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New LivingCenter’s Design Will Feature Internet Access, Country Kitchens, a Short Stay Rehabilitation Unit and Other Features to Enable Residents to Have More Choices
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Golden Living will bring a new level of superior eldercare to northwestern Pennsylvania through the construction of a “nursing home of the future” at 4801 Old Zuck Road in Erie. The company will conduct a groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility on Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at 11 a.m.
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The new facility will replace the existing Golden LivingCenter - Erie located on Peach Street. The present Peach Street LivingCenter is based around the old Battersby family mansion, which was built in the early 1900s. The current structure accommodates 115 residents in approximately 28,000 square feet. The new LivingCenter will serve the same number of residents in a much-larger 72,065-square-foot, state-of-the-art building.
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The new building is scheduled to be completed by February 2010.
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“We’re thrilled to be launching our new building at the groundbreaking ceremony on July 8,” said Aaron Ackley, Executive Director of Golden LivingCenter - Erie. “This is going to be an exciting day for everyone who will be a part of our LivingCenter. We’re all looking forward to the completion of the building so we can provide additional resources and a more homelike atmosphere for our residents. The new equipment and technology will enable us to enhance the care and service we provide.
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“Spaciousness, comfort, efficiency and high technology will be the hallmarks of the new facility, which has been designed around a ‘resident-centered care’ model of eldercare,” added Ackley. “The new building’s design puts the needs of the resident first, and creates a more welcoming environment. It also gives them more autonomy and choice.”
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For example, the new LivingCenter will be divided into five separate and self-contained “neighborhoods” — each with accommodations for 20 to 30 people. Each neighborhood features its own living room, private dining area and “country kitchen” where residents can eat according to their own schedules or grab a snack whenever they want. The plush main dining room features restaurant-style service. There is a large central atrium where residents can meet for conversation and relaxation. Individual rooms have been improved as well. Each resident room will have its own spacious bathroom and shower. The LivingCenter will include 21 private rooms.
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The new LivingCenter will provide a variety of specialized services. One of the neighborhoods will be a 24-bed Alzheimer’s Care Unit devoted exclusively to meeting the unique needs of Alzheimer’s patients. There also will be a dedicated 21-bed short-term rehabilitation unit tailored to treating adults of all ages who are in need of intensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy services with the goal of returning home.
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Aegis Therapies, a Golden Living company, will provide therapy services at the new building. A full range of therapy services to LivingCenter residents will be offered in the new 4,200 square foot therapy gym. The gym will feature the most advanced strength training equipment, therapy modalities and computer-assisted interactive exercise programs.
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Therapy services will be available six days a week, and Aegis therapists also will provide home evaluations to ensure a smooth and safe transition to home. Once patients return home, their therapy programs will continue through Aegis’ comprehensive outpatient therapy services.
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Wireless technology will be utilized throughout the building. Residents, family members and other visitors will be able to take advantage of the building’s high-speed wireless Internet connections. Ten common-area computers also will be available to residents.
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“The use of wireless technology throughout the new building will help our clinical staff provide the best care possible,” noted Ackley. “For example, we will be using the system for more efficient and accurate computerized record keeping and medication management.”
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For more information about the new Golden LivingCenter - Erie, or the groundbreaking ceremony on July 8, please call Aaron Ackley, Executive Director, at (814) 453-6641.
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Erie Ground Breaking News Release
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