Questions about Lincoln Village Senior Living
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Memory care staff receive ongoing training in dementia care best practices, the Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care and Teepa Snow techniques, which help caregivers connect and comfort residents.
Additionally, Lincoln Village's corporate training center and daily flash trainings ensure that all of our residents are in good hands. All staff receive ongoing training in policies and procedures, best practices, new technology and systems, care techniques and safety measures.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Lincoln Village Senior Living. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Residents at Lincoln Village age ranges from 80-90+. Some of our residents favorite activities include our weekly Bingo, Outside Entertainment, and our arts and crafts.
What programs or activities does Lincoln Village Senior Living offer to enrich residents' well-being?
Lincoln Village has a diverse life enrichment calendar that focuses on helping our residents stay active - body, mind and spirit. It includes: daily exercise programs, religious services, scheduled outings with use of wheelchair-accessible van, intergenerational activities and hands-on arts and crafts.
We are also committed to showcasing all the wonderful things Wisconsin has to offer - from people and places to companies and festivals - and take time each month to learn about, visit and celebrate our state's wonderful heritage.
On top of that, our staff puts together special parties and celebrations, including housewarming parties, birthday parties, happy hours, cookouts and holiday celebrations, among others.
What places are near Lincoln Village Senior Living or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Lincoln Village is surrounded by a school a day care and is also located in a quiet neighborhood. There are well kept sidewalks surrounding the building and neighborhood has a nice walking path. About a two blocks away is a park as well.
What transportation services does Lincoln Village Senior Living offer to assisted living residents?
Lincoln Village has a wheelchair-accessible van for resident outings.
What makes the chef or dining program at Lincoln Village Senior Living exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
Lincoln Village's in-house restaurants provide three sumptuous, chef-prepared meals a day for our Assisted and Memory Care residents .
Our dedicated culinary teams ensure that each meal is both healthy and exciting, and all menus are overseen by a certified dietician. This nutritionally balanced cuisine is home-cooked on-site and includes fresh fruit and vegetables, and homemade soup, salad and bread, in addition to seasonal and local favorites, like fish fries and cookouts. Optional add-on services, like guest meals, room service, a premiere menu and a la carte options, enhance the dining experience.
Hydration stations are also available throughout each community to ensure optimal hydration levels.
What safety features or security measures does Lincoln Village Senior Living offer to assisted living residents?
Lincoln Village features secure building access for resident safety. Assisted residents receive emergency call pendants, where appropriate, to ensure prompt assistance in case of emergency. And bathrooms and hallways feature discreet rails to assist with resident mobility and stability.
How does Lincoln Village Senior Living keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
At Lincoln Village communication is a top priority. We communicate events and activities in monthly newsletters and calendars that are emailed to families or available for pick up at our concierge desk. For resident specific communication our Director or Nursing and Executive Director are on call 24/7 and willing to answer any questions you have. We also hold care conferences biannually or with any change in condition to ensure our families and residents are staying informed with any concerns our nursing team may have.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Lincoln Village Senior Living during daytime and nighttime hours?
This is dependent on accuity of residents that are currently in our building however the average ratio of staff to residents during the daytime is 1 to 7 in our memory care and our enhanced unit. During the nightime hours this changes to 1 to 12
If Lincoln Village Senior Living accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?
Lincoln Village does allow Assisted Living residents to keep pets, with a $350 nonrefundable pet deposit. There are multiple green areas around the exterior of the building for them to walk and enjoy.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
Lincoln Village's corporate training center and daily flash trainings ensure that all of our residents are in good hands. All staff receive ongoing training in policies and procedures, best practices, new technology and systems, care techniques and safety measures.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
This is dependent on accuity of residents that are currently in our building however the average ratio of staff to residents during the daytime is 1 to 7 in our memory care and our enhanced unit. During the nightime hours this changes to 1 to 12
What safety features or security measures does Lincoln Village Senior Living provide to protect residents who wander?
Those who wander are most often placed in our enhanced care or memory care community, which feature an uncomplicated layout, quite sitting areas and reminiscence corners. Personalized shadow boxes outside residents' rooms help them find their way and recognize their own suite.
What programs or activities does Lincoln Village Senior Living offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Lincoln Village offers a diverse array of activities to enhance and enrich residents' lives and to help them engage with the world. This includes exercise, brain games, one-on-one pampering, intergenerational actives, pet therapy, hands-on crafts, musical entertainment and scheduled outings.
Staff use a variety of activities to help stimulate reminiscence. Our multi sensory Snoezelen room relieves stress while helping to boost memory recall. eHealth brain training apps help improve memory and maintain reflexes. Reminiscence corners help residents tap into past experiences and feelings. And VR is even being piloted to help them return to past locations or activities, thereby relieving stress and increasing their interactions with the world.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
A nurse will perform the assessments. They begin with an initial assessment upon admission, then take place every six months or upon change of condition.
What techniques does Lincoln Village Senior Living use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
During mealtime, staff presence is key! We have at least two staff with the residents in memory care during mealtime. If assistance with feeding is needed staff is there to help with feeding, queuing and reminders during the whole mealtime.
How does Lincoln Village Senior Living keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Lincoln Village prides itself on communication. Care conferences are held upon admission, every 6 months or if we are noticing a change in condition. Our Director of Nursing is on call 24/7 available to answer questions via phone or email anytime.
Describe the neighborhood around Lincoln Village Senior Living. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Lincoln Village is located in a diverse neighborhood, with residences, parks, several businesses and open land. We are situated between a daycare and an elementary school which gives to the opportunity to listen to kids play year round.
