Walker Elder Suites Retirement Homes
CONTACT
Suzanne Slattery
ADMIN
Sarah McDonaugh.
NURSE DIR
Pam Presser.
MARKET DIR
Suzanne Slattery.
ACTIVITIES DIR
Sue Ward.
MAINT DIR
Heinz Jahnke.
FOOD SERVICES DIR
Joyce Lovestrand.
ASSISTED LIVING
Priv rooms 72
Priv bath
Max res 72
Avg monthly fees $2,001-$3,000
Min age 55
Dependent relative
SERVICES
Central dining
Housekeeping
Transportation
Social and recreational
Social work/Mental health
Supervision of medications
Supervised bathing
Medical care
Security
Respite care
Religious activities
Maintenance
Emergency call system
Laundry
Group exercise
Wellness clinic
24-hr Health care
NURSING SERVICES
State-licensed assisted living
DATE OPENED
July 1992
OWNER TYPE
Private non-profit
OWNER
Walher Assisted Living Corp
AFFILIATIONS
MAHA
ALFA
Care Providers
Staff is available twenty-four hours a day. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. A nursing home may be a good choice if you need a higher level of care temporarily after a hospitalization, but it’s anticipated you will be able to return to home or another facility after a period of time. A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. Retirement homes are also called retirement residences. Other licensure terms used for this philosophy of care include Residential Care Home, Assisted Care Living Facilities, and Personal Care Homes. A nursing home may be a good choice if you need a higher level of care temporarily after a hospitalization, but it’s anticipated you will be able to return to home or another facility after a period of time. You have a close network of nearby family, friends, and neighbors. More than two-thirds of the states use the licensure term assisted living. Other licensure terms used for this philosophy of care include Residential Care Home, Assisted Care Living Facilities, and Personal Care Homes. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you don’t need the round-the-clock medical care and supervision of a nursing home. A place in a retirement home can be paid for on a rental basis, like an apartment, or can be bought in perpetuity on the same basis as a condominium. Staff is available twenty-four hours a day. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. Nursing Home residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you don’t need the round-the-clock medical care and supervision of a nursing home.
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Able to retain own MD: Yes
Trained for visually/hearing impaired: Yes
Visiting MD: Yes
Pets Allowed: No
Average Age: 65
Languages Spoken: Finnish
Religion: All Religions Welcome
Associations
Amenities
Community Center
Computer Access
Guest Rooms
Indoor Pool
Laundry
Library
Lounges
Mail Delivery
Parking
Pets Allowed
Pool
Private Dining Room
Staff Services:
24 Hour Staffing
Housekeeping
Personal laundry
Physical Therapy
Physiotherapy
Accommodation
Semi-private
1-bedroom
2-bedroom
3-bedroom
Variety of Suite Styles
Apartment
Assisted Living Program
Independent Living Program
Secure Living Program - Dementia / Alzheimers Care
Accommodation Details:
Locks
Storage
Kitchen
Kitchenettes
Fridge
Window Coverings
Thermostats
Fire Alarms
Smoke Detector
Sprinkler
Air Conditioning
Cable TV
Bathrooms
Gated Community
Emergency Phone System
Climate Control In-suite
Wall-to-wall Broadloom
Special Diets:
Vegetarian
Low salt
Diabetic
Close Facilities:
Art Gallery
Churches
Public Transit
Recreation Centres
Health Services
Doctor's Office
Services available:
Buffet
Cafeteria Style Dining
Full-service restaurant
Independent Living Dining
Special diets accommodated
Recreational Programs
Exercise
Computer
Parties
Entertainment
Art
Recreational Programs
Bingo
Cards
Recreational Facilities
Pool Table
Billiards
Exercise Room
Garden
BBQ Area
Swimming Pool
Fitness Center
