What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

All Garnett Place employees receive Relias training upon hire, as well as biweekly in-service training, including coordinators, health aids, housekeeping and culinary.

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Garnett Place Retirement Community. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Our residents range in age from 60-101, however, the average age is 84. At Garnett Place you choose how you want to spend your day, if you want to be active and social, we offers 6+ daily socials and recreational activities, otherwise, you are more than welcome to do whatever activity you please in your apartment.

What programs or activities does Garnett Place Retirement Community offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Garnett Place offers 6+ daily socials and recreational activities. In addition to our activity programs we offer the Smile Program to keep family members up-to-date with their loved one, the Friend For Life Program which matches our residents with a friend in the community, and the Dare to Dream Program which makes residents' dreams come true month. Some of the most popular activates are our Live 2B Healthy Senior Exercise classes and Music Speaks Music Therapy classes.

What places are near Garnett Place Retirement Community or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

Garnett Place is located off of 1st Ave in Cedar Rapids just behind the Town and Country Center within walking distance to Fareway Grocery Store, clothing stores, restaurants, and banks. Garnett Place is also only 1 mile from Lindale Mall.

What transportation services does Garnett Place Retirement Community offer to assisted living residents?

Garnett Place offers free Cedar Rapids area scheduled transportation Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

What makes the chef or dining program at Garnett Place Retirement Community exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Garnett Place offers three home-cooked meals, served restaurant style with Always Available Menu and daily specials. There are three dining rooms to choose from and each meal has a two hour dining time. Residents are able to choose what time they would like to dine and what they would like to order, no pre-ordering or scheduling is necessary. Residents are welcome to have guest at meals which cost $5 per guest and all guest meal money is donated to the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's.

What safety features or security measures does Garnett Place Retirement Community offer to assisted living residents?

Garnett Place has the Stanley Security System with secured community in place. The community's front doors are locked after 5:00 p.m. and reopened at 8:00 a.m. for security purposes. Residents are welcome to have visitors anytime, but visitors must ring door bell to let inside afterhours. We also have Wander Guards in place if family members are worried about their loved ones' wandering.

How does Garnett Place Retirement Community keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Garnett Place offers the Smile Program which is an online portal where family member can login to see what activates their loved one has done each day. Photos can also be posted and shared through the Smile Program as well.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Garnett Place Retirement Community during daytime and nighttime hours?

At Garnett place our staff to resident ratio is 1:10.

If Garnett Place Retirement Community accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Yes, Garnett Place is pet friendly. We have residents with cats, dogs, birds, fish and even butterflies. Pets are welcome in community space on a leash. We have a walking trail and court yards our pet owners enjoy, as well as dog waste stations.

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

All Garnett Place employees receive Relias training upon hire, as well as biweekly in-service training, including coordinators, health aids, housekeeping and culinary.

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

Garnett Place Memory Care has 8 apartments and it staffed 24 hour per day.

What safety features or security measures does Garnett Place Retirement Community provide to protect residents who wander?

Garnett Place has Wander Guards in place for Assisted Living at all exit doors. When the resident gets near an exit door, an alert goes off for staff. Garnett Place also offers Memory Care which is a secure floor with 8 apartments and one Health Aid at all time.

What programs or activities does Garnett Place Retirement Community offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Garnett Place offers 6+ daily socials and recreational activities. In addition to our activity programs we offer the Smile Program to keep family members up-to-date with their loved one, the Friend For Life Program which matches our residents with a friend in the community, and the Dare to Dream Program which makes residents' dreams come true month. Some of the most popular activates in our Memory Care is Music Speaks Music Therapy, Scenic Drives and weekly live music.

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Garnett Place Health Care Coordinator, Lee Thoma will do a complete Cognitive and Functional Assessment to determine the exact care needs of a resident prior to move-in. During the assessment we record baseline vitals and use for our PointClickCare system that HealthAids have access to at their fingertips. Our Health Care Coordinator, Lee Thoma does an assessment every 30 days or anytime there is a change of condition such as a hospital stay.

What techniques does Garnett Place Retirement Community use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Garnett Place has a very personalized dining experience. Since there are only 8 apartments in memory care, the meal setting is similar to family style. We use picture menus and have an observation plate with the meal on it, in addition to colored plates for stimulation.

How does Garnett Place Retirement Community keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Garnett Place keeps families informed about their loved ones' health by contacting the family via phone if there is any change of condition. We also use the Smile Program to keep family members up-to-date with their loved one's social life.

Describe the neighborhood around Garnett Place Retirement Community. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Garnett Place is in a residential neighborhood surrounded by trees and very secluded, even though we are located South of 1st Ave in Cedar Rapids just behind the Town and Country Center.

Is Garnett Place Retirement Community affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

Garnett Place is no affiliated with a hospital but we have a close working relationship with hospitals and doctor if more care is needed.

Garnett Place Retirement Community

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What You Should Know About Garnett Place Retirement Community

Garnett Place is situated on a pet-friendly property featuring lovely flower gardens and multiple conveniences such as a general store, beauty salon and fitness center. Seniors are provided private apartments and townhomes, with options for assisted living, independent living, respite and memory care services. Trained staff members are awake 24/7 to ensure residents' needs are quickly met. Engaging activities are regularly created to enhance the daily lives of residents, and on-site therapy makes it easier for seniors to improve and maintain their abilities after an illness or injury. Residents are invited to join in the facility's signature programs, which give individuals the support and resources they need to pursue lifelong dreams, set wellness goals and boost their mood and emotional health.

What Garnett Place Retirement Community Offers

Pet Therapy
Pets Allowed
Room Service

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Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

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4.35 out of 5

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Most active retirement communities allow their residents to have pets for the fact that they can take care of them by themselves.

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Our transportation services include scheduled outings and transportation to some outside appointments.

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