Let’s answer your questions!
There are many questions that you may have in regard to care given at the Mother of Good Counsel Home, and about senior living in general. Here are some answers to some of the most common questions we receive. Feel free to contact us with additional questions.
Admissions
Yes, the Home provides memory care for many of our residents.
Yes! Our Home is equipped with all the safety features needed to provide a safe environment and staff are trained in working with this special group.
We are a private pay facility. However, if your loved one qualifies, we can pursue other financial avenues such as long-term care insurance and veterans’ benefits. The possibilities can be discussed on a one-on-one basis with our Administrator or Finance Director.
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We do not require a deposit before or upon admission.
Lynn Brown is our Social Service Designee. She gets to know all of our residents and families as she coordinates the admission process. She also schedules and coordinates our initial and ongoing care plan meetings for residents and families. In between all of this, she remains in contact with resident and families regarding non-clinical needs and questions, and is well-equipped to assist with a variety of social service needs. You can email her at: lbrown@mogch.org
Activities/Daily Life
All residents are free to attend daily Mass in our chapel. Residents who are unable to go to the chapel can listen to the Mass on loudspeakers which are on all three floors. A Sister distributes Holy Communion to residents if they are unable to attend Mass and would like to receive the Eucharist.
There are a variety of activities offered throughout the day and throughout the whole year. These can include things like card games, crafts, bingo, movies, documentaries, and parties. We also have activities that offer physical engagement and coordination for residents like balloon tennis, bowling, and even dancing. All residents are given the opportunity to participate in these small and large group activities, and many of these activities can be tailored to ability and comfortability. One-on-one activities are offered to residents who are unable to attend group activities. While we encourage all residents to engage socially, residents are free to decide whether or not to participate in activities.
Yes! Our food service department is experienced in preparing meals catered to specific dietary needs. We love snacks!! There are always snacks available for our residents. You are welcome to bring snacks from home, but please consult first with the nurse on the floor for your loved one’s ultimate well-being.
Yes! Residents may certainly visit one another on different floors, as long as safety procedures are followed and floor staff knows where residents are at all times. If a resident needs assistance, a staff member will accompany the resident to ensure a safe transfer.
Yes. Our nursing staff assists residents in getting up each morning, and ensures each resident is dressed and well-groomed for the day.
Services
Yes! We have a beauty salon and barber shop. Some of the available services include shampoos, sets, perms, color, relaxers, haircuts and beard/mustache trims. Both women and men appreciate the removal and/or trimming of facial hair by a professional.
Our EmpowerMe staff provides skilled therapy services per the doctor’s orders, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Although needs vary by resident, the desired result is the same for all – optimal functioning at the highest level possible. EmpowerMe staff members establish a plan of care that helps the resident achieve and maintain the highest level of independence possible. A wide range of specific exercises and tasks help the resident improve gross and fine motor skills, as well as swallowing and communication. Evaluation and billing is handled directly with EmpowerMe.
Our doctors visit regularly. If you prefer to keep your own doctor, arrangements for transportation are made by the family or responsible party. However, if the family requests, the Home can assist with transportation using our wheelchair van according to availability of driving staff and vehicle.
House laundry, such as bed linens and bath towels, is included in the daily rate. Personal laundry can be done by the family or in-house at an additional cost.
Family and Communications
Yes, residents may go on outings as appropriate for his or her health status. We often have organized outings with our wheelchair van, and have taken residents to places like Union Station and Cardinals’ games. Residents are also welcome to have their own private outings.
Yes! Residents are able to have their cell phones, laptops, computers, etc. and have access to the internet at our Home.
Children are always welcome. The Home does not have strict visiting hours, but after 9:30 a.m., when residents have had their morning care is usually best.
