Short Term Stays
The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley welcomes residents who need an accommodation and services for only a short period of time.
This situation may arise when a loved one lives with a caregiver and the caregiver needs a short break or may be away from home. A short stay provides a private apartment and assistance with daily living activities so that caregivers can rest assured that their loved one’s needs are met.
A resident staying on a limited basis is provided with a furnished apartment making the short stay an easy and comfortable transition. Care of a resident on a short stay is customized to meet their needs.
The following is a list of services provided for individuals who reside in The Ridgewood at Shenango Valley on a short stay basis:
- A private apartment for your use
- Access to a continuum of health care at St. Paul’s Senior Living Community
- Access to 24-hour staffing for emergencies
- Short-term intervention for unexpected illnesses and injuries
- Three nutritious meals daily with availability of special and\or simple diets, supplements, and available snacks
- Weekly housekeeping with linen changes
- Utility services — electric, water, sewer, trash removal and wifi
- Emergency help call system
- Wall-to-wall carpeting and mini-blinds
- Individual control of heat and air conditioning
- Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave and sink
- Full bathroom including shower with handrails
- Centrally located washers and dryers
- On-site gift shop to purchase convenience items
- Central mail center — security of mail and parcels
- Participation in programs, special events and activities
- Spiritual Care including a non-denominational services and Bible study
- Maintenance, repair and replacement of The Ridgewood Shenango property
- Maintenance of grounds for all seasons
- KIT — It’s Never 2 Late (adaptive computer equipment with Internet access for email, Skype, etc.)
- Medication reviews with LPN
- Staff communications with family or designated person for emergencies or significant circumstances
- Personal shopping
- Resident Fund Account
- Arranging transportation
- Transportation for medical appointments
- Staff maintaining required documents
- Assistance with dressing and undressing
- Assistance with showering and whirlpool baths once or twice per week
- Assistance with grooming, shaving, and hair care
- Assistance of one staff member for mobility and transferring needs
- Encouragement and assistance with participating in social and leisure activities
- Assistance with medications including ordering and / or reordering prescriptions and consulting with the pharmacy on medications
- Securing health care services: i.e. consulting with physicians for medications, treatment, and appointments
- Routine bathroom assistance — incontinence program\assistance
- Routine vitals, blood sugars, weights as ordered by the attending physician
- LPN services
- Assistance with caring for personal possessions
- Oxygen monitoring
- Diabetic monitoring
- Inhalation treatments
- Securing health care services
- Making appointments and reminding residents of appointments
- Assistance with making and receiving phone calls
- Assistance with receiving and sending mail