- Levels of Care
Clare Bridge of Jacksonville offers Alzheimer's and Dementia Care services for seniors.
- Personalized Service Assessment and Plan
Our personalized assessment evaluates individual needs and preferences. Then we customize a service plan to meet those needs and preferences. The personalized plan is based upon the amount of time it takes to provide quality services. Therefore, residents only pay for what they need and want.
- Ongoing dementia training, expertise and support for staff
Our staff is trained to understand and manage unpredictable behaviors and the need for an individualized approach for every resident, depending on the progression of the disease. We understand that creative problem solving is needed when providing dignity and quality of life to individuals with memory loss. For this we have dedicated dementia care specialists on staff to support our staff, residents and families.
- Assistance with Personal Needs
Our trained staff is there to assist with personal needs, in the privacy of the resident’s suite/apartment. We provide assistance with – Bathing or showering, selection of clothing, dressing assistance, grooming, hygiene, mobility and transferring and dining assistance.
- Ambulation & Escort Services
We will escort residents to meals and activities within the building.
- Three nutritious and appetizing meals served daily
We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. All menu options are selected by a registered dietician to optimize nutritional value. Understanding that many individuals with memory loss have special dietary needs, we offer a full menu of finger foods and adaptive devices and document food preferences for every resident. Resident seating is pre-selected to insure a pleasurable dining experience.
- Snacks are served throughout the day
- Housekeeping Services
We clean every suite/apartment regularly and take out the trash when needed.
- Personal Laundry Services
We launder personal items, linens and towels and change bed linens weekly.
- Continence Management
We offer a comprehensive continence management program – from reminders to scheduling to assistance.
- Nursing Services
Professional nurses oversee the delivery of all health care services and behavior management to our residents. Our nurses are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Ongoing monitoring of residents’ health status and tracking of behaviors
- Medication Support
Our staff provides comprehensive medication support – from medication reminders to standby assistance to administering medications.
- Life Enrichment Programming
Prior to moving in, staff take a social history on every resident to get to know their individual likes and dislikes. Programs and outings are specially designed with residents’ individual interests and abilities in mind. Multiple programs are offered throughout the day and evening hours. These programs are designed and supported by our dementia care specialists.
- Trained Staff on site 24 hours a day
- Specialized intervention programs
We know that good monitoring and intervention in specific areas can help avoid illness and/or injury and improve quality of life for our residents. For this we have developed and implemented specially designed nutrition tracking, weight management, behavior evaluations and falls management programs.
- Transportation Services
Our trained transportation staff provides door to door services to shopping, restaurants, and personal appointments (pre-arranged).
- Short term stay
Our short term stay program is available for family vacations or just a much needed rest for family caregivers.
- Ancillary Services
We offer additional services for unscheduled needs and personal requests – i.e. room service, escorts to outside appointments and shopping, running errands, etc.
- Specially designed environment
Our community offers a home like environment, which is ideal for individuals with memory loss. Our purpose built community incorporates special features, such as – large circular paths designed to lead residents to areas of activity, enclosed, outdoor courtyards, way finding cues, small spaces decorated like home and shadow boxes for residents personal mementos to identify their personal space.
- All Exterior doors are alarmed for Residents’ safety
- Emergency Response system
Our emergency response system, complete with emergency pull cords, is monitored 24-hours-a-day, by our trained staff.
- State of the art fire safety system
- Handicapped accessibility
Our community is easily navigated by individuals using wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
- Library
We offer books in regular print, large print and on tape as well as current magazines and the daily newspaper.
- Beauty/Barber Shop
Our on-site beauty/barber shop meets all your hair and nail care needs.
- Outdoor, Enclosed Courtyard
Our outdoor courtyard is a great place to enjoy a warm, sunny day. It is ideal for residents who want to be outside, yet need a controlled environment.
- Outdoor Gardening Areas
Green thumbs can tend to their favorite plants in our outdoor gardening areas.
- Dining Room
Our full service dining room offers a relaxing setting, generous hours and well trained staff to ensure a pleasurable dining experience and assistance when necessary.
- Private Dining Room
Our private dining room offers a more intimate setting for celebrations with friends and family (pre-planned).
- Sun room
Our bright and cheery sunroom is fully enclosed for year round enjoyment.
- Family Room
Complete with a cozy fireplace, our family room is a great place to visit with friends and/or entertain family. |