Questions about Twin Cedar Senior Living
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Our staff follows a strict education regimen that covers all aspects of senior care, including dementia care. These training's are done monthly and more so if new staff have joined the team.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Twin Cedar Senior Living. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
We serve our favorite population, seniors of all ages! Our residents have a lot of favorites, including enjoying reading the morning paper over Coffee or playing cards with their neighbors. Most enjoy our outings into town!
What programs or activities does Twin Cedar Senior Living offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Many homes offer a 'blanket' activity schedule. At Twin Cedar we take the time to get to know what each resident likes and do our best to meet everyone needs/wants. Whether it might be live music, pet therapy, trivia, exercise or popcorn and a movie, our goal is to keep our residents 'Golden years' as golden as possible!
What transportation services does Twin Cedar Senior Living offer to assisted living residents?
Twin Cedar's has a Van and Driver onsite to either take residents to appointments and/or outings into town.
What makes the chef or dining program at Twin Cedar Senior Living exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Twin Cedars offer a menu cycle for each change of season. For many seniors, food is the most important part of their day, we do our best to honor that and cater to all our residents likes/ dislikes.
What safety features or security measures does Twin Cedar Senior Living offer to assisted living residents?
Every resident room has a call bell which is directly connected to our 24/7 nursing staff. Resident calls, we come running!
Our staff conduct monthly drills to ensure we are ready for anything.
Our alarm system is directly connected to local 911.
Our home conducts monthly inspections internally and have outside vendors conduct onsite inspections to ensure our essential safety systems are in good working order.
How does Twin Cedar Senior Living keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Our Administrator, Nurse and staff are in touch with families at times daily. We pride ourselves on communication as this is the key component in being able to provide successful continuity of care. Its not unusual for our families to even be in touch with our leadership team on their cell phones.
If Twin Cedar Senior Living accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Twin cedars does not allow dogs or cats to live onsite, however we do have many who visit. Whether it be through our pet therapy program or if a family brings their pet.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
We conduct monthly training's with all our staff reviewing/educating on all areas of care including but not limited to medication, all levels of personal care, positive approach, providing care with dignity and respect and the importance of doing all of the above with a smile.
What safety features or security measures does Twin Cedar Senior Living provide to protect residents who wander?
All of our exit doors have a delayed egress and have alarms installed. Additionally, our staff are well trained on monitoring and redirecting residents that have a history of wandering.
What programs or activities does Twin Cedar Senior Living offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Twin Cedars staff strongly encourage social engagement and fulfilling activities in a resident centered environment. Our activities range from brain stimulating word games to corn hole and everything in between. Mental and Physical stimulation is crucial for anyone, especially seniors.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Twin Cedar's has 2 fantastic onsite nurses and an in house physician that conducts assessments monthly and as needed. We also train our aides to always be looking for changes that might require an additional assessment. Even the slightest change in a residents mood or behavior is important and does not go unaddressed.
