FAQ | Morrison Manor

What sort of resident is the best fit?

Our passion fits best with those suffering from mild to moderate Alzheimer’s’, dementia or other cognitive degeneration because our goal is to help delay the progression of these diseases by using cutting edge methods and techniques focused on keeping the mind stimulated, the body strong, and the sense of purpose and contribution alive. While keeping loved ones home as long as possible may be a good idea in some cases, research shows that unless an individual can stay safe, social engagement is plentiful and their minds and body are still regularly exercised in their own homes, they may deteriorate faster than if they were in an active and caring environment of assisted living

Because we are a two story facility, residents with some independent mobility may have a greater opportunity to explore the full 9.000 square foot house. However, the house is equipped with an elevator so even residents with auxiliary aids or wheelchairs can move freely about

What are your care capabilities?

Morrison Manor has partnered with Optimal Health and Bloom Healthcare for a variety of services in our home. We can facilitate physical, occupational, speech and behavioral therapies, nursing care and doctor house calls so families can focus on spending their time together.

Morrison Manor is not a skilled nursing facility. Just like other licensed assisted living facilities, our care abilities are limited by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment to non-medical personal services and protective oversight – these include, but may not be limited to:

24-hour protective oversight
Assistance with eating, hygiene, discrete bathing, transferring, toileting, dressing and other Activities of Daily Life as needed
Assistance with administration of medications (all staff are Qualified Medication Administration Personnel “QMAP”)
Emergency assistance until first responders can arrive (all staff are CPR and First Aid certified)
Fulfillment of the Resident’s individualized care plan created in conjunction with medical professionals and family
Assistance with writing and mailing letters, making telephone / video calls, and arranging appointments and schedules
Keeping residents engaged with customized activities and exercise programs
Coordination and communication with Hospice providers such that a resident can stay on site during end of life phase

What is the experience of staff?

Our Administrator has 15 years of experience in the industry, is a Qualified Medication Administration Personnel (“QMAP”), CPR and First Aid certified plus is working on her Coaching Certification using Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care system

Our staff has varying degrees of experience, but all are required to have QMAP, CPR and First Aid certifications before being allowed to work independently in the facility. They also have on-going rigorous training requirements

Because we specialize in memory case, staff training includes Alzheimer’s, dementia and other specific training geared toward working with cognitively impaired individuals

We have three levels of staff titles: Associate Care Provider, Personal Care Provider and Team Lead and pair staff for our shifts according to the needs of the residents.

What is the Staff to Resident Ratio?

Morrison Manor schedules our care givers according to the needs of our residents, but offers a higher Staff to Resident Ratio then most assisted living facilities. When full with 12 residents, our lowest Staff to Resident Ratio would be the overnight awake shift with a 1:6. Daytime shifts vary from 1:6 on the weekends to 1:4 during the weekdays.

Do you have a nurse on staff?

As a smaller residential assisted living facility, Morrison Manor does not keep a nurse on staff, but we contract with Optimal Health and Bloom Healthcare (fka Physician House Calls) to provide in-house services to our residents to meet nursing/physician needs.

What does the monthly care include?

Morrison Manor is all-inclusive – that means you’ll never get a surprise bill because care needs increased or because we had to dispense medications

All-inclusive means ALL inclusive including all furniture (if desired), in room personal TV, linens, high-end bedding, and personal hygiene products (customized for each resident)

CarePredict® wrist-worn device provides safety with egress alert notification to staff, call button for emergencies or staff assistance, data analytics to detect subtle changes in a resident’s behaviors that may indicate health issues or a greater need for staff engagement, and reporting tools for better family and medical professional conversations

Coded entrance door and secured ¼ acre courtyard with walking paths and sitting areas to take in the panoramic hilltop views, and an on-site 500 square foot raised-bed garden

Specialized home-chef inspired meal planning with fresh, organic fruits and vegetables (from our garden when possible) and brain friendly proteins. We limit processed foods and offer daily body boosting smoothies, homemade ice creams, and freshly baked breads. Bring us your favorite recipes or requests and they’ll get incorporated into the menu

A minimum of three daily activities customized for our residents centered around mind (memory games, scrapbooking, puzzles, etc.), body (various exercises to build strength and balance), and wellness (aroma therapy, guided meditations and social “happy hours”). Staffing is also high enough to have the ability for one-on-one activities as desired

Hands-on “snacktivity” offered daily where residents can help our staff make the afternoon snack or bake the evening dessert

“Sense of Purpose Stations” customized around our residents to provide a sense of purpose with an opportunity to nurture and love one of our Believable Babies® or Memorable Pets®

Quarterly in-house professional hair cut, color, style is offered to all residents

Do you offer Respite care?

When space is available, Morrison Manor may be able to provide respite care that includes a private room. Because we do not want to take away from the care provided for our monthly residents, pricing is calculated on a case-by-case basis according to the care needs of the individual and ranges between $150-$300/day

Do you offer day or hourly care?

Morrison Manor may be able to provide day care services by the hour depending on the needs of the individual. Depending on availability, hourly care services may not include a private respite room for napping, etc. Because we do not want to take away from the care provided for our monthly residents, pricing is calculated on a case-by-case basis according to the care needs of the individual and ranges $15-$30/hour for up to 10 hours. Day care for greater than 10 hours in any 24 hour period will be treated as Respite Care and cannot be accommodated unless a respite room is available.

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