Offers Memory Care
October 31, 2017
Loved One, Loves This Community, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! We can't wait to see you again, have a great day.
October 16, 2017
October 03, 2017
Thank you for sharing your experience, we appreciate your feedback! We understand the challenges and we are here to help. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
August 21, 2017
Thank you for your detailed positive review, we appreciate you sharing your experience! We are very happy to hear that you and your mother are happy here with us. We agree with you, our community really is the BEST!! Have a fantastic day!
May 05, 2017
Thanks for your detailed review Miss Marg. We strive to provide excellent care and service to our residents and their families at Pacifica Senior Living McMinnville. Did you know we have a Facebook page with pictures of our residents and their interesting activities? (The link to the Facebook page is on our website). Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything additional we can do for you.
April 29, 2014
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Dementia care training starts at orientation and continues throughout the staffs’ tenure. Onboarding includes 26 hours of Dementia and Assisted Living care training with 3 – 5 days of hands-on training. Ongoing training is comprised of computer-based learning (8 additional hours per year); hands-on live classroom training (4 hours per year); and monthly in-service events led by the registered nurse, executive director, or a third party vendor.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
During the day, our staff includes a registered nurse, a med tech, three caregivers, an activities director, and other ancillary staff, such as kitchen, maintenance, and administration personnel. Our overnight staff is comprised of a med tech, two caregivers, and a registered nurse on-call.
What programs or activities does Pacifica Senior Living McMinnville offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Pacifica Senior Living offers a robust activities program staffed by an activities director and an activities assistant. Group activities including, but limited to, exercise, gardening, movies, baking, putting golf, and singing are scheduled seven days a week from 9:30am through 6:00pm. Additionally, individual one-on-one activities, such as manicures and jewelry making, are ongoing throughout the day. Long-term memories are engaged through activities specific for long-term stimulation and reminiscing with memory books. Other activities include, but are not limited to, live music, dance groups, birthday parties, dance parties, ice cream parties, and holiday parties.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Each resident is assessed by the registered nurse every 90 days. After the resident has had his/her assessment, a care conference is scheduled with the family/Power of Attorney and resident to meet with the executive director, registered nurse, and activities director.
What techniques does Pacifica Senior Living McMinnville use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
As Pacifica Senior Living practices individual person-centered care, techniques vary per resident and are meant to be independent appropriate. Techniques may include reminders, cueing, mechanically enhanced foods, hand-under-hand assistance, or a total assist with feeding.
How does Pacifica Senior Living McMinnville keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
The Care Conference, scheduled every 90 days, is the most formal communication with families regarding a loved one’s health. However, Pacifica Senior Living maintains an up-to-date Facebook and distributes a monthly newsletter with a wealth of information regarding the community and its residents.
Describe the neighborhood around Pacifica Senior Living McMinnville. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Pacifica Senior Living in McMinnville is situated in a small professional campus tucked inside a primarily residential neighborhood in a small town, which affords the best of both suburban and rural settings. Pacifica Senior Living is conveniently located within close proximity to McMinnville’s charming historic downtown and other support facilities.
Is Pacifica Senior Living McMinnville affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
Although Pacifica Senior Living does not have a corporate affiliation with a hospital, our community works closely with Willamette Valley Hospital located within 4 miles from our facility.
We look forward to caring for you or a loved one. Rest assured that every amenity we offer was created to meet your unique needs, whether they exist now or develop over time. Your peace of mind is our most important priority, and we endeavor to provide all the comforts of home for you or your loved one. We look forward to becoming an extension of your family.
