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Mounds View Planning Commission • June 16, 1999
<br /> Regular Meeting Page 8
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<br /> Mr.Meier stated that the residents typically come to this type of facility directly from the hospital or
<br /> after recuperating at a nursing home. He stated they don't require nursing home services at that point,
<br /> but are no longer able to live at home. He stated that they are afraid for their safety, they can't keep
<br /> their homes as they did before, and they don't socialize as much as they previously did.Be stated they
<br /> seek socialization,assistance with medications, and their family is concerned for theartherefore they
<br /> come to this type of facility for assistance, and to maintain as much indepe>< ence> possible, before
<br /> they have to go into a nursing home. He stated that, in Wisconsin, whet':;; e ps are similar, they
<br /> discharge their residents,at some point in time, to nursing hone ,pas the cares person requires are
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<br /> Mr. Meier stated that typically, their residents do not drive.. Hani `tion
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<br /> FONkmanages 108 units, and none of the residents have vehicles:::<i>s`';x >£" '.#. <><;>`'< '
<br /> Mr.Meier stated they have a 20-unit building, with 30 emploe-641fit` plained that these people are
<br /> not all onsite daily for 24 hours. He stated that typically,` 'ey woHrne person to 12 residents,
<br /> 24 hours per day, which translates to two full-titxcare givers He stated they also have an
<br /> administrator, cook and housekeeper on site,from E f .m, to 3.00 p.m. Y <>stated after this time, the
<br /> administrator remains,the cook remains until wow.to x ..and fr °mn 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
<br /> they utilize two care givers. He stated they equire two care i er' f ikOWOMMAllii , `the night shift.
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<br /> Mr. Meier stated, in a 48-unit buildigg ith the :ipstairs comprised of Alzheimer's residents, they
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<br /> would staff one care giver to four rests;whicitanslates tib"six care givers onsite 24 hours per day
<br /> for 24 residents. He stated the lower'level ofitresideiftwould require two care givers. He stated
<br /> there would be a total of eightillare givelfabillottia daytime hours, in addition to the cook,
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<br /> Mr. Meier state:£ ey do not r ti physical therapy, so there would not be a physical therapist
<br /> onsite. He stag utilized to nk sal worker,and the care givers also assist the residents with
<br /> •bed making andls, ;,.:_ ent cleaniri64 assist with meal service. He stated the housekeeper cleans
<br /> the common nt; eas an 'l tl ms. He''stated they contract with a registered nurse and pharmacy to
<br /> oversee:r'edication, ark ''1 the building approximately one half a day per week. He stated
<br /> medi". ecords are kept b and the administrator, and bookkeeping is done via computer to the
<br /> coW ate office.
<br /> eier stated there, ould be an activity director in the building approximately twice a week, who
<br /> :oul: .:c..ordinate . ttivities every day through the universal worker and the care givers. He stated
<br /> worked with the county,and the social workers are not on their staff, and would
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<br /> ding. He stated that dishwashing is performed by the cook.
<br /> Mr.Meier stated they would require approximately 12 parking stalls for staff during the busiest times,
<br /> and during the late evenings and nights they would require eight. He stated that they did encourage
<br /> family members to participate. He stated that they do try to plan a couple of events every year where
<br /> the families come in. He explained, however, families typically take the residents home for the •
<br /> holidays, such as Easter and Christmas. He stated they have a Staff /Resident Christmas party
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