Questions about Maplewood at Chardon
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Our affiliation and active involvement with the Alzheimer's Association ensure that our memory care program keeps up with the latest advances.
What programs or activities does Maplewood at Chardon offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Residents can exercise their physical and mental well-being with specially curated on-site activities. To ensure residents enjoy a diverse cycle of events and recreation, we employ a full-time activities director. We offer different exercise programs such as low-impact fitness activities such as chair yoga,and stretching classes. We provide regular musical entertainment to take a trip down memory lane. Residents enjoy regular trips and outings to local neighborhoods and towns. For residents who are reluctant to participate in social or recreational activities, we offer pet therapy as a positive and stimulating alternative. Residents may participate in recreational activities such as art classes designed to inspire and stimulate mental well-being and instructive community cooking classes. Residents can also join our gardening club. Our community activities roster includes trivia nights and regular educational lectures covering a wide range of academic topics.
What transportation services does Maplewood at Chardon offer to assisted living residents?
Complimentary transportation to local shopping, medical appointments and more
What makes the chef or dining program at Maplewood at Chardon exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our savory menu choices feature ingredients from area farms that are delivered to our chefs daily. They joyfully go to work in our spacious kitchen, creating meals and desserts that celebrate the best of local flavor. There are several daily choices available at each meal.
What safety features or security measures does Maplewood at Chardon offer to assisted living residents?
By strategically using contrasting colors and patterns as a way to reduce falls and increase ease of wayfinding to important spaces, our purposeful design promotes independence as long as possible. Key areas like dining rooms are conveniently located, and placing our courtyards “hacienda-style” in the middle of the building allows easy, safe access for all. Other safety features include a 24 hour emergency response system, all visitors required to sign in and out upon arrival and departure, as well as the community main doors being secured at designated times in the evening until morning.
How does Maplewood at Chardon keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
We keep our families informed through routine plan of care meetings with our care staff, as well as monthly newsletters.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Our affiliation and active involvement with the Alzheimer's Association ensure that our memory care program keeps up with the latest advances. All care staff is trained with Habilitation training focusing on our approach to dementia care.
What safety features or security measures does Maplewood at Chardon provide to protect residents who wander?
Indoor common areas are quiet and a nice place to enjoy the company of fellow residents or just to relax. Our community is secured to ensure the safety of our residents.
Outdoor common areas are designed with accessibility, flow, and movement for resident mobility. Our community grounds is comprised of an enclosed-courtyard to enhance recreation hours.
What programs or activities does Maplewood at Chardon offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Residents can exercise their physical and mental well-being with specially curated on-site activities. To ensure residents enjoy a diverse cycle of events and recreation, we employ a full-time activities director. We offer different exercise programs such as low-impact fitness activities such as chair yoga and stretching classes. We provide regular musical entertainment to take a trip down memory lane. Residents enjoy regular trips and outings to local neighborhoods and towns. For residents who are reluctant to participate in social or recreational activities, we offer pet therapy as a positive and stimulating alternative. Residents may participate in recreational activities such as art classes designed to inspire and stimulate mental well-being and instructive community cooking classes. Residents can also join our gardening club. Our community activities roster includes trivia nights and regular educational lectures covering a wide range of academic topics.
What techniques does Maplewood at Chardon use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Our dining rooms are designed for socializing and creating a multi-sensory, therapeutic experience for all—especially for those living with memory impairment, whose senses, including taste and smell, decrease over time. The open kitchen concept allows aromas to reach the residents well before the plate arrives, and the openness encourages our culinary team and residents to get to know each other. Our chefs creatively prepare dishes daily that are fresh, aromatic, and bursting with flavor to boost our residents’ moods and appetites. Our white tableware and contrasting linens enhance depth perception.
Describe the neighborhood around Maplewood at Chardon. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Maplewood at Chardon exudes small-town charm and a down-to-earth feel at every turn.
Is Maplewood at Chardon affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
We are a short drive to area hospitals and medical offices. For added peace of mind, residents can opt to have our on-site visiting physicians oversee their health and wellness.
