Question 1

What type of community is Summer House at Claremont Manor?

Accepted Answer

Summer House at Claremont Manor is a unique memory care neighborhood serving people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. With 17 residences, fragrant courtyards, tranquil pathways, and plenty of sunshine, it’s a serene and protected environment nestled within Claremont Manor Retirement Community.

Question 2

What kinds of social opportunities are available to Summer House residents?

Accepted Answer

We have a variety of individual and social activities scheduled throughout the day, tailored to the specific needs of each resident. Group activities include excursions, discussions, birthday parties, Memories in the Making art class, walks in the community, guitar and harp performances, spiritual enrichment opportunities, and much more.

Question 3

Do Summer House residents have access to the entire Claremont Manor campus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Summer House residents are welcome to visit any common area on the greater Claremont Manor campus as long as they are escorted.

Question 4

Can family members visit Summer House residents whenever they wish? And can family members take residents out of Summer House?

Accepted Answer

Yes, family members may visit Summer House whenever they wish, and they may take residents out of Summer House, provided staff has been notified.

Question 5

Does Summer House staff check on residents on a regular basis?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our caregivers are on site and available to residents 24 hours a day. Our Summer House provides an intimate home-like setting with caregivers checking on residents routinely.

Question 6

Do you have a licensed nurse on staff?

Accepted Answer

Yes.

Question 7

Has your staff been trained to work with memory care residents?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our staff training meets the Department of Social Services requirements in Alzheimer’s care and dementia care. Training extends to all aspects of care: encouraging participation, leading engaging activities, assisting with personal care and dining, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, and providing cueing and assistance with activities of daily living.

Question 8

What are the latest innovations at Summer House?

Accepted Answer

At Summer House, we offer innovative cognitive enrichment experiences that engage residents—and the results can be dramatic: Through the Music and Memory program, we help reconnect people with individually meaningful songs. A robotic seal named PARO offers social integration and mood management. And with the advanced technology of the iN2L system and its 70-inch touchscreen, we support social interaction, intellectual stimulation, physical engagement, and spiritual connection.

Summer House at Claremont Manor, a Memory Care Neighborhood

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