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Look for value before opting for any type of a senior living

2011-03-23T04:09:00.000-07:00

In a world of today the retired section of people have plenty of options to consider post their retirement. Most of such senior citizens prefer to lead an independent life post retirement but simultaneously also require assistance in their daily chores. So, senior living care TX forms an integral part of the modern day set up. Then, of the many ways care can be taken for the elderly, the concept of assisted living is one of the most popular ones. This is because assisted living offers the better of two worlds for the person served by the system.

In such a kind of a senior living, independence is at a high while caregivers are available if they should need them. In essence, they are never really alone. Then there is another type of a senior living can be in the form of the long term care. As the term suggests, long term care is required when the in-home or assisted living is no longer enough and residents require 24 hours of care. Long-term care residents receive constant supervision by professional nurses and staff to cater to their medicinal and non medicinal needs.

Fortunately, these days' ventures like Daybreak are tirelessly committed to ensure the highest quality of comfort and endless care for the residents in their homes. Daybreak Venture operates in form of seventy four facilities across Texas, thereby making us one of the State's largest providers of long-term and assisted living TX rehabilitative care. Our facilities vary in size, ranging from small forty bed facilities to arrangements for more than two hundred residents.

Such ventures also ensure that the residents do mingle with each other and participate in maximum recreational activities and outings. This exercise certainly rejuvenates them and provides a soothing affect to their nerves, relaxing their mind, body and soul. They also provide respite or momentary relief to the caregivers from often exhausting and painstaking bottlenecks / challenges that they face while caring for the affected members in their family. Daybreak Venture also offers consultations via the in-house therapy team to determine if therapy may be beneficial in improving quality of health and life.

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2011-02-24T23:26:00.000-08:00

Blaine Manor ranks 5th in state

The Blaine Manor skilled-nursing home has been ranked the fifth best nursing home in the state; however, Administrator Gail Goglia said that's not good enough.

"We want to be No. 1," she said. "We'd like to tweak everything."

The Hailey nursing home is in the top half of a list of the state's top 10 nursing homes, according to U.S. News & World Report. While Blaine Manor ranked above facilities in Boise, Emmett and Lewiston, it fell behind the Ashton Living Center, Idaho Elks Rehab Hospital, the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and the Owyhee Health and Rehab Center.

According to U.S. News & World Report, the rankings are based on data from Nursing Home Compare, a consumer website run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. The data are based on health inspections conducted by state agencies and from information reported from the homes themselves on resident quality of life. The rankings do not include assisted-living facilities or retirement communities, both of which provide less care than do nursing homes.

"We are proud of this honor and the level of care we provide to our residents," Goglia said. "We have quality people and good systems in place."

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid gave the manor a five-star quality rating based on its performance during health inspections. Goglia said Blaine Manor's ranking generally hovers between four and five stars, depending on the year.

"Part of the problem with that rating is we have such a small sample here that one event can skew the results," she said.

The standards measured by health inspections include safety of food preparation, medication management, resident quality of life and even proper skin care. Blaine Manor had eight health deficiencies during its last two inspections, below the state average of 10.

Blaine Manor ranked above both state and national averages in total hours of staff time per resident, even coming in slightly above the number of hours per resident reported by Aston, the top-ranked home.

However, the report also shows that Blaine Manor is well above average in the percentage of its residents who are depressed or anxious, as well as those whose mobility decreases during their time at the facility.

The facility reported that 31 percent of its residents are depressed or anxious, and 30 percent lose the ability to move in and around their rooms. The state averages for these standards are 17 percent and 10 percent, respectively.

However, Goglia said the residents are "basically content."

"We have an extremely elderly population, and people do decline as they age," she said. "They have a decrease in mobility, they have a decrease in cognition. This often makes them depressed, but when they're in their mid-90s, you will see those declines."

Goglia said the manor staff will continue to improve its level of service and predicted it will become the state's best nursing home.

"It's doing more of what we're doing, making sure we have a stable staff and that we have good systems in place," she said. "To get quality (care), you have to have quality people."

News Source: http://www.mtexpress.com/index2.php?ID=2005135532

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Spring Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation

2011-02-24T21:36:00.000-08:00

At Spring Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation we offer three kinds of services:

Transitional Care - a short term recovery stay to get you back home safely
Our Long Term Care – for maximum independence and quality of life

Respite Care – a short term stay when a full time care taker cannot be available

Our Safe Transition Home Program

When you are faced with a hospitalization due to an injury, illness or a surgery, all you can think about is getting better and returning home.   Here at Spring Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation we offer all the advanced, post hospital services that you will need to make this possible.   We are different because you will be directly involved in the development of your individual Safe Transition Home Program as our team of experts provide the guidance, support, and all the treatment options you will need to be successful. The qualified professionals on your care plan team include: your physicians and/or nurse practitioner, registered and licensed vocational nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapist, (and if needed speech therapist), a dietician, dietary staff, social worker, certified nurse’s aides, recreation staff, consulting pharmacist, and other supportive staff members.

To Begin Your Safe Transition Home Program

Call us today and we will work with your Physician and the Hospital Discharge Planners/Case Manager or other care providers to arrange your care coordination transition and prepare for your arrival. We will meet with you and your family and answer all your questions and help you through this difficult time. Your physician will provide all the initial instructions for your care and then we meet to set your specific Transitional Care goals and establish your individual care plan.   Once the plan is established, we both get to work. You will have a far better chance to recover if you are fully informed of your care options and sign off on your own recovery plan.

Your Safe Transition Plan Back Home

When the time comes to go home, we help you arrange a gentle step back home. We will help you organize the support services needed such as Home Care, Equipment, Outpatient or Home Therapy,   Technical Safety Options, and Physician follow-up to assure a safe and successful transition back home. It is our goal to provide the support and education you need to assure you do not require re-admission to the hospital.
Our Transitional Care Program works with the following needs:

Surgery Recovery
Joint/Hip replacement or other orthopedic injuries
Stroke and neurological conditions
Cardiac related illnesses
Pulmonary related illnesses
Diabetes management
Wound care
Oncology Recovery / Strengthening
Other conditions that have required hospitalization

Our Long Term Care

Here at Spring Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation we also offer long term skilled nursing for those who cannot return to a lesser level of care and need the full, 24 hour support to maintain an optimal level of independence and quality of life. Our long term program continues to put our residents; and/or family members in the center of their care plan; but the goals are designed to improve quality of life while managing the various conditions and diseases that are present. To do this, we have a full program that includes:

Private or semi-private rooms
24 hour skilled nursing services
3 delicious meals a day plus snacks according to your specific dietary plan
Full service housekeeping; laundry; and maintenance
Social services
An ongoing activity program with variety and items of special interest
Therapeutic visits and outings
Family nights and a resident and family council
Ongoing care plan meetings for each resident and/or their families

Call us today:

901 Central Texas Expressway
Lampasas,TX, 76550
tel: (512) 556-8827
fax: (512) 556-5840

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Stanton Nursing & Rehabilitation

2011-01-14T03:49:00.000-08:00

Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation, built in 1974, is located just 20 minutes from both Midland and Big Springs in rural Stanton, Texas.

If a friendly country setting is your preference, then Stanton Nursing and Rehabilitation is the facility of choice. Our staff is committed to delivering excellent and individualized care.

Long-term Care: When in-home care or assisted living is no longer enough, 24-hour care may be necessary for those with chronic needs. Our staff is available to provide skilled nursing care and assistance with daily living activities while maintaining dignity of life.

Rehabilitation: Our in-house Rehabilitation Department is available to design a program specifically to meet the needs of each patient. Unlike acute rehabilitation centers, we do not require that patients be able to tolerate a minimum of three hours of therapy per day. Patients are allowed to enter a rehab program at their own physical levels and to increase their level of therapy until reaching their potential. In addition to traditional rehabilitation methods, our therapy team utilizes some of the most modern technology to address the complex needs of patients with neurological and musculoskeletal conditions.

Hospital to Home
When transitioning from hospital to home, many individuals benefit from a short stay in a skilled nursing facility. An interdisciplinary care-team of health care experts includes Physicians, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Speech-language Pathologists, Dieticians, Recreational Therapists, and licensed Social Workers. This team works to develop a specific plan of care that addresses individual needs in order to meet goals as quickly as possible and expedite the return home.

Specialty: Our Secure Unit is designed for the safety and care of individuals showing symptoms of exit seeking, wandering, and pacing that often develop with Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Hospice Care: As part of our services, we offer a form of palliative care designed for residents who require specialized care and comfort without using heroic lifesaving measures. We contract with several hospice organizations that provide palliative services and counseling for the resident and family.

Respite Care: When a caregiver needs a temporary break, we offer relief by providing room, board, medication management, and supervision to those who are in his or her care. These stays may be as short as three days or as long as a month. Respite care is subject to bed availability.

Recreational/Social Events : All of our residents are offered the opportunity to participate in group exercise and activities, religious services, weekly socials, bingo and games, monthly birthday parties, and the Red Hat Society.

Semi-private rooms, free Cable TV, Laundry and Housekeeping Services, Sun room, and outside Courtyard.

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Terrace West Nursing & Rehabilitation

2011-01-14T03:40:00.000-08:00

Like so many other families, you realize that a loved one may need short term or long term care in a nursing center where proper, full time attention can be given by professionals. Terrace West Nursing & Rehabilitation, offers these families a home where residents can benefit from services only a skilled nursing facility can offer; such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory and speech therapy and mental health therapy. Our facility is certified by Medicare and Medicaid. We accept private insurance as well.

Our Social Services Department is dedicated to providing assistance and guidance to residents and their families with financial needs in order to minimize the added stress created by an otherwise expensive venture. In the year 2001, Terrace West Nursing & Rehabilitation assisted residents and families in saving over one million dollars of their personal assets overall without losing quality of care or focus of needs. Our administrative staff maintains a close working relationship with financial planners ready to give prospective residents and families advice. Our Social Services Department also remains up-to-date with changes affecting residents regarding Medicaid and Medicare guidelines.

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Terry Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation

2011-01-12T04:42:00.000-08:00

Mt. Vernon is a small East Texas town. While it is best known favorite son, Don Meredith, who put Mt. Vernon on the map with his down-to-earth charm, residents and families will discover that same warmth and ambiance in Mt. Vernon today. A welcome reminder of everyone's Hometown USA.

Terry Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation has been part of this community for over 38 years. Our facility was built as a residence in 1947 by the Jimmy Kate Terry family. In 1964, it was remolded by Mr. & Mrs. Austin Brakebill as the first senior home in Franklin County. Through the years we have expanded to a licensed 65 bed facility with 29 private and 17 semi-private rooms.

Skilled Nursing
Short and Long Term Care
IV Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Social Service
Wound Care
X-ray
Laboratory
Podiatry
Optometrist

Our small quiet home includes the following in-house services:

Residents also have an active Resident Council and their doctor still makes facility "rounds". Our dietary staff works with each resident to provide home cooked meals and snacks daily within their individual dietary needs. The activity staff along with community volunteers from our churches, schools and citizens provide residents with activities touching the "very young" to the "young at heart"!

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Hospice, Insurance, and Private Pay.

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Westridge Nursing & Rehabilitation

2011-01-12T04:35:00.000-08:00

The mission of Westridge Nursing & Rehabilitation is to provide the quality of care necessary to assist our residents in achieving their optimal potential; physically, mentally, and spiritually. With this mission in mind, we offer a wide variety of programs including 24 hour nursing care, as well as a wide range of services.

Some of our services include the following:

Skilled Nursing
Long Term Care
Short Term (Respite)
Hospice
Rehabilitation
IV Therapy
Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Speech Therapy
Wound Care
Behavior Management

Westridge Nursing & Rehabilitation is certified by both the state and federal governments to provide long term care. Often we provide a bridge between the acute care hospital and home care in our Skilled Nursing Unit. This can be an alternative for a seriously ill person who still requires highly skilled nursing care or therapies for a short period of time. This is a benefit which can be provided under Medicare for up to 100 days to residents who have been hospitalized for at least a three day period. As such, the stay is a continuation of treatment that was started in the hospital setting.

Residents are encouraged to participate in the wide rage of activities planned by a certified Activity Director. Parties, movies, exercises, outings, and musical programs are provided by the staff and volunteers.

We know that being in a nursing facility affects more people than just the resident. One of the most frequent questions we are asked is regarding our visiting hours. While we suggest you visit between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., we are aware that individual life styles may make these hours difficult. In addition, we want our family members to feel comfortable in knowing they are welcome any hour of the day or night as long as that visit does not interfere with the rights and privacy of the other residents.

We welcome the opportunity to take you on a tour of our facility to introduce you to our family.

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Skilled Nursing Care Facility Karnes

2011-01-10T03:18:00.000-08:00

Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation is fully licensed under State, Federal, and Local Laws and is approved for participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

The Rehabilitation Program at Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation is designed to individualize each resident's treatment plan considering the present function level and setting goals for attainable maximum levels of function.

The Rehabilitation Program includes:

Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Wound Care Program
Ambulation Program
Speech Therapy
IV Therapy
Restorative Nursing Program
Tube Feeding

Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation residents enjoy a well-balanced activity program designed to meet their physical, mental, social and spiritual needs. Our in-house beauty and barber salon is very popular with our residents.We invite community activities to our facilities, including entertainers, religious leaders, volunteers, and families. The joy and love you can bring is an added pleasure.We welcome the opportunity to take you on a tour of our facility to introduce you to our family.

Bluebonnet Nursing & Rehabilitation emphasizes the "team" approach to comprehensive treatment, enabling our staff to give our residents the best quality care available.Open communication amongst the various skilled disciplines including nursing, dietary, therapy, activities, and other services enables the residents to restore and/or maintain their highest levels of functioning.

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Fredericksburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

2010-12-30T03:26:00.000-08:00

Fredericksburg Nursing & Rehabilitation located in the heart of the Texas hill country is a ninety bed facility featuring a broad range of services including long term, short term, post surgical and respite care.

Our dedicated staff of professionals are licensed to provide all levels of care including skilled nursing and IV therapy twenty-four hours a day. Registered Nurses are on duty seven days per week. The high ratio of staff to residents - 1 staff member for every 1.4 resident's - assures an exceptional level of care. This in addition to the average employee tenure of twelve years makes for a dedicated staff that takes pride in the care provided.

Transportation to and from physician or other medical offices is provided by the wheel chair accessible van. Hill Country Memorial Hospital is just a few blocks away.

Semi private and private rooms are available. Residents and families are encouraged to personalize their rooms with photos and favorite chairs or personal items.

Rehabilitation services, including physical and occupational evaluation and ongoing services are provided by licensed therapists and restorative aids. This includes wound care, prosthetic needs, and physical therapy designed to bring the resident to their maximum level of functioning.

Trained dietary staff plan and serve nutritional meals and three snacks per day as well as therapeutic diets as ordered by a physician under the direction of a licensed dietitian. Alternate meal choices or substitutions are offered at each meal.

Hospice care is available as well as daily or temporary twenty-four hour respite care.

Social services are provided by a Licensed Master Social Worker-Advanced Clinical Practitioner. Psychological and Psychiatric counseling services are also available.

Fredericksburg Nursing & Rehabilitation accepts residents without discrimination. Medicare, Medicaid, private pay and private insurance payments are accepted.

A busy and varied activity program administered by a Certified Activity director offers numerous daily activities. Residents enjoy around town shopping trips to stores of their choice, van rides to local points of interest, trips to the library or special community events.

In-house activities include games, bingo, parties, dominoes, exercise, movies, cookouts, discussion groups, and pet therapy. At least one "live music" group performs weekly. Local private and public school groups also present programs, plays or musical events for the residents.

For more information, please call us, or stop by for a visit.

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Our address is:

1117 South Adams
Fredericksburg,TX, 78624
tel: (830) 997-4364
fax: (830) 997-3244

Proposed assisted living change stirs anger

2010-12-29T22:54:00.000-08:00

Tamara Pirkle skipped work Wednesday to join about 250 people crowded into a Department of Community Health public hearing.

Her sentiment was almost universal among the folks that filled the downtown Atlanta boardroom and spilled into an overflow area with video monitors and into the hallways. "Don't change the rules on assisted living facilities," Pirkle said.

A proposed rule change before the DCH would require that everyone living at an assisted living facility be able to exit the building under his or her own power during an emergency such as a fire.

Should the new rule pass, those who would need help getting out could be forced to transfer to nursing homes, which generally are more expensive and are required to have more staffers on hand.

Already, the state is backing off the proposed changes as currently written, said Doug Colburn, the DCH's director of health care facility regulation.

"At the end of the day, it won't be a rule that will put people out of an assisted living home, or put anyone out of business," he said.

"What we ultimately put forward, won't be this," he said.

More than 30,000 Georgians live in thousands of assisted living facilities across the state, according to Genia Ryan, the president of the Georgia chapter of the Assisted Living Federation of America.

The idea proposed by the DCH staff is to make assisted living facilities as safe as nursing homes, said Colburn.

Pirkle, of Sandy Springs, has a 90-year-old grandmother, Joyce Dyer, who lives at the Dogwood Forest assisted living facility in Alpharetta.

"If there's a fire alarm or such, she'd need someone to take her by the arm and direct her to an exit," Pirkle said. "They are totally capable of doing that at Dogwood. But if they say she has to do it on her own, she can't do it. We'd have to move her."

Wednesday's meeting, which lasted for more than three hours, was held to take public comment on the issue. Colburn said that, because of the public outcry about the proposed rule, DCH staffers are recommending that the board table the proposal and consider other options.

"We won't be presenting this proposal to the [DCH] board at the next meeting, but we will work to revise the [proposed] rule so it won't be construed as so restrictive," he said. "That wasn't ever our intent. We were trying to update the rules, with safety in mind."

"If our wording is imperfect, then this is just part of the process to look at what is feasible or not feasible," Colburn said.

At its Jan. 13 meeting, the board will receive a transcript of Wednesday's hearing, along with copies of the hundreds of letters and e-mails from the public about the proposed rule.

Colburn said that it will be up to the board to decide what it will do. But the staff is recommending that the proposed rule be tabled indefinitely.

Many people who spoke Wednesday asked that the board create a task force, and include on it operators of assisted living facilities, to look at any updates in the safety rules.

Lisa Marie Shekell, a DCH spokeswoman, said that there is no timeline set yet for when the board might make any decision or create a task force.

But Dennis Wester, the owner of the small assisted living facility Abundant Living in Comer, Ga., said that he can't take any chances that the board will or won't adopt the rule as it is currently proposed.

He said he intends to be at upcoming DCH meetings to make sure that the new rule isn't adopted despite the outcry.

"There's been a major lack of communication between the board and those of us in the industry," said Wester. "I don't know if the board is trying to phase out the little guys, but if they go forward [with the change], they're going to put us under."

Wester, who for the past 14 years has run a facility at his home for six elderly people, said that he and his wife work around the clock to give his clients the best care.

News Source: http://www.ajc.com/news/atlanta/proposed-assisted-living-change-790500.html

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Columbus Nursing & Rehabilitation, L.P.

2010-12-29T03:45:00.000-08:00

Columbus Nursing & Rehabilitation is certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Our team of health professionals is led by a licensed Administrator. A local physician serves as our Medical Director. Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses and certified nursing assistants work together with other members of the staff to provide care at all levels of medical need, from assistance with bathing, dressing, and medications, to total personal care and skilled nursing services.

Rehabilitation therapy is a central part of our total care program. The skills of registered physical, occupational, and speech therapists are available as needed to design, monitor and evaluate individual therapy programs. Our long-term residents are motivated to improve their functional abilities and enhance their quality of life. For short-term residents, therapy helps to speed recovery, enabling residents to return to their homes in the community. Specialized therapy programs include IV therapy, short-term fracture recovery, wound care, contractual management, stoke rehabilitation, and much more.

The team at Columbus Nursing & Rehabilitation encourages residents to pursue interest and activities that allow them to maintain meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Our Alzheimer's Care Unit is a safe, secured environment that has been designed to reduce the confusion and agitation often experienced with Alzheimer's disease. Residents have easy access to enclosed outdoor courtyards with walking paths. Therapeutic activities are designed by a specially trained Activity Director to stimulate exercise, orientation,and positive interaction.

Applying for Medicaid

2010-12-23T02:36:00.000-08:00

HOW TO APPLY FOR MEDICAID

MEDICAID AT A GLANCE

2010 REFERENCE GUIDE

For the applicant:

Maximum Allowable Monthly Income (for an individual)……$2022.00

Maximum Allowable Countable (Couples) Resources………………......$3000.00

Income:

Social Security Check
Pensions
Retirement

Resources:

Cash in Savings Account
Cash in Checking Account
Any Stocks, CD, Bonds
Any cash value on Burial Policies, Life Insurance Policies

Requirements

Need to meet Medical Necessity to qualify for assistance from the state
Need to meet Financial to qualify for assistance from the state
Can take up to 45 days to receive an answer from the state
Resident will need to give up their social security check and all their income to facility to help to contribute towards their care
Resident is allowed to keep $60.00 out of their income for their personal needs
Complete a Medicaid application with TDHS/DADS (see our Business Office)
Must remain in the facility for 30 consecutive days (hospital day also count)
Meet with TDHS/DADS case worker as directed

THE STATE DETERMINES WHETHER RESIDENT WILL QUALIFY

Capital Senior Living Corporation Announces a Four Community Lease Transaction

2010-12-23T02:23:00.000-08:00

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Capital Senior Living Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE:CSU), one of the country’s largest operators of senior living communities, announced today that joint ventures in which it holds a five percent partnership interest, have entered into an agreement to sell four senior living communities (the "Spring Meadows Communities") to Health Care REIT, Inc. (NYSE:HCN). Upon closing the transaction, anticipated in the first quarter of 2011, the Company will lease the communities from HCN. The Company currently manages the Spring Meadows Communities under long-term management agreements.

Highlights of this transaction include:

Sales proceeds, including incentive distributions, total approximately $17.0 million, compared to original investment of $1.3 million.
Increases annual revenue by $26.0 million.
Adds $12.2 million of EBITDAR.
Additional CFFO of $0.7 million, or $0.03 per share.
Incremental earnings of $1.9 million, or $0.07 per share.

"We are extremely pleased with the returns the Company and its joint venture partner will receive in this transaction," commented Lawrence A.Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "The addition of the Spring Meadows communities to our consolidated operations will provide immediate benefits to our shareholders. Along with a significant increase in our revenues, the lease will be accretive to cash flow and earnings. While we have been earning management fees on these communities, we will now be able to consolidate the results of operations and benefit fully from further improvement in occupancies,margins and cash flow. We plan to use the proceeds from this transaction for acquisitions of senior living communities to strategically enhance the geographic concentration of our existing operating platform. We are pleased to add the Spring Meadows communities to our strong and growing relationship with HCN."

The Spring Meadows properties have approximately 625 units with a combined resident capacity of 758 and include two independent and assisted living communities in Illinois, one independent and assisted living community in Connecticut and one assisted living community in New Jersey. Current occupancy of the combined portfolio is 79%, as two of the communities are in the process of converting a total of 28 vacant units to memory care units. These conversions are expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2011. The Company is also working toward the possible conversion of 14 vacant units to memory care at an additional community.

The Company anticipates receiving proceeds, including incentive distributions, from the sale by the joint ventures of approximately $17.0 million, compared to its original investment of approximately $1.3 million. After expected closing costs and taxes, the Company anticipates receiving net proceeds of approximately $11.4 million on the transaction. The gain realized from the sale of its joint venture interests will be amortized over the life of the initial lease term. The Company may receive additional proceeds after the joint venture settles its customary post-closing costs.

News Source: http://insurancenewsnet.com/article.aspx?id=241014

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2010-11-15T01:01:00.000-08:00

Cottonwood Nursing & Rehabilitation is licensed by Medicare and Medicaid, and also accepts Private Pay and Insurance residents which makes a difference for residents and families by providing peace of mind, security and the certainty that their loved one's needs will be met in a compassionate and professional manner. When your loved one can no longer live alone, our facility provides the supportive, reassuring environment needed. We are committed to providing the emotional support and encouragement needed to foster independence and family involvement. You can have peace of mind in knowing that your loved one is being cared for 24 hours a day in an understanding and well-planned environment.

We offer a full selection of services including:

Licensed nurses 24 hours a day
Exceptional Rehabilitation Team with Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
Respiratory and Nutritional Therapy
Pharmacy, X-Ray and Laboratory Services
Psychology Services
Dental, Podiatry and Ophthalmology Services
Transportation Services
Social and Recreational Services
Housekeeping and Laundry Services

We are pleased that you are considering us for your health care needs. It is our goal to provide quality care in a comfortable, residential setting. We want you to feel confident that we will meet your needs for both comprehensive, quality health care and personalized service.

Our dining room provides an area where residents can visit with friends and family while participating in a wide range of activities. The activity department provides outings, reminiscing, exercise, arts and crafts, games, pet therapy and a variety of other activities that are structured to enhance social interaction and stimulation based on the needs of each resident's level of functioning.

We welcome the opportunity to take you on a tour of our facility to introduce you to our family.

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Hospice announces new assisted living

2010-11-02T04:25:00.000-07:00

A dream is becoming a reality for the staff and board members of Hospice of Hope in Maysville to bring an assisted living facility to the region.

In June, Hospice Executive Director Kavin Cartmell and Director of Development and Public Relations Michael Parker announced HoH was involved in preliminary discussions and strategic planning to determine if the local region could support an assisted living facility and also a separate, Inpatient Center for Hospice patients.

On Saturday, the 17-member Hospice of Hope Board of Directors approved the plan to construct both facilities and to seek funding assistance for construction costs.

"We as an organization needed to commit to the project. Now that we have, we're going forward," Parker said Thursday.

Since September 2009, six HoH board members, as well as Hospice staff have worked to develop a strategic plan to explore the feasibility of such a project, what the costs involved would be and where such a facility would be located.

Those questions have been answered and the result will be a 32-bed assisted living facility and an 8-bed Inpatient Center located on acreage next to the Kenton Station Golf Course and Rainbow Meadows Subdivision on Kentucky 9.

Both the assisted living facility and the Inpatient Center will be on the same campus, which will encompass up to 25 acres.

Senior Living at Kenton Pointe is the name selected for the assisted living facility, which will be a one-story building and will offer three levels of apartments; a studio apartment with a bedroom, bath and kitchenette; one bedroom apartment with a kitchenette, bath and living room; or a deluxe one bedroom apartment with the same number of rooms, but with more square footage.

Cartmell said a waiting list has been started for the assisted living facility."Instead of our seniors having to relocate (out of the area) they can stay here now. They're not going to have to seek this type of facility elsewhere," Cartmell said, adding this is a further benefit to the community because senior citizens volunteer and contribute their time in so many capacities throughout the region.

"This is a feel good, win-win story," Parker said, noting the two facilities will create 48 jobs with an equivalent of 40 full-time jobs; generate an estimated $1 million per year in payroll, enhance community healthcare needs and provide a service that keeps our citizens here.

Jobs will include administrative and management levels, nurses, nurses aids, dietary, housekeeping and more.

The estimated project cost is $7 to $8 million dollars; funding is being sought through federal and state grant programs, private foundations, private donations, and fund-raisers.

Amenities of the assisted living complex will include a country setting, central kitchen and dining room, family and community room, a craft room, exercise room and transportation service for residents.

The Inpatient Center will be in addition to the six Hospice rooms offered at area hospitals and the 5-bed Inpatient Center at Adams County Regional Medical Center.

News Source: http://www.maysville-online.com/news/local/article_ee842ee4-e30f-11df-82aa-001cc4c03286.html

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Finding the Right Assisted Living Facility

2010-11-02T04:07:00.000-07:00

Choosing the right assisted living facility is hard. There are multiple assisted living facilities all over the Cleveland area. Some specialize in Alzheimer's and dementia, some specialize in rehabilitation with the focus on returning home, and others focus on independent living with minimal help. So how do you know which facility is right for you or your loved one?

The following are a few tips, resources, and people you can ask to make sure that you are making the right choice when it comes to choosing an assisted living facility.

1. Unbiased reviews. Searching online for reviews can pull up a lot of results for reviews on assisted living facilities. Some of these reviews might not always be unbiased. Make sure that the reviews you are reading are from an unbiased source. There are groups and even an ombudsman that can give you unbiased reviews of assisted living facilities to help you make that choice.

2. Physically Visit the Center. Never just go based off of reviews. Physically visit the center, preferably during visiting hours and unannounced. This allows you to get a feel for the facility, the atmosphere, and observe how the workers and patients interact. These are all items that can play a huge factor in choosing an assisted living center and it's best to observe these things in person.

3. Work Closely with your Doctor and the Center. Once you have it narrowed down to a handful of assisted living centers consider sitting down with your doctor and discussing the choice. He might have knowledge of some of the centers, how they work, and what they specialize in. Your doctor will know which centers will work best for what health conditions you might be suffering from or which will work best for rehabilitation purposes.

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Daybreak Venture invest in new voice-assisted care technology

2010-11-02T03:48:00.000-07:00

Vocollect Healthcare Systems Inc. announces that Daybreak Venture, headquartered in Denton, Texas, will deploy AccuNurse voice-assisted care throughout its 74 managed-facility enterprise.

AccuNurse voice-assisted care will enable more proactive care, increasing productivity of its direct care team and providing more time with residents. Caregivers will have the ability to access resident care needs on demand, complete paperwork simply by talking, enhance care team collaboration with Silent Paging and respond faster to resident needs.

"By implementing voice-assisted care at Daybreak Venture, caregivers and the residents they serve will benefit from real-time communication and documentation while also providing residents' families with the confidence in knowing their loved ones are getting the highest levels of quality care they deserve," says James Quasey, president of Vocollect Healthcare Systems.

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Make an online payment

2010-10-14T05:17:00.000-07:00

Firstly you know that what is Online Payments then you closely know the how to make an online payments. There are several different schemes for online payment.

Online credit or debit card payment. They are generally accepted by businesses when they sell online. The card issuer or a third party such as WorldPay or SecureTrading verifies the card information and pays the seller after deducting a commission. For consumers, paying with a credit card gives them a degree of security against non-delivery or fraud but only for transactions worth more than £100.
Payments can be made by email using a service like PayPal. Money is transferred between two electronic accounts which are topped up using a credit card or bank transfer and accumulated funds can be moved to a bank account. These services often include buyer and seller protection; allow instant payments and give buyers a degree of comfort that the identity of a seller has been confirmed.
Other, less common forms of online payment include: SMS billing, dialler billing and pre-pay accounts.
Escrow isn’t a form of payment in itself but it is sometimes used for high-value online purchases and auctions. This is what happens:
- The buyer transfers the funds for the goods to a third-party escrow service, such as Escrow.com or Auctionchex.com (always use a trusted escrow service which is recommended by an auction site).
- The seller, confident that funds are available, ships the goods.
- The buyer confirms receipt of the goods.
- The escrow service releases the payment to the seller.
Money transfer, such as Western Union or MoneyGram, allows money to be sent to numerous agents around the world where recipients can collect the money in cash. While it has many legitimate uses, especially for sending money to friends and family, this form of payment is not recommended for online auction or online shop payments.
Internet banking. Most financial institutions offer their customers the ability to check their balances, transfer funds, and pay utility bills or friends and family online.

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Get best elderly care services in Daybreak Venture

2010-10-04T05:31:00.000-07:00

As per tradition elderly care was the responsibility of the family members and was provided within the family home. With the increase in the modernization of the societies, the adult children due to their busy life schedule cannot fulfill the special needs and requirement of their elderly parents. To fulfill the unique requirements of the seniors, one can opt out for elderly care service providers, who provide variety of services to elderly people, which may vary in quality of service provided depending on the regional areas or the firm providing the service.

Some of the services offered by the elderly care service providers are as follow:

Assisted living or Independent living
Hospice Care
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing Care
Long Term Care

All the services are in response to the different elderly needs so it becomes responsibility of the young family members to notice for signs when their elders are in need for specific elderly care service. Most of the elderly people love to reside in the comfort their own homes or with the loved ones. Elderly care services provides all the necessary support and resources required by seniors to do so.

Elderly Nutritional Therapy in San Antonio providers look upon the social and the personal requirements of the senior citizens who need some assistance with daily activities and health care, and want to age with self-respect. This service helps to improve the quality of life of the elderly people by providing them with variety of services they need. Impaired mobility is the major health concern affecting most of the elderly people. Elderly care service providers have the therapy services designed to improve immobility in the older people.

So if you want to try the services offered by the elderly health care service providers you can search for these services online for your vicinity. You can also inquire about all the services offered by these agencies by writing to them though online service feedback available on their respective websites.

If you are the residents from the Texas (USA) then you can save your time looking for best of the elderly care service provider as Daybreak Venture LLC is the best and leading elderly care service provider in Texas, where caring and quality go hand in hand.

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Daybreak venture provide elderly nutritional therapy in San Antonio and for the seniors we have the assisted living facilities of the area taking best of care for their requirements we also provide senior retirement communities.

Exclusive Nursing Home Texas

2010-09-23T05:25:00.000-07:00

Seniors often thrive in independent living communities due to increased opportunities to exercise, socialize and participate in active living. Populated by individuals who are committed to living life to the fullest, independent living retirement communities encourage residents to participate in exercise programs and social activities that provide the foundation for a quality retirement lifestyle.

A nursing home is a facility dedicated to around-the-clock care of seniors. Most seniors in a nursing home are in a state where they need constant monitoring by a medical staff. Nursing homes usually have a 24 hour medical staff on hand to care for residents. A room and meals are provided to the seniors and the nursing home may have a recreation room and a cafeteria for those mobile enough to get around. Others may have health problems that keep them confined to bed.

Texas has managed to empower home and community-based services in response to the ever increasing demands for long-term care. Daybreak Ventures are dedicatory provides Exclusive Nursing Home in Texas.

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Independent Living Care in Texas

2010-09-20T04:20:00.000-07:00

Independent living is a popular type of senior citizen lifestyle and accommodation offered for residents 55 or older who are able to live independently and don not require any of the more comprehensive living assistance that is provided by assisted living communities and nursing homes.

Senior independent living in Texas usually refers to independent living communities or retirement communities and is designed as apartments, private houses or townhouses. Seniors who live in these communities are healthy and have good communication skills, allowing them to make their own arrangements for doctor visits.

Daybreak Ventures is specialized in providing independent communities with a comfortable, fun, friendly, up-scale environment where our elders can enjoy the friendship and community of other like-minded senior Citizens.

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Physical Elderly Nutritional Therapy in San Antonio

2010-09-20T03:33:00.000-07:00

Physical therapy has many different types of purposes. Although it is used to help gain strength and increase mobility, it may also be used to help increase comfort and prevent further deterioration of one's condition. In recent years, some have come to think that these interventions are for the elderly or disabled, but this isn't entirely true. Many people of varying ages and health conditions may need this intervention at some point.

In some cases, this type of activity is utilized as a form of rehabilitation or in combination with these types of programs for patients that have had surgery or may be recovering from an injury or illness. Whether one has had knee or hip surgery or may be recovering from stroke or an accident, physical therapy can provide many benefits to the client. This can include increased healing time, independence and regaining strength just to name a few of the outcomes.

If one has a need to find a physical therapy rehabilitation facility in Texas, it's important to find a location where there is experienced staff with proven results.Daybreak Venture operates seventy four facilities throughout Texas, making us one of the State's largest providers of long-term physical therapy rehabilitation services.

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Assisted Living Nursing Home

2010-09-16T05:33:00.000-07:00

Assisted Living Facilities, popularly known as ALF. These facilities are for people needing assistance with daily living activities, but who want to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. The goal is to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing homes.

Assisted Senior Living is not like any of the other senior housing sites on the web. Assisted Senior Living was created by caregivers, for caregivers. We have gathered information from state and federal sources, then combined it with public information to provide one of the most complete resources for seniors and caregivers (new senior care services are also welcome to create a free listing). We give you as much information as possible to help you make your decision.

Residents in assisted living centers are not able to live by themselves, yet do not require constant care either. Such facilities offer help with eating, bathing, dressing, laundry, housekeeping, and assistance with medications. Many facilities also have centers for medical care; although, the care offered may not be as intensive as the care offered at a nursing home.

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Assisted living health care Services

2010-09-10T04:55:00.000-07:00

Daybreakventures.com is the author of this article on assisted living health care. Find more information about assisted living skilled nursing here.

Long Term Care: When in-home or assisted living is no longer enough, residents may require 24 hour care. Long-term care residents receive supervision by professional nurses and staff to meet their needs. Daybreak Venture also offers consultations by our in-house therapy team to determine if therapy may be beneficial in improving quality of health and life.

Respite Care (Vacation Stays): Daybreak Venture offers short-term care says as short as three days or as long as a month or more. During your loved one’s stay with us, he/she will enjoy meeting new people and participating in a variety of activities, while you have the peace of mind that he/she is receiving the daily care needed. The cost for vacation stays is based on our daily private/semi-private rate and the services included. Please give us a call or contact us to make reservations as stays are subject to bed availability.

Hospice Care: This program is designed to provide care and comfort without using heroic lifesaving measures. We contract with local hospice organizations who provide palliative services and counseling for the resident and family. Depending on the nature of the situation caregivers try to control the pain and other symptoms that the person is facing so that they can enjoy their time as much as possible. Caregivers also provide support and counseling for family members so that they too understand how to best handle a given situation.

How nursing homes assist your parents

2010-08-13T02:03:00.000-07:00

We at Daybreak are committed to providing the highest quality of care for the residents in our homes. Respects for our residents and their individual needs is paramount. Daybreakventures.com is an assisted living heath care provider where we take care for a human being who is relatively capable of taking proper care of themselves however might have troubles in some areas to take care of themselves. And nursing home are utilized for the people who cannot care for themselves. One of the service which we provides to you:

Skilled Nursing Care: Residents at this level are typically recovering from a stay in the hospital. This provides for the needs of the residents up to and including total care. All skilled nursing care is under the direct supervision of professional nurses 24 hours per day with close physician contact. Many residents benefit from skilled nursing while transitioning from the hospital to home. An interdisciplinary care team made up of nurses, therapist, dieticians, recreational therapist, and social workers develop a plan of care that addresses care needs and therapy goals necessary for the resident to have a safe discharge home or to an alternative care setting.