Bloom Retirement Center Retirement Homes

 CONTACT
  Ann Temple
 ADMIN
  Linda Lowry.
 NURSE DIR
  Ann Temple.
 PERSONNEL DIR
  Anne Yeattes. ACTIVITIES
 DIR
  Peggy Fajna.
 MAINT DIR
  Ray Parker.
 CONTINUING CARE
  Rooms/Suites
   Nursing on- site
   Max res 70
   Avg monthly fees $1,001-$2,000
   Min age 55
 ASSISTED LIVING
  Priv rooms 10
   Semipriv rooms 10
   Wards 10
   Priv bath
   Max res 70
   Avg monthly fees $1,001-$2,000
   Min age 55
 CONGREGATE CARE
  Rooms 2
   Min age 55
 SERVICES
  Central dining
   Housekeeping
   Transportation
   Social and recreational
   Alzheimer's care
   Supervision of medications
   Medical care
   Security
   Library
   Respite care
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
   Laundry
 NURSING SERVICES
  State-licensed assisted living
 DATE OPENED
  February 1989
 OWNER TYPE
  Private for-profit
 OWNER
  American Retirement Homes
 AFFILIATIONS
  VAHA
   VAState-licensed
   Dept of Social Svcs

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