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This is a comfortable, well-appointed community, located in a quiet, residential neighborhood. King Home is just an easy walk to downtown Evanston, where residents can take advantage of restaurants, the library, movie theaters, transportation and shopping. The lake and many beautiful parks are close by. The residents enjoy cozy one-bedroom suites with full baths. Services include weekly housekeeping and linens. There's a handsome dining room, comfortable lounges for relaxation, cards and billiards, even a barbershop on the premises. Programs and social events - including golf, ball games, lectures and concerts - all promote a strong sense of community and companionship among the residents. Residents may also use the Kimble Fitness and Therapeutic Center at Westminster Place. This state-of-the-art facility, with two pools and a fitness room, offers more than 30 different wellness and exercise programs. Our pastoral care staff enhances the spiritual life of residents of all faiths through education, worship and support. The King Home Health Care Center is available to all residents who require short-term care, while they rehabilitate following hospitalization; or long-term care because they need round-the-clock assistance, medical attention, or security. All skilled nursing and rehabilitation services are Medicare-approved. The King Home has embraced a philosophy of interacting with residents called person-centered care. We agree to honor the choices, preferences and abilities of all residents. Basic values of person-centered care include “know each person” and “put the person before the task.” An expected approach to nursing home care has been devotion to rigid routines, where residents are expected to fit into the institution’s schedule. This often conflicts with a resident’s desire to continue to be the individual he was prior to moving to long-term care. Person-centered care requires us to know what residents want and build our schedule around their desires. The goal of person-centered care is to transform our communities into places where people choose to live, not because they have to live there. Person-centered care requires King Home staff members to listen carefully for resident preferences and desires. We try to avoid saying “we don’t do it that way here.” Rather, our goal is to think: “Could we possibly do this?” or “I think we could work it out.” Flexibility is key. Saying “that is not my job” are the words of yesterday. Saying “Yes, I think I can” are the words of today. Our mission says we are here to support the wants and needs of the resident. Giving consideration to their preferred routines, activities, and life-long patterns is a critical part of the resident’s quality of life. Making a home where people live and thrive is person-centered care. |
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