Resident and staff safety is a top priority
The community is designed with many security features that support resident well-being:
- We manage two secure neighborhoods.
- An emergency call and response system.
- All common areas have CCTV cameras.
- A 400 KW emergency generator, allowing continuous power in the event of an outage.
Infection control
practices
We understand the need to focus on infection control in memory health care. Our ventilation system is a 100-percent, outdoors air system. This is different from a recirculating air system that exists in many other buildings. Having 100 percent outside air intake means all the exhaust air leaves the building and is replaced with new outside air. None of the exhaust air is recirculated.
Additional safety features:
- Touchless features in common areas.
- The use of non-porous material for countertops.
- Hand sanitizing stations for staff and visitors.
- Ceiling high operable window sashes at both ends of the building in the living and dining areas for natural cross-ventilation air circulation.
- Carpeting is used sparingly throughout the building as an environmental infection-control strategy to reduce the risk of harmful microbial organisms in carpet fibers.
Safety in resident
living areas
Resident suites feature oversized, easy-to-use, high-efficiency European-style windows with a turn-only option and a 4-inch safety limiter. These windows allow for plenty of natural light in each resident suite. Bathrooms are thoughtfully designed with resident safety in mind, including “curbless” showers and a trench drain to create a barrier-free entrance to the shower. This makes it accessible for those with disabilities using wheelchairs, and for all other users as well.
Additional bathroom safety features:
- Grab bars and a pull-down cushion seat for safety and comfort.
- Bathroom mirrors fixed above the sink have an adjustable tilt feature to suit resident’s height and preference.
- Sink countertops and bowls feature contrasting colors for easy recognition.
- Resident toilets are all comfort height of 18” with elongated seats and a HEWI duo hinged grab bar with toilet tissue holder.
- Color contrasted toilet seats and amber light over the toilet help residents, who may awake disorientated, to find the toilet more easily.
- Barn doors on each apartment bathroom provide a wider than normal entry for residents.
