Residents, largely “farm folk who survived the ‘dirty thirties’ and the Depression,” were included in discussions and decisions about changes in dining and bathing
Facility motto: “Our residents don’t live in our facility, we work in their homes”
Residents take active role in special programs and participate in activity planning
Open dining hours available for all three meals
Resident rooms are personalized with items from home
Staff Empowerment:
Employees from all departments share life with residents in many meaningful ways, including sponsoring Ladies Teas, craft classes and parties, cookie dough sales to purchase resident Christmas presents, and a raffle to purchase wheelchairs
Staff-led workgroups formed to “de-institutionalize” dining and bathing and establish an employee incentive program
Peer interviews are a routine part of the hiring process in the nursing department
Staff satisfaction surveys conducted annually
Home Environment:
Homey appearance (noted by PEAK Travel Team)
Living areas created around nurses’ station
Bathing areas redecorated with resident input into theme
Secured courtyard area has lots of flowers and a gazebo
Two computers available for residents
Community Involvement:
Strong volunteer base provides afternoon and evening activities
Evening activities allow many family members to participate
School programs are often repeated the following day in the home
Residents who are able regularly attend community church services, club meetings, prayer breakfasts, coffee clubs, ball games, and school programs
