The Phoenix at Greer

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Questions about The Phoenix at Greer

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Our full time memory care coordinator leads a team who cares for 25 residents. She coordinates all training of the team and insures that the entire team has the skills necessary to provide all assistance necessary.

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

We have a wonderful active group of residents who enjoy forming relationships with each other and our team. Our residents span from 48 years old to 100. You are never to young to enjoy letting our team take care of all the daily activities and you just enjoy life. We offer onsite physicians, podiatrist, RN, and soon to come dental.

What programs or activities does The Phoenix at Greer offer to enrich residents' well-being?

We have a daily schedule of activities beginning at 10:00 am each morning with devotion then exercise and a rotating slate of resident requested afternoon fun events. In addition to the three meals, we have a hydration and snack cart that visits each suite between meals. We travel once a week to have lunch at local restaurants and shopping events. We do like to visit the local ice cream stand and enjoy events sponsored by the city.

What places are near The Phoenix at Greer or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

We are conveniently located within two traffic lights of retail and dining options. Our community is across the street from the hospital and physician offices.

What transportation services does The Phoenix at Greer offer to assisted living residents?

We have scheduled off campus outings several times a month based on the Activity Calendar. We offer free transportation to Doctor's appointments within a fifteen-mile radius.

What makes the chef or dining program at The Phoenix at Greer exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

In addition to our select menu of the day, residents are always welcome to choose options from our always available menu. Whether it is soups, cheeseburger or peanut butter and jelly sandwich it's always available.

What safety features or security measures does The Phoenix at Greer offer to assisted living residents?

We have closed circuit 24 hour recorded surveillance in our common areas. Suite access only the resident can gain entry using a programmed wrist band. Emergency pendents that each resident may use to contact our team members by alerting a pager they wear.

How does The Phoenix at Greer keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

We are always available to speak with families and each should feel comfortable asking any question about a loved one. Additionally, we have quarterly care plan meetings where a written formal plan is established for each resident.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at The Phoenix at Greer during daytime and nighttime hours?

We love our residents and have a nurse for both memory care and assisted living 24 hours a day. Additionally, we have team members assigned according to the needs of our current population. We respect our care team and never want them to feel overworked, thus we have enough care team to assist all of our residents.

If The Phoenix at Greer accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Yes, we are pet-friendly! We have beautiful grounds for your fluffy friend to enjoy!

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

If needs arise in the years to come, know all of our team members are NIDE (National Institute for Dementia Education) certified, which is a mouthful to say, but simply means that our team members are prepared and qualified to interact with your loved one as a unique human being, not a case study and have the ability to to recognize any cognitive changes. We utilize an online pharmacy who trains our med techs and performs ongoing training. Our RN, and CNA team are licensed by the state and do additional training online through the Relias portal. Come visit us. When it comes to great senior living, we didn’t follow the blueprint – we wrote the book.

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

We love our residents and have a nurse for both memory care and assisted living 24 hours a day. Additionally, we have team members assigned according to the needs of our current population. We respect our care team and never want them to feel over worked, thus we have enough care team to assist all of our residents.

What safety features or security measures does The Phoenix at Greer provide to protect residents who wander?

We have a concierge at the front entrance from 8:00 am until 7:00 pm to great each resident and visitor. All residents and visitors sign in and out in our scan check system and after hours visitors are greeted by the care team at the front door.

What programs or activities does The Phoenix at Greer offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

We have a daily schedule of activities beginning at 10:00 am each morning with devotion then exercise and a rotating slate of resident requested afternoon fun events. Every week our residents engage in activities such as singing and music, bingo, wii bowling, art, gardening, corn hole, and much more. In addition, to the three meals we have a hydration and snack cart that visits each suite between meals. We travel once a week to have lunch at local restaurants and shopping events. We do like to visit the local ice cream stand and enjoy events sponsored by the city. Our memory care residents engage in four major categories each day: physical, cognitive, social, and emotional. Here, at Thrive at Greer, your loved one has the opportunity to learn and grow, and still pursue their passions allowing them to thrive in this chapter of life.

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

We are always available to speak with families and each should feel comfortable asking any question about a loved one. Additionally we have quarterly care plan meetings where a written formal plan is established for each resident.

What techniques does The Phoenix at Greer use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

We make a specific plan for each resident in memory care. We determine which preparation is best suited to the resident and what aids are necessary to ensure all needs are met.

How does The Phoenix at Greer keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

We are always available to speak with families and each should feel comfortable asking any question about a loved one. Additionally we have quarterly care plan meetings where a written formal plan is established for each resident.

Describe the neighborhood around The Phoenix at Greer. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

We are conveniently located across from the hospital and back up to a residential neighborhood. Our community sits back from the road so we enjoy a quiet area surrounded by woodlands while still being very close to all of our needs. The property also features gorgeous, large outdoor living spaces to enjoy.

Is The Phoenix at Greer affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

We have access to Greer Memorial Hospital and their physician practices locate directly across the street from our community.

Services and Amenities of The Phoenix at Greer

About The Phoenix at Greer

The Phoenix at Greer offers premier assisted living and memory care with superior personalized care and compassionate staff. Situated in Greer, South Carolina, our state of the art community offers luxury style accommodations with a comfortable, small-town feel.

Phoenix Senior Living is a company built on love that spans generations, offers ideal senior living options for seniors and specialized services for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and various forms of dementia. Phoenix Senior Living, whose leadership collectively has been serving seniors for more than 30 years, believes that transitioning into your new home at The Phoenix at Greer welcomes a new chapter in your life, where seniors can live as independently as they desire — a life where seniors live, love, learn.

The Phoenix at Greer wants every resident to live life to its fullest. Our community encourages purposeful living, individually tailored to complement each resident’s unique interests, life experience, and abilities. From the moment you enter The Phoenix at Greer, it will become clear that we aim to instill purpose and love in our seniors through our specialized programs and services. We exceed the expectations of ordinary personal care and treat our seniors as a beloved family member.

Our Live, Love, Learn philosophy embraces the National Wellness Institute’s Six Dimensions of Wellness:

Cognitive, Emotional, Physical Spiritual, Occupational (Sense of Purpose), and Social

Everything we do at The Phoenix at Greer begins and ends with service. Our executive team and knowledgeable staff uphold the highest standard of excellence in both our assisted living and memory care settings. Offering superior, innovative, and personalized services for seniors, our goal is to consistently engage our residents in meaningful activities and assure them that their beliefs, interests, and lives matter to us.

What Makes Us Special

We are a newer community with beautiful outdoor patio and sitting areas. Our tenured staff is very experienced and very caring!