Questions about Elite Care at Fanno Creek
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Becasue we offer personalized and inclusive models of care to our residents and their pets without regard to age, diagnosis, or ability our staff is required to attend monthly training, including and specific to dementia.
Elite Care’s training program consists of a monthly curriculum for each staff member and role. Attendance is required and staff are scored on training outcomes to meet both company and state requirements for continued training and education.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Elite Care at Fanno Creek. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The average age of our residents at Elite Care is 82. Some of their favorite things to do is walk around the scenic grounds, garden, do Tai Chi, and enjoy conversations with the community in our open kitchens.
What programs or activities does Elite Care at Fanno Creek offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Flexible and individualized accommodations like not separating couples that require different levels of care and our pet friendly policies that allow room and care to keep families whole.
Nature-based approaches like our organic gardening options and community chickens keep our residents active and contribute to our farm to table meal program.
Holistic wellness is offered via our weekly Tai Chi to support balance and strength training, in addition to diverse outings and daily activities.
What places are near Elite Care at Fanno Creek or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Elite Care at Fanno Creek is tucked away within a residential area and has 2 acres of gardens and walking paths. The quant downtown of Tigard Main Street is located under one mile and within walking distance.
What transportation services does Elite Care at Fanno Creek offer to assisted living residents?
Transportation is available to all residents. General outings regularly scheduled and individual transportation provided for personal and medical appointments.
What makes the chef or dining program at Elite Care at Fanno Creek exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Our unique build with our individual houses are intentionally small so that everything is in close proximity. Our kitchens are the heart of the home where our personal chefs cater to the specific dietary needs of our residents. Our chefs do not hide behind the walls of a commercial kitchen but engage with the residents while preparing home cooked meals. As gardening is part of our nature-based approach, we are also proud to promote farm-to-table meals with in season fruits and vegetables.
What safety features or security measures does Elite Care at Fanno Creek offer to assisted living residents?
Elite Care is a gated community. We have an electric car activated gate and keypad locks for the pedestrian gates.
Our unique build with small communities also encourages personalized care and high staff to resident ratios. Our staff knows our residents routines creating a safe and intimate environment.
How does Elite Care at Fanno Creek keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Elite Care keeps families informed via the Elite Care Family Portal. Here carestaff regularly update each resident's profile with photos and information regarding health, medical and personal updates.
Our community managers and executive director is always available via phone, text, and email. In addition, Elite Care communicates to families via family distribution list for any communication regarding policy changes, upcoming events, and other items.
We also sent out a monthly newsletter and hosted monthly family nights.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Elite Care at Fanno Creek during daytime and nighttime hours?
Elite Care has best in class care with an above average care staff to resident ratio. Daytime shift we have one care staff to every 6 residents. Our nighttime shift is two care staff to every 12 residents. We also have a full time Licensed Nurse on staff.
If Elite Care at Fanno Creek accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
We offer personalized and inclusive models of care to our residents and their pets without regard to age, diagnosi, or ability.
At Elite Care, there are no restrictions for residents and their pets. Indoors pets and their companion soak up attention in living and family rooms as well as nest away in their own suites. Outside Residents and their pets are free to enjoy the multiple acres of walking paths.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Elite Care’s training program consists of a monthly curriculum for each staff member and role. Attendance is required and staff are scored on training outcomes to meet both company and state requirements for continued training and education.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
Elite Care has best in class care with an above average care staff to resident ratio. Daytime shift we have one care staff to every 6 residents. Our nighttime shift is two care staff to every 12 residents. We also have a full time Licensed Nurse on staff.
What safety features or security measures does Elite Care at Fanno Creek provide to protect residents who wander?
Our unique design with small houses, high staffing ratios and close knit community ensures residents who like to wander can do so in a safe and monitored environment. Our high staff to resident ratio ensures our team understands our residents’ routines and our gated community ensures the parameter is secure.
What programs or activities does Elite Care at Fanno Creek offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
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Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Elite Care has full time Licensed Nurse on staff. Our Licensed Nursing Staff performs the assessments. Before moving in residents are evaluated, 15-30 days post move-in date are assessed again and from there on out, they are regularly evaluated each quarter.
What techniques does Elite Care at Fanno Creek use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Our unique build with our individual houses are intentionally small so that everything is in close proximity. Our kitchens are the heart of the home where our personal chefs cater to the specific dietary needs of our residents. Our chefs do not hide behind the walls of a commercial kitchen but engage with the residents while preparing home cooked meals.
Care staff eat their meals with their residents side-by-side. This ensures our residents are continue healthy eating habits and fosters that sense of community and safety.
How does Elite Care at Fanno Creek keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Elite Care keeps families informed via the Elite Care Family Portal. Here carestaff regularly update each resident's profile with photos and information regarding health, medical and personal updates.
Our community managers and executive director is always available via phone, text, and email. In addition, Elite Care communicates to families via family distribution list for any communication regarding policy changes, upcoming events, and other items.
We also sent out a monthly newsletter and hosted monthly family nights.
Describe the neighborhood around Elite Care at Fanno Creek. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Elite Care at Fanno Creek is tucked away within a residential area and has 2 acres of gardens and walking paths. The quant downtown of Tigard Main Street is located under one mile and within walking distance.
Is Elite Care at Fanno Creek affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
Yes, Elite Care partners with Dispatch Health.