Blue Jay Springs

Our goal is to have as much fun as possible for as long as we can regardless of chronic illnesses or physical limitations. We have exercise and walking groups, crafts, musical entertainment, games including bingo, card groups, outdoor activities (weather permitting) our weekly happy hour to gather with their friends prior to our Friday Fish Fry just as most Wisconsinites have done for generations, we hold Packer Tailgate parties, Independence Day BBQ's for the resident and their families, Home Harvest Festival in the fall, Christmas Teas and many other fun gatherings. We have a library where residents can find a book of interest. We have common area televisions, where some of our residents watch the Bucks, Brewers, Packers or the Hallmark Channel with friends.

All our food is made right on sight by dedicated staff. Fresh fruit, snacks, fresh water and coffee are available at all times. Residents can expect the type of food Mom made such as: Baked Chicken, baby red potatoes and green beans. There are alternatives available if a resident is not interested in the main meal offering. All meals are balanced to ensure we meet the USDA dietary guidelines. Of course, we do have desserts, ice cream, cookies, cakes, torts, etc.

At the time of admission, we obtain email addresses, phone numbers and addresses of family members and legal representatives. Anytime your loved one becomes ill or has a change in condition, the designated legal representative is notified via phone. Event notifications are sent by email at the address provided at the time of move in.

Daytime and Evening: 1 staff member to every 10 residents

Overnight Staff: 1 staff member to every 20 residents.

Staffing is determined by resident need and level of care.

In addition to care staff Marla Vista Assisted Living employs:

2 full time cooks

Activities Director

Housekeeper

Resident Care Coordinator

Maintenance Staff

Administrator

RN (She visits the facility weekly and is on-call as needed to address resident needs and concerns related to healthcare)

We do accept dogs/cats. All pets must be spayed/neutered and be up to date on their rabies and other vaccinations. Dogs less than 30 lbs (not puppies) and Cats are allowed. Pets are not able to roam freely in the community, as this may disrupt the comfort of other residents. We have ample outdoor areas for pets to be walked and "do their business" Residents or their families are responsible to either clean up after their pet or hire a service to do so. Speak with our Community Relations Coordinator for more details.

Prior to beginning work with our residents all staff must complete: Standard Precautions training. 16 hour of training related to resident rights, fire safety, client group specific needs. Monthly staff are trained at the monthly all staff meeting in an area of concern or when a new task is being introduced to ensure full comprehension. Medication Aides must complete the State of WI 2- day course in Medication Administration. Following this initial training, staff are delegated (trained) in tasks such as inhalers, nebulizers, injections, suppositories as required by the Nurse Delegation Act. Within 90 days or hire all staff must complete the state of Wisconsin required Fire Safety Training, First Aide and Alleviation of Conscious Choking training. Staff also receive transfer training and after 1year of employment and annually thereafter complete 16 hours of continuing education training.