of our families have access to the house manager, nurse and director/owner.  If there is a change in their well being we will contact the POA immediately and update them.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Our schedule is set for 1 caregiver for 8 residents for all shifts The state requirement in New Mexico is 1 caregiver for 15 residents.

Question 8

If Casa Subina accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Accepted Answer

At the current time, we do not accept furry companions in our home.  We do allow them to visit and have an enclosed area for them to run around.

Question 9

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Accepted Answer

Each caregiver is required to do monthly training in several areas.  We assign training that is appropriate to the house community but still meets our state-required training.

Question 10

What safety features or security measures does Casa Subina provide to protect residents who wander?

Accepted Answer

We have a nice outside area for the residents to enjoy.    The doors are kept locked  so our residents let us know when they would like access to the outside.  These safety measures make sure we always know where our residents are.

Question 11

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Accepted Answer

Besides the required training we do for our seniors we also incorporate a monthly training on Dementia and Alzheimers care.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Our schedule is set for 1 caregiver for 8 residents for all shifts The state requirement in New Mexico is 1 caregiver for 15 residents.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

We have a nurse on staff that visits with our residents twice a month as well as our staff daily regarding our residents.  If there is a notable  change in their mental or physical behavior she will communicate that to the family.  If the resident is utilizing one of the physicians that comes to our home she will also communicate that information to them.

Question 14

How does Casa Subina keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Accepted Answer

The  house has cameras throughout common areas.  The property has an alarm and sprinkler system installed.

Question 15

What techniques does Casa Subina use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Accepted Answer

Things that can help are cutting food up before presenting it, only giving them the cutlery that is needed, putting the cutlery or cup directly into their hand and using plates and tablecloths of different colors.
We also make sure the table is not cluttered and serve one course at a time if necessary.

Question 16

Is Casa Subina affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

Accepted Answer

We are assisted living, we have no affiliations with hospitals, rehab centers or physicians.  We do have a couple of physicians that see homebound residents and are fortunate that they have chosen our home's to visit.

Question 17

What transportation services does Casa Subina offer to assisted living residents?

Accepted Answer

We do not offer any type of transportation within our community.  We would be more than happy to provide information for transportation.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

listening to music, dancing, or contact with babies, children or animals provide positive feelings. People with dementia have excellent memories of past events, and looking through old photo albums, memorabilia and books can help.

Question 19

Describe the neighborhood around Casa Subina. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Accepted Answer

Casa Subina is in a quiet neighborhood that is at the bottom of a horse shoe street.  We back up to the petroglyph with very little traffic.

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