Question 1

What transportation services does Marla Vista Assisted Living offer to assisted living residents?

Accepted Answer

Marla Vista offers assistance with arranging local transportation.  Our shared community bus transports to local community events and outings.

Question 2

What safety features or security measures does Marla Vista Assisted Living provide to protect residents who wander?

Accepted Answer

Marla Vista is not able to accomodate individuals who exit seek or wander.  Our campus community boasts of a secured community which sits 20 feet away from the Assisted Living.  This is our advanced care CBRF (assisted living) which does have a Delayed Egress System in place to protect those with exit seeking or wandering tendencies.

Question 3

What programs or activities does Marla Vista Assisted Living offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What places are near Marla Vista Assisted Living or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

Accepted Answer

1. Lambeau Field - We are located just up the road from Lambeau Field.
2.  Bayview Family Restaurant
3.  Family Dollar
4.  Perkins Park
5.  Walgreens
6.  Wonderland Vintage Market
7.  Dukes Food and Spirits
8.  Wery's Sweet Summer Bloomers

Question 5

What makes the chef or dining program at Marla Vista Assisted Living exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

What safety features or security measures does Marla Vista Assisted Living offer to assisted living residents?

Accepted Answer

Marla Vista Assisted Living has a security camera system, alarms on exit doors (not the main entrance) which alert staff to the door being opened.  Doors are locked at dusk in the winter and around 7 pm during summer hours.  Residents have their own room key to lock their personal items, furniture and other belongings in.  We offer a safe for residents to maintain cash, checkbooks or credit cards in our facility safe which is maintained by the Administrator.  All residents receive a call pendant upon admission to allow them to call for assistance as needed.  Additionally, staff are trained in First Aide and Alleviation of Conscious choking to ensure they can respond appropriately to emergency situations.  Staff are awake and available to assist residents 24 hours a day.

Question 7

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Marla Vista Assisted Living. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Accepted Answer

Average age is 83 years young.  We serve a diverse population of mature adults in need of assistance with daily tasks.  We completed an individualized activity assessment for each resident and incorporate their preferences into our activity programming.  We encourage residents to let us know about special hobbies such as painting, stamping, baking, singing and allow them to lead an activity related to their own hobbies.

Question 8

How does Marla Vista Assisted Living keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Marla Vista Assisted Living during daytime and nighttime hours?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 10

If Marla Vista Assisted Living accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 11

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Accepted Answer

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.

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What transportation services does Marla Vista Assisted Living offer to assisted living residents?

What safety features or security measures does Marla Vista Assisted Living provide to protect residents who wander?

What programs or activities does Marla Vista Assisted Living offer to enrich residents' well-being?

What places are near Marla Vista Assisted Living or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

What makes the chef or dining program at Marla Vista Assisted Living exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

What safety features or security measures does Marla Vista Assisted Living offer to assisted living residents?

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Marla Vista Assisted Living. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

How does Marla Vista Assisted Living keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Marla Vista Assisted Living during daytime and nighttime hours?

If Marla Vista Assisted Living accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

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