Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What can you tell me about your staff?
Q: How many residents do you have?
Q: What is included in the monthly cost?
Q: Will Residential Pines take care of my loved ones laundry?
Q: Is there someone to assist my mother with eating?
Q: Can my father bring his dog or cat to live with him?
Q: Are the living spaces attractive and comfortable?
Q: How will my mom get to her Doctor's appointment?
Q: Do you do anything special for birthdays or holidays?
Q: What activities are planned for the residents?

Q: What can you tell me about your staff?
A: Residential Pines is privately owned and operated with the owner and staff living on site. Our caregivers have been with us for over five years and are all trained in CPR, first aid, and providing assistance with activities of daily living.

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Q: How many residents do you have?
A: Residential Pines has the ability and bed space to care for up to 12 residents.

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Q: What is included in the monthly cost?
A: Everything is included except medication.

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Q: Will Residential Pines take care of my loved ones laundry?
A: Yes, we wash your loved ones personal laundry and linens daily. We use anti-bacterial detergent, stain remover, bleach, and fabric softener. All laundry is hung or folded and returned to the residents room.

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Q: Is there someone to assist my mother with eating?
A: All meals are served family style at either of two dining tables. Staff is present at all times to assist any resident needing help with feeding or cueing when feeding themselves.

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Q: Can my father bring his dog or cat to live with him?
A: Residents are not allowed to have pets living here with them, but their family is welcome to bring pets for a visit anytime. We also have a menagerie of dogs, cats, ducks, geese and swans here for our residents enjoyment.

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Q: Are the living spaces attractive and comfortable?
A: Yes, we offer both private and semi-private rooms that are tastefully furnished and decorated. All you need to bring is some family pictures to make them feel at home.

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Q: How will my mom get to her Doctor's appointment?
A: We will personally take your loved one to any appointment in our car or by local wheelchair accessible van for a fee of $10.00 per hour.

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Q: Do you do anything special for birthdays or holidays?
A: Yes, because you are now an extended part of our family, we invite you to take part in the celebrations and parties that occur on these special days. Birthdays are celebrated with cakes, singing, and residents favorite foods. Holidays are for feasting and all families are invited to join their loved ones for dinner.

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Q: What activities are planned for the residents?
A: We offer something for all interests including physical exercise, cognitive exercise for dementia related disorders, current events, weekend movies and popcorn, visitors from local churches, music on our piano, animal therapy, and weekly trips to the local High School Cosmetology Department for haircuts, perms , colors, and nail care. We also have an outdoor dining area for residents and families to enjoy, weather permitting.

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