Alterra Wynwood West Retirement Homes

 CONTACT
  Kathryn Olson
 ADMIN
  Kathryn Olson.
 MEDICAL DIR
  James Byrnes.
 NURSE DIR
  Cindy Litvin. MARKET
 DIR
  Jeri Souther.
 PERSONNEL DIR
  Arline Novick.
 ACTIVITIES DIR
  Carmela Anemone.
 ASSISTED LIVING
  Priv rooms 73
   Semipriv rooms 40
   Priv bath 73
   Max res 116
   Avg monthly fees $2,001- $3,000
   Min age 18
 SERVICES
  Central dining
   Housekeeping
   Transportation
   Social and recreational
   Social work/Mental health
   Physical therapy
   Alzheimer's care
   Supervision of medications
   Supervised bathing
   Medical care
   Security
   Library
   Respite care
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
   Emergency call system
   Laundry
   Group exercise
 NURSING SERVICES
  State-licensed assisted living
 DATE OPENED
  1988
 OWNER TYPE
  Public corp
 OWNER
  ManorCare Health Services

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