FAQs

Will Autumn Leaves take care of my loved one's laundry?
Is housekeeping assistance provided to the residents of Autumn Leaves?
Can I count on Autumn Leaves to make sure that my loved one's nutritional needs are met?
What can you tell me about your staff and the services they provide?
What activities are available and who develops them?
How many residents do you accept?
What can you tell me about the layout of Autumn Leaves?
Are the living spaces attractive and comfortable?

Will Autumn Leaves take care of my loved one's laundry?
At Autumn Leaves we wash your loved one's personal laundry, bed linens and any other laundry needed. We fold and return completed laundry to each resident's room.

Is housekeeping assistance provided to the residents of Autumn Leaves?
We have a full time housekeeper who cleans the entire facility including dusting, vacuuming and cleaning each resident's bedroom and bathroom and making the bed. Our caregivers on staff do not do housekeeping.

Can I count on Autumn Leaves to make sure that my loved one’s nutritional needs are met?
Our dietary staff works closely with the Healthcare Coordinator and Community Director to ensure every meal provides the highest levels of nourishment for our residents.

• Our is committed to providing the closest to home cooking as possible through freshly prepared meals made from scratch
• Three nutritious meals prepared daily with attention to individual dietary needs
• Snacks available 24 hours a day
• Monitoring of weight loss and weight gain
• Ongoing evaluation of nutritional needs and special dietary requirements
• Monitoring of glucose levels for diabetics (when prescribed by a doctor)

What can you tell me about your staff and the services they provide?
Each of our family owned communities provides peace-of-mind that your loved one is well cared for and receives the following services: 

• Licensed nurses with specialized expertise in dementia care on-site 40 hours a week and on-call 24 hours a day
• Staff trained specifically for Alzheimer’s and dementia-related memory care on-site 24 hours a day
• Emergency call response in each room
• Administration and storage of all medications – with options for re-ordering
• Health monitoring (vital signs, lab tests, therapy needs, glucose levels)
• Assistance with daily living including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, hygiene and mobility
• Laundry – personal and linens
• Daily housekeeping
• 24-hour security with monitored and magnetically locked exterior doors

What activities are available and who develops them?
Our certified Life Enrichment Coordinator understands that in addition to medical care, incorporating a holistic approach to caregiving is critical to the well-being of our residents.

• Life Enrichment programs that use touch, laughter, music and dance, and other programs on a daily basis to enrich the lives of our residents and keep them active
• Daily Activities and exercise programs that are interesting and fun for our Residents
• Family incorporated activities, cookouts, birthday parties and holiday-themed dinners and events
• Gardening and field trips, Religious services and supervised outdoor walks in our courtyards and walking paths
• Personalized one-on-one programs that help residents continue to enjoy their life-long hobbies such as cooking, needlework and painting

How many residents do you accept? We have multiple layouts across all of our Autumn Leaves communities. We accept no more than 46 total for any of our layouts ensuring that we give your loved the best care possible.

What can you tell me about the layout of Autumn Leaves?
Each of our buildings were purposefully built to mimic a home environment  and were extensively researched in order to provide specifically designed living spaces for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory impairment.

• Themed neighborhoods with unique colors and images, extra-high ceilings and wide hallways
• Numerous activity areas and rooms for TV viewing, arts & crafts, reading, visiting and private dining with the family
• Specialized design features that minimize confusion, encourage social interaction, enhance visual stimulation, and provide a home-like atmosphere
• Enable our residents to feel secure through appropriately placed handrails, security and monitoring systems and themed neighborhoods

Are the living spaces attractive and comfortable?
We offer both private and semi-private rooms with bathrooms in all rooms. Pull cords are in all bedrooms and bathrooms. All of our rooms are carpeted and spacious, with a variety of sizes of rooms available. You are welcome to bring your own furniture if you like or we can provide furniture for you.