Twin Cities Pavillion

RESIDENT SERVICE:

Meals:
Menus are developed with a registered dietitian to assure nutritional balance. Salt, sugar, and fats are restricted in meal preparation. Individuals are free to season foods to taste at the table. Meals are served in the main Dining Room and residents are expected to go. Temporary room service is provided for persons returning from a hospital stay or experiencing a short-term illness.

Housekeeping:
Each resident should maintain order in their personal area. The level of assistance will be determined by an individual assessment of the residents’ capabilities by the Facility Director.

Activities:
Social interaction among residents is highly encouraged to help residents remain cognitive and to help make retirement more enjoyable. Planned activities include BINGO, crafts, board games, and community outings/field trips and more. Many of these activities are sponsored by local churches, organizations, groups, or individual volunteers to enhance the quality of life for residents. Special events are planned throughout the year by a community caring for it’s elders.

Medication Supervision:
Our Facility Staff Members are not licensed to administer medications; however, they are trained to supervise and record self-administration of medications by the residents. Medications will be kept and received in a centrally located area in individual containers. Residents are required to come to the site at designated times to receive their doses as prescribed by their Health Care Providers.

Personal Care:
Help with bathing, shampooing, and dressing is provided as a service to residents. The degree of assistance provided is based on individual need and level of care as outlined in State guidelines for Activities of Daily Living.

Health Care:
The facility is located approximately three miles from a hospital and several physician office complexes. Staff will assist residents in arranging appointments as the need arises. Transportation and an escort is available, should the resident desire it, for an additional cost In the event of an emergency, the County’s 911 emergency services will be called. Level of Care Category is regulated by State guidelines and in consultation with attending Physician, Facility Director, Resident Sponsor, and CARES.