Our Comprehensive Wellness Program

We believe addressing the whole person is the key to Quality of Life. Therefore, the following 7 dimensions of wellness are our important guiding principles:

• Physical: Choosing to live a healthy, active lifestyle
• Spiritual: Living with meaning and purpose
• Social: Having daily interactions with others
• Emotional: Being aware of and accepting feelings
• Intellectual: Engaging in creative pursuits
• Vocational: Expressing yourself through talents and passion
• Environmental: Respecting and caring for our surroundings

We Strive to Improve the Resident Quality of Life

• Our community life is enriched through an array of well-rounded and multi-dimensional programming
• Programs are driven by person-centered preferences
• Our programs are developed through evidenced based research

Our Primary Focus

• Improve cognition
• Decrease pain
• Reduce falls
• Reduce symptoms of depression

Our mission is to be “partners in care and family for life.”

Improving Resident Safety Through Development of High-Performing Teams

TeamSTEPPS is an evidence-based teamwork system aimed at optimizing patient outcomes by improving communication and team skills among health care professionals. TeamSTEPSS includes comprehensive, ready-to-use materials and training curriculum to successfully integrate teamwork principles into any health care delivery system.

Team Competency Outcomes

Knowledge

• Shared Mental Model

Attitudes

• Mutual Trust
• Team Orientation

Performance

• Adaptability
• Accuracy
• Productivity
• Efficiency
• Safety

What contributes to a team’s performance and outcomes?

• Leadership
• Communication
• Customer Service Rounds
• Team Support
• Team Situational Awareness

Target Groups

Employees

• Individual & Team Professional Development
• Enhance Communication
• Share information in a timely manner
• Develop high-performing teams

Residents & Family Members

• Enhance Resident Safety
• Improve Clinical Outcomes
• Communicate Progress & Impact

We value providing our residents and patients with a quality living experience as a member of our health care family. We know that high-performing teams communicate well together, enjoy their work, help one another when needed and are engage while delivering personalized, quality care to our residents.

Karlstad Senior Living has been committed to quality improvement through innovation and alignment with our core mission. Listening and responding to the needs of our tenants and families is imperative to maintaining our commitment to quality care. One area of ongoing concern in healthcare is medication management—specifically medication errors, overuse, and thorough, quality review.

In response to this need, we’ve come together with pharmacy experts utilizing an affiliate organization to meet our needs. TotalCare Pharmacy will provide extensive benefits, with pharmacy services tailored to our processes, allowing Karlstad Senior Living managed and owned properties to provide you with the best care possible.

We understand that the 360 approach to healthcare is crucial for the best care delivery possible.

Assisted Living

Karlstad Senior Living offers the comfort and convenience in a community with a wide variety of living options, home care services and amenities. You will no longer have to worry about snow removal, lawn care and daily upkeep of a home. At Karlstad Senior Living, you will be living with a minimal or moderate level of assistance. We value Person Centered Care. As your needs change, so can the services we provide. Personalized and comprehensive health services are available as your needs change. No two people are alike, and the same holds true for the services we provide to each resident.

With our commitment to the person, we focus on our 7 Dimensions of Wellness to meet the goals and needs of those who choose to call Karlstad Senior Living “Home.” You can expect there will be opportunities to socialize with friends in the Bistro, participate in card or book club, attend worship services, work out in the fitness room or attend an exercise group. Using our handicap accessible bus, you may choose to go on an outing such as a shopping trip, movie or out to eat. We want you to maintain and active lifestyle regardless of your age.

Apartment Home Amenities

• 1 Bedroom and 2 bedroom room available
• Full kitchen with stove, range and refrigerator
• Individually controlled temperature settings
• Walk-in showers with bench seating
• All utilities excluding cable
• Controlled access entry system
• Emergency response system
• Daily check-in system
• And more

Services Included

• Meal programs
• 24-hour staff
• Weekly light housekeeping
• Health and wellness programs
• Social, recreational, educational and spiritual opportunities

Community Amenities

• Private Dining Room to entertain family and friends
• Chapel Services offered
• Beautician and Beauty Shop
• Grand entrance with spacious common areas
• Gaming area with pool table

Karlstad Senior Living provides care for individuals when staying at home is no longer possible. We provide a person centered environment to meet the needs of those who choose to call Karlstad Senior Living home. In addition to rehabilitation services, we take the worry and stress out of daily living with the following benefits. We know that each person is unique, and we want to help meet the individual goals and needs of our residents.

We Provide:

Karlstad Senior Living offers our patients state-of-the-art rehabilitation services. We offer Physical, Occupational, Speech and a wider array of specialized therapies on an in-patient basis. At Karlstad Senior Living , we do everything that we can to ensure you have a productive and comfortable recovery after a traumatic experience or scheduled surgery. Our goal is getting you back to where you call home.

We Provide:

How Do I Know The Right Option?

Assisted Living
It’s not always easy to tell when you or a loved one needs more help. The following warning signs may indicate that it’s time for a talk about Assisted Living:

• Do you find the refrigerator is empty or filled with spoiled food? Are you or your loved one losing weight? These may be signs of not eating well because shopping or cooking is difficult.
• Do you notice frequent bruises? This may be a sign of falling or mobility and balance problems.
• Does your loved one wear the same clothes over and over again or neglect personal hygiene? This can indicate that doing laundry and bathing is physically challenging.
• Do you find the house and yard isn’t as clean and tidy as it used to be?
• Does your loved one seem down? Depression is common in seniors who are isolated and alone.
• Do you notice strange or inappropriate behavior? For example, dressing inappropriately for the weather. This can be a sign that he or she is experiencing confusion.

Long Term Care

Skilled nursing communities take the worry and stress out of daily living while focusing on the needs of the whole person. The following questions can help determine if a long term care setting is right for you:

• Did you have an accident that prevents you from living independently?
• Were you recently hospitalized and need additional care?
• Does your loved one wear the same clothes over and over again or neglect personal hygiene? This can indicate that doing laundry and bathing is physically challenging.
• Do you find the house and yard isn’t as clean and tidy as it used to be?
• Is the primary caregiver having trouble meeting the needs of their loved one?
• Do you have a serious medical condition that requires 24-hour care?

How do I know the right option for sure?

Please contact us for more information about each of our available lifestyle options or to schedule a nursing assessment that will help you determine what is best for you or your loved one. You’ll have the comfort of knowing our team will guide you in the right direction.