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My mother takes so many
medications each day that sometimes she gets confused. How does your community handle giving medications to its
residents?
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Grove Manor provides two
distinct medication management services:
SAMM - Self Administered Medication Management. Under
this program, a
Resident Assistant will remind your mother when it is time to take her
medication and observe her as she takes it.
LMA-Limited Medication Administration. Under this
program, a licensed nurse will administer your mother's medication according to the doctor's
orders, reorder when the supply gets low and communicate any issues to your
mother's doctor regarding her medication.
A nurse is on site from 8:00AM to 9:00 PM seven days a
week and is on-call 24 hours a day. In all these programs, medications are secured in their
apartments.
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My mother is being released from a hospital
and moving to an assisted living
community,
but still needs some rehabilitation. Do we need to bring her to a rehabilitation facility every day?
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Grove Manor Estates has affiliation with a local
rehabilitation company, which provides therapists for occupational, speech and physical therapy
at a clinic based within Grove Manor itself. We have found that residents respond to therapy
better when in their own comfortable environment. Routine therapy is available should the
need arise.
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Does my mother have to make
any substantial down payment or buy-in fee upon entrance to your facility? Is there a community fee?
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No, Grove Manor Estates does
not charge any up front fees. Upon signing the lease, the resident pays the first month's rent, including any
applicable personal service fees that they
have contracted for, and one month's security deposit.
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How do residents get to
doctor's appointments?
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Grove Manor Estates provides scheduled days of
transportation to and from doctor's offices within the immediate
area of Braintree and the four towns that border Braintree. We also
provide transportation to Milton and Carney Hospitals. For your
added convenience we have an affiliation with a local internist and a
podiatrist who visit our community monthly to see their patients. |
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What would a typical day be
like for my mother living at Grove Manor Estates?
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She'll start the day with a
full hot breakfast cooked to order in our sunny dining room, followed by a full schedule of activities which will
challenge her mentally, provide physical activity, creative expression and opportunities for
religious services. At noon, a hot special is provided along with a variety of sandwiches, healthy
home-made soups and desserts. Activities continue throughout the afternoon- trips,
musical entertainment and much more. Opportunities to socialize continue into dinner, which
is the main meal of the day. Evening activities may include movies, entertainment and other
relaxing events. Personal care your mother may need will be provided
throughout the day. |
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I am from out of
state and my mother would like to move to The Glen at Grove Manor as
an independent resident. My concern is what happens as her
health declines with age? Will she be able to stay within the community?
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Grove Manor Estates offers
three levels of care to provide for the changes in care needs as they age. The Glen, our independent living community,
is also licensed to provide assisted care. If necessary, a resident can transfer to the
Grove to provide additional supervision and three meals a day. Within the Grove, our special care
unit, the Woodlands, is designed and structured for residents requiring 24-hour care due to
advanced dementia or frailty.
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My mother is having
some issues with her memory. What happens when her memory deteriorates over time to a point when she needs more
care and/or supervision?
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Grove Manor Estates has
within its community a specialized care unit designed for persons with Alzheimer's disease and
other memory disorders and for
residents requiring a higher level of care. Staffing ratio per
resident is similar to that found in a nursing home. We employ an
experienced activities director who is dedicated solely to The
Woodlands unit and is responsible to facilitate a daily activities
program tailored to the needs of our residents. All medications for residents in The Woodlands
unit are administered only by licensed nurses through our Limited Medication
Administration (LMA) Program. All staff are trained and certified by the Massachusetts
Alzheimer's Association. |
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What happens if my
mother's needs are too great and she needs a nursing home?
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The A. Franchi Family, who
own and operate Grove Manor Estates, also own and operate
The Ellis Nursing Home in Norwood, MA and
Meadow Green
Nursing Home in Waltham, MA. Priority will be given to our residents residing in
Grove Manor should there be a need to enter one of our nursing homes. The A. Franchi
Family has over 30 years of senior healthcare experience. |
