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Frequently Asked Questions
Will Autumn
Leaves take care of my loved one's laundry?
Is housekeeping assistance
provided to the residents of Autumn Leaves?
Can I count on Autumn Leaves to make sure that my mother
eats and is there someone available
to assist her if needed?
What can you tell me about your staff and the services they provide?
What activities are available and who develops them?
How many residents do you accept?
What can you tell me about the layout of Autumn Leaves?
What is included in the monthly cost?
Are the living spaces attractive and comfortable?
Will Autumn Leaves take care of my loved one's laundry?
At Autumn Leaves we wash your loved one's personal laundry,
bed linens and any other laundry needed. Anti-bacterial laundry detergent and
fabric softener are  used. We fold and return completed laundry to each resident's
room.
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Is housekeeping assistance provided to the residents of
Autumn Leaves?
We have a full time housekeeper who cleans the entire facility including dusting,
vacuuming and cleaning each resident's bedroom and bathroom and making the
bed. Our caregivers on staff do not do housekeeping.
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Can I count on Autumn Leaves to make sure that my mother
eats and is there someone available to assist her if needed?
Dietary aides are available to serve or assist your loved one with meals. In
addition, we have a full time dietary manager who prepares 3 meals per day
including specialty diets and has snacks available 24 hours per day. Our licensed
dietician assesses each resident monthly monitoring weight loss or gain. In
addition, our dietary aides serve and clean.
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What can you tell me about your staff and the services
they provide?
Our staff includes a full time RN, LVNs, and caregivers who have completed
40 hours of dementia specific training. These individuals perform the following
services on a daily basis:
- Disperse and Monitor Medications
- Communicate with the pharmacy on reordering medications
- Monitor vital signs daily
- Communicate with the family physician and his/her staff
- Determine a daily care plan for your loved one and communicate
that care plan with family members
- Assist with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, mobility, meals,
and all other activities of daily living
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What activities are available and who develops them?
We have a full time enrichment coordinator on our management team who plans
activities for the month in advance. The special interests of every resident
is taken into consideration. A variety of daily activities are available
in addition to planned events on special occasions. Every effort is taken
to encourage your loved one to participate.
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How many residents do you accept?
Autumn Leaves offers a secure environment for
40 individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other related forms
of dementia.
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What can you tell me about the layout of Autumn Leaves?
In addition to residents' rooms which are divided into four different neighborhoods,
we have a library, game room, entertainment room, green house, hobbies and
crafts room, dining rooms, private dining room, and several secure outside
patios with walking areas and a gazebo. Please feel free to click here to
take a tour of our home.
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What is included in the monthly cost?
Autumn Leaves charges a flat monthly rate. We
do not charge additional for levels of care or utilize a care point
system. In addition, there is no charge for a room deposit, move
in fees, or for furniture in rooms. In the event your loved one
should not decide to move in, there is no non-refundable move-in
fee. The only extra expenses you may incur are for the following:
- Private telephone line
- Beauty salon
- Incontinent supplies
- Medications
- Medical needs we cannot meet
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Are the living spaces attractive and comfortable?
We offer both private and semi-private rooms with bathrooms in all rooms. Pull
cords are in all bedrooms and bathrooms. All of our rooms are carpeted and
spacious, with a variety of sizes of rooms available. You are welcome to
bring your own furniture if you like or we can provide furniture for you.
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