Redefining Assisted Living and Memory Care four locations in the des moines area offering the best in assisted living and groundbreaking memory care
Redefining Assisted Living
When you hear the words assisted living do you picture cramped, cookie cutter apartments, stereotypical activities, boring days and care delivered on a schedule so rigid it becomes the center of your day? If so, you ll be delighted to learn that we offer varied floor plans, a calendar of interesting programs, plus top notch care tailored to your preferences, on your schedule not ours. You don t have to wait to get a taste of our lifestyle. Try us out for a short-term stay, complete with a fully furnished guest apartment, fantastic food made just how you like it, fun with friendly neighbors and all the care you need. four locations convenient to every part of the des moines area no entry fee or endowment necessary elegant dining room with private dining available three delicious chef-prepared meals per day dynamic calendar of events, outings and classes full-service beauty salon and barber shop senior wellness programs maintenance and housekeeping services weekly linen service resident call system furnished guest apartments utilities included
Something new is coming to memory care
We re borrowing traditions from multigenerational households and local bed & breakfasts to create a place where people thrive in every sense of the word. Our household revolves around the kitchen table, where residents and associates enjoy family style meals side-by-side. However, these aren t your typical associates. In fact, we call them nayas. A Naya is our lead memory care caregiver, trained not only to provide expert care, but to engage residents as friends and equals. Instead of adhering to a rigid schedule, Nayas engage residents in their favorite pastimes in a natural rhythm throughout the day. Because Nayas are trained to be completely engaged and in the moment, they know each resident as they would a family member. From favorite cookies in their personal pantry to fun classes and outings you d never think possible, our communities illustrate what the very best in memory care can be. revolutionary approach to memory care featuring nayas a new kind of caregiver 24-hour staffing with specially trained memory care experts three nutritious family-style meals where families and friends are welcome structured and spontaneous activities specifically tailored to each resident personal pantry program for each resident s favorite foods extraordinary outings that you would never expect in a memory care community family communications center homelike environment with resident photographs, keepsakes and family histories outdoor gardens with walking paths private and semiprivate suites healthy snacks available all day, every day housekeeping, linen and laundry services maintenance services
Meet the Nayas Our Lead Caregivers
The word naya, which centers on the concept of being engaged in the present moment, comes from the ancient language of Classical Sanskrit. A guide, person of wisdom, conductor and leader these terms truly define our caregivers, and that s why we use the term Naya. In perfect alignment with our universal care model, the name Naya reminds community members to connect with residents and be mindfully engaged in each moment. In doing so, we cultivate a sense of well-being, community, spontaneity and creativity. From this thoughtful foundation, both residents and associates thrive. extensive training and certification through the national council of certified dementia practitioners (nccdp) specialized training on resident life histories, developing relationships, creating meaningful interactions and being fully present and engaged in the moment with residents relate to residents as equals, the way you would with a member of your own family create individual activity baskets, contentment kits and personal pantries based on each resident s personal history, needs, preferences and whatever brings them joy
greet the day with chair yoga outing to an i-cubs game matinee casablanca food and beer pairing class gather with friends for coffee time sunday church service invite the great grandkids in for lunch genealogy class trip to the farmer s market
pick spices in the garden for dinner show off in painting class help prepare fresh salmon for dinner sip fresh lemonade on the porch jazz concert after dinner cheer on the cyclones!
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