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| December 2008 -- Gardenside long-term care received a 5-star rating in the new CMS star ratings system. For more information, see the news items in Latest News or go the CMS website and look for "New 5-Star Quality Ratings." Congratulations, Gardenside!! Jefferson Community Health Center offers a 39-bed
long-term care facility, providing a home for those who can no longer remain in
their own homes. The Eden project has brought two resident dogs (Flash and Tia) and a
number of birds to join us in the facility. A beautifully redecorated day room greets visitors and provides a place for residents to enjoy meals, relax and watch television with others, like the family living room.. A wide variety of activities, including games, crafts, entertainment and sing-a-longs are offered for all residents. An activities director coordinates programs. Worship services are offered each Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m., with area ministers rotating in providing the services. Special holiday parties and buffets are also held periodically throughout the year. Residents elect their own Residents' Council, which gives the staff feed-back on what activities are desired, what types of changes should be made to make life better for residents, and what types of food residents like. Monthly Residents' Council meetings also provide a forum for questions. The monthly meetings are also informative, letting council members know about new things going on in the facility. Professional nursing staff provide compassionate, quality care
for residents. A social services director helps residents with a variety of
personal needs, including reading correspondence and making appointments. A
physical therapy assistant and occupational therapist are part of the nursing
home staff. Care conferences are held regularly for all residents, inviting family members to discuss their loved ones' care with staff members from all of the areas involved in the residents' care. A newsletter is sent monthly to family members of residents. If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please let the staff know. You may also call newsletter editor Lana Likens at (402) 729-3351, or e-mail her at lana.likens@jchc.us. Care is the key: Our goal is to provide the care needed to make quality of life the best it can be for every resident. If you have any questions or need more information, please
call Deb Sutton RN at
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