Questions about Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Upon Hire, All new employees receive at least 12 hours of orientation and training on various topics including Alzheimer’ Disease and Related Dementias, Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease, and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness. There are also ongoing all-associates monthly training on various topics associated with caring for residents diagnosed with Dementia/ Alzheimer’s
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The average age for Assisted Living residents at Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn is 80 years old.
What programs or activities does Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn offers its residents a variety of monthly activities that satisfy a wide range of interests: social, religious, entertainment, leisure, outdoor, etc. Our residents enjoy exercise class, manicures, board games, puzzles, bingo, lunch and dinner outings, pet therapy, happy hour, chapel services, trivia, music concerts, magic shows, educational seminars, and so much more!
What places are near Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Trinity Health and Fitness, on the Mary Black Hospital campus, is conveniently located across the street from Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn. Residents who visit Trinity can enjoy a safe, family-friendly gym atmosphere with plenty of equipment, group classes and personal trainers. There are even underwater treadmills which are great for sore joints!
What transportation services does Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn offer to assisted living residents?
Free transportation to doctor's appointments and all activities outings are provided for all residents of Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn.
What makes the chef or dining program at Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Assisted Living residents are provided 3 meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Residents enjoy delicious, well-balanced meals with multiple options in a restaurant-style dining room!
What safety features or security measures does Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn offer to assisted living residents?
Each Assisted Living resident is provided with an emergency call pendant which can be used to call and notify the nurses station when the resident needs assistance in the event of an emergency.
How does Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Assisted Living staff calls family members to Residents, family members and friends can also "like" us on Facebook to see pictures of our residents enjoying activities and learn about upcoming events in the community!
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn during daytime and nighttime hours?
From 7am-7pm, peak hours, there is 1 staff member for every 8 residents. From 7pm-7am, non-peak hours, there is 1 staff member for every 30 residents.
If Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn is a pet friendly community! There is a large inner courtyard with a gazebo and walking paths that residents and their pets can enjoy. Pets do need to be on a leash at all times when they are outside of a resident's room and residents must pick up after their pets. The Mary Black Rail Trail, less than 10 minutes drive from the community, also has a public dog park!
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Assisted Living staff members attend monthly in-service training sessions to educate them on a wide variety of topics related to the care of residents.
Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
The average age for Independent Living residents at Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn is 70 years old.
What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?
Hillcrest Shopping Center is located on East Main Street, less than 10 minutes drive from Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn. This outdoor shopping center includes many different attractions including grocery stores, clothing stores/boutiques, nail salons, a movie theatre, ice cream parlor, and a multitude of restaurants to choose from!
What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn has organized?
Residents at Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn have participated in outings to their favorite restaurants in the Spartanburg area, the Tryon Equestrian Center, Strawberry Hill, Abbott Farms, Morningside Baptist Church, the Earl Scruggs Center, Billy Graham Library, Pages on Pine, and many more. Our activities department welcome suggestions for outings and events from any of our residents and family members!
What transportation services does Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn offer to independent living residents?
Free transportation to doctor's appointments and all activities outings are provided for all residents of Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn.
What makes the chef or dining program at Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?
Independent Living residents are provided 2 meals a day: lunch and dinner. Residents enjoy delicious, well-balanced meals with multiple options in a restaurant-style dining room!
What common areas are available for independent living residents?
Independent Living residents can relax in many different common areas throughout the community including the main living room, coffee parlor, great room, etc. There are also common areas on each floor of Independent Living where residents can sit and chat, play pool and even watch television and movies.
What safety features or security measures does Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn offer to independent living residents?
All outside doors that open into the community have a secure key pad so residents are able to enter the community at any time, but these doors are locked to the general public.
If Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn is a pet friendly community! There is a large inner courtyard with a gazebo and walking paths that residents and their pets can enjoy. Pets do need to be on a leash at all times when they are outside of a resident's room and residents must pick up after their pets. The Mary Black Rail Trail, less than 10 minutes drive from the community, also has a public dog park!
Does Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?
Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn does not use an agency or registry to provide nursing or medical assistance. We do have Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing on campus and residents can transition to these areas of the community as needed.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
We have sufficient staff to meet needs and requirements of the population of residents within our community.
What safety features or security measures does Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn provide to protect residents who wander?
Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn has a secured Memory Care community for residents who have dementia or Alzheimer's and are prone to wandering.
What programs or activities does Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
We have shadow boxes, we play old movies and TV shows. Our activity Director plays various games, ice cream socials, going out to eat, church services, music therapy, concerts, popcorn and movies. Our formal activity programs are from 9am-8:30pm, 7 days a week. The Legacies Activity programs focus on the 7 Daily Activities for a fulfilling and productive day: Physical, Cognitive, Reminiscent, Music Related, Social engagement, Outdoor, and Life Skill. We also focus on individualized activity programs to meet the needs of each resident through parallel programming.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
The RCD assess every 6 month and as needed. The Wellness Director/ Registered Nurse completes all assessments. The wellness director meets with potential resident and completes initial assessment. In 30 days, she completes another assessment and then again every 90 days.
What techniques does Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
Residents are asked what or if they have any allergies, likes or dislikes of specific foods. Also, they are asked what their favorite kinds of food are prior to moving in. Soft soothing music and well lit area with purple tablecloths.
How does Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
RCC and RCD communicates by email or calling as needed. The Wellness Director reaches out to families who have proper POA via phone call or email regarding any information that must be discussed.
Describe the neighborhood around Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
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Is Pacifica Senior Living Skylyn affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
We are not affiliated with any hospital but we use Mary Black (across the street) or Spartanburg Regional