Questions about Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Our Azura Team receives over 115 hours of training within their first year of joining the Azura family. This includes learning the specialized techniques of our MOSAIC Philosophy and how we have used the Household Model to enhance the home and care for all.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Our residents at Azura Assisted Living homes are 55 years of age or older and enjoy all of the normal activities of life. Their goal is to live in safe, supported and engaged home that sparks their smiles of joy every day!
Residents at Azura participate in a variety of personalized activities and outings that are tailored based on their personal history and their likes and dislikes. We have different Clubs or groups that exercise, garden, bake and laugh together daily. In addition, we also provide individual supports to those who prefer more individualized or solitary time. Our goal to ensure our residents have the supports they need to feel empowered to live their lives in the highest quality that they desire.
What programs or activities does Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Our MOSAIC Philosophy guides our Team to find personalized ways to engage our residents to live each day with joy! We offer a robust activity program that is tailored based on what each residents likes and dislikes are. As a result our offerings are constantly changing, but some of our staple programs include Harley's Heroes for the Harley-Davidson enthusiast, Green Thumbs for our resident gardeners and Songbirds for those residents who love to sing the day away.
Our internal community is further enhanced by our on-site Community Gardens, produce stand, 100 year-old landmark barn, bocce ball court and putting green. Plus our residents love to get out into the community taking trips to museums, theaters, casino's and more!
What places are near Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Our Azura community is situated on the former Mierow Farm and features walking paths throughout, a community garden, local produce and Christmas tree stand, 100 year-old barn and more!!
What transportation services does Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm offer to assisted living residents?
Azura has a wheelchair accessible van that is free for residents to use to attend schedule social or medical appointments.
What makes the chef or dining program at Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Thanks to our community garden, Azura offers an exclusive Garden to Fork program, which enables our Chef to provide fresh, nutritious and delicious meals and snacks to our residents. In addition, all of our menus are overseen by Dieticians to ensure they are nutritious and delicious!
What safety features or security measures does Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm offer to assisted living residents?
One of the enhanced features of our Assisted Living homes are the safety features planned throughout. Each home is equipped with the state-of-the-art RCare Safety and Alarm system, Age-in-Place Bathrooms, and more!
How does Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Our Team welcomes the opportunity to talk with residents and their families. One tool we use is the Sagely Engagement Program, which tracks the activities each resident is participating. This system also allows us to send updates and pictures to our residents and their families, plus track any changes we notice in participation.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm during daytime and nighttime hours?
We pride ourselves in having a high caregiver to resident ratio that is planned based on the needs of the residents within the home. In addition, to our on-the-floor caregivers we also have a variety of other support team trained to care and engage with our residents too. This is why you might see our Chef in his hat dancing the polka or our Housekeeper helping a resident in the garden.
If Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Not at this time.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Our Azura Team receives over 115 hours of training within their first year of joining the Azura family. This includes learning the specialized techniques of our MOSAIC Philosophy and how we have used the Household Model to enhance the home and care for all.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
We pride ourselves in having a high caregiver to resident ratio that is planned based on the needs of the residents within the home. In addition, to our on-the-floor caregivers we also have a variety of other support team trained to care and engage with our residents too. This is why you might see our Chef in his hat dancing the polka or our Housekeeper helping a resident in the garden.
What safety features or security measures does Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm provide to protect residents who wander?
if a resident in our Assisted Living home begins to wander our RCare Safety and Alarm system will help support them. However, we also provide transition service for residents who need more supports, which can be easily obtained in our EXCEPTIONAL Memory Care homes located right next door.
What programs or activities does Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Our MOSAIC Philosophy guides our Team to find personalized ways to engage our residents to live each day with joy! We offer a robust activity program that is tailored based on what each residents likes and dislikes are. As a result our offerings are constantly changing, but some of our staple programs include Harley's Heroes for the Harley-Davidson enthusiast, Green Thumbs for our resident gardeners and Songbirds for those residents who love to sing the day away.
Our internal community is further enhanced by our on-site Community Gardens, produce stand, 100 year-old landmark barn, bocce ball court and putting green. Within our homes you will also find specific MOSAIC supports to assist residents with memory loss such as Azura's exclusive MOSAIC Resident Welcome plaques, MOSAIC Purposeful Destinations and MOSAIC Engagement Resource Guide.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
Our residents are assessed by our Executive Director, Registered Nurse, House Manager and Team on a daily basis with changes or concerns documented in our electronic charting system. More comprehensive assessments are done on a quarterly basis, unless a significant change of condition occurs.
What techniques does Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
At Azura we engage our residents in Chore Therapy and encourage them to be nurturing part of our home. As a result, residents may help with baking dessert, setting the table or simply enjoying the meal. We use our MOSAIC Philosophy to enlighten our Team on ways to engage residents to eat, converse and enjoy themselves just as they would at home. In addition, based on a study done by Boston University, we use red plates and bowls, which have been proven to increase appetite and intake for those with dementia.
How does Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Our Team welcomes the opportunity to talk with residents and their families. One tool we use is the Sagely Engagement Program, which tracks the activities each resident is participating. This system also allows us to send updates and pictures to our residents and their families, plus track any changes we notice in participation.
Describe the neighborhood around Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Our Azura community is situated on the former Mierow Farm and features walking paths throughout, a community garden, local produce and Christmas tree stand, 100 year-old barn and more!!
Is Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
Azura is not affiliated with a hospital, but does have a Medical Director to oversee our residents care. In addition, we work a visiting physicians service, podiatrist, dentist, optometrist, home health, hospice and offer on-site physical, occupational and speech therapy.
