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Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
Assistance with Daily Living.
In keeping with our philosophy of providing a full spectrum of care, Porter Hills Village provides a distinct residential area for those with Alzheimer's and/or related dementia. The care program at Harmony Hall is designed to help each resident maintain a sense of individuality and dignity and to function at his/her fullest potential. Specially trained staff are there to meet the individual needs of each resident by providing innovative programming.
Services Benefits Adding Peace of Mind
- Three nutritional meals a day and snacks in the Harmony Hall dining room
- Dietary supervision including therapeutic diets
- Weekly housekeeping and laundry service
- Trained staff are available around the clock
- Medication monitoring and assistance
- Health services coordinated by a licensed nurse
- Nurse available 24 hrs/day
- Emergency response system
- Wheelchair transportation when necessary
- Bathing, dressing and personal care assistance, if necessary
- All utilities included (except telephone)
- Evaluations and vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature)
- Daily assistance with mail pickup and delivery
- Wheelchair transportation when necessary
Harmony Hall offers individual apartments with private bath, walk-in shower, dressing area and living/bedroom space (residents provide furnishings).
- A living environment with access an outside courtyard, providing safety and freedom
- Scheduled programs and entertainment, along with staff-assisted use of the Porter Hills Village amenities and activities
- The Village store, beauty shop, and library all located on campus
- Transportation for scheduled, off-campus group activities
Spiritual Services
The Porter Hills Chaplain links residents with local churches if desired, provides worship opportunities for those residing in the health care settings, and is available to meet with residents at their request for spiritual counsel.
Porter Hills Medical Director is available to become a resident's primary physician. The Medical Director has a unique ability to communicate directly with our nurses and staff to provide residents with excellent medical care. These services are billed to Medicare and the resident's personal insurance company.
Qualified Staff
The staff of Harmony Hall provides each resident with personal care, supervision, and direction. Each member is trained to utilize effective communication skills that benefit cognitively impaired persons. Staff members engage in frequent social correspondence with residents and are involved in developing and promoting positive interactions and independence in self-care. The staff, with a daytime ratio of 1 to 5, plan and implement appropriate group and individual activities/projects that encourage resident decision-making.
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