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Special Care Unit

One hall of The Meadows, Sunflower Field, is operated as a separate and secure unit to meet the needs of the person with Alzheimer's or similar memory loss conditions who is at risk for wandering. This specially designed area offers a comforting interior and an enclosed flower garden.

A structured day and environment is very comforting to most residents with dementia and so routines are emphasized in the Special Care Unit. Predictability eases the confusion and anxiety that memory loss can bring and the enclosed unit allows for wandering in a safe environment.

Like the general area of The Meadows, both semi-private and private rooms are available, but the majority of the 29 rooms in this area are semi-private. No matter the type of room, each resident has their own window and closet and shares the full bathroom with one other resident. The one exception is a deluxe private room that has its own bath. You may view the floor plans here.

Activities are offered daily to invite social interaction and keep our residents entertained and active. These can include Bingo, musical performances, worship services, holiday celebrations, crafts, exercise, ice cream socials, and trivia time. See a sample activity calendar.

If there is any particular activity or event a resident would like to have, please contact our activity director Silke Schwalbe at (254) 404-2532.

For more information specific to the Special Care Unit, please contact Connie Snyder, Assistant Director of Nurses, at (254) 404-2529 or Administrator Ann Bates at (254) 404-2501.

 

Special Care Unit residents enjoy Katie's company

           
           

110 Chicktown Road          Gatesville, Texas 76528          (254) 404-2500           

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