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Coughenour-Lancaster
Special Care Center
Family Care Center
To deal with the tragedy of dementia, The Cedars offers two
types of secure living:
The Coughenour-Lancaster Special Care Center, located
in the HealthCare Center, provides a licensed skilled nursing
facility offering 11 private rooms.
The Family Care Center allows couples to live together
in apartments when one is suffering from dementia. The center
is located in The Courts, the new assisted living center.
Both facilities are staffed by health care professionals
specially trained in the care of dementia patients whose emotional
and social needs outweigh physical needs.
And both offer the security and sense of belonging fostered
by small, intimate "neighborhoods" within the centers.
Each facility has its own nursing staff, comfy parlor with
entertainment center, dining room and kitchen. Neighborhood
residents plan their own activities and outings.
The "neighborhood" concept – grouping units
around a commons area – enables more one-on-one attention,
continuity of care, increased resident satisfaction, and closer
relationships among staff and residents.
Coughenour-Lancaster Special Care Center
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 Facilities:
- Eleven private rooms decorated with residents' own memorabilia
- Homey environment with fireplace, TV, stereo and comfy
furniture in parlor
- Communal kitchen
- Secure, fenced area with patio, benches and walkways so
residents can enjoy the outdoors when they wish
- Secure entrances
- Cable TV at no extra charge
Services:
- Medicare- and Medicaid-certified licensed skilled nursing
facility with 24-hour nursing care
- Physician medical director accessible 24 hours a day
Read about our Medical Director, Dr. James R. Larzalere,
board-certified as a geriatric medicine specialist.
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- Care plan individualized for each resident
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy, as needed
- Meals to accommodate special diets
- Administering IVs and special medical treatments
- Rehabilitation therapy and restorative care, enabling
residents to move and walk as well as possible
Read about who is delivering our rehab services. (.doc,
pdf)
- Maintenance of routines and habits familiar to each resident
to every extent possible ... such as watching a favorite
TV show or working on a quilt
- Special communication techniques used by staff for confused
residents
Our Caregivers:
- RNs, LPNs, certified medication aides, certified nursing
assistants and Cedars Care Assistants ... all specially
trained to work in this sensitive area
- Specialized staff with the most up-to-date education on
working with dementia residents
- Staff specially dedicated to helping residents at mealtime
- Registered dietitian, licensed social worker and chaplain
who provide services as needed
- Volunteers who perform a variety of tasks ... manicuring
residents' nails, circulating the library cart, setting
and clearing tables in the dining room, pushing wheelchair-bound
residents to chapel, reading mail, socializing and much
more
 Activities
for residents:
- Group activities
- Music ... singing old songs
- Baking ... quilting ... dancing
- Ball toss, cards, bingo, horseshoes, checkers and other
games
- Range-of-motion exercises
- Chapel services
- Men's group
- Outings – even out of town
Fee:
The cost of the Special Care Center is based upon the services
used. The facility is Medicare- and Medicaid-certified.
Waiting list:
If you think a family member would benefit from the Special
Care Center at a later date, please consider placing their
name on the waiting list now. You will be contacted when an
opening is available. If they are not ready to move at that
time, their name will retain its place on the list. In doing
so, they can avoid or minimize the wait when they are ready
to move.
Continuum of care:
Once you're a resident of The Cedars, you will have a place
to live for the rest of your life. When you need another level
of care, you will have priority in moving to other areas.
For more information:
We'd
love to show you the Coughenour-Lancaster Special Care Center!
620-241-0919
1021 Cedars Dr.
McPherson, KS 67460
Read about a commendation awarded to Carla for her implementation
of quality programs in the HealthCare Center. (.doc,
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Family Care Center
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Caregivers | Care | Fee
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Continuum of Care | For
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The separation of spouses when one suffers from dementia
and must be institutionalized only adds trauma to tragedy.
The new Family Care Center, however, allows couples to remain
together throughout this trying time for ongoing comfort and
support.
Although not a licensed skilled nursing facility, the center
follows the same policies, procedures, security measures and
staff standards as in the Coughenour-Lancaster
Special Care Center for dementia residents.
 Facilities:
- Eight units, ranging in size from 475 to 605 square feet,
with living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and walk-in
closet
- Units centered around a commons area for socializing,
dining and entertainment dedicated solely to the Family
Care Center
- Units decorated with couples' own furnishings and memorabilia
- Cable TV at no extra charge
- Commons
area providing a homey environment complete with comfy furniture
in the parlor, a TV and stereo, gracious dining room and
kitchen
- Secure entrances
- Located in The Courts, the new assisted living center
 Our
Caregivers:
The center's own specially-trained staff includes RNs, LPNs,
certified medication aides and others.
Care:
Fee:
- $4,800 to $5,000 per month
- Includes all levels of service
Waiting list:
If you think you want to move into the Family Care Center
at a later date, please consider placing your name on the
waiting list now. You will be contacted when an opening is
available. If you're not ready to move at that time, your
name will retain its place on the list. In doing so, you can
avoid or minimize the wait when you’re ready to move.
Continuum of care:
Once you're a resident of The Cedars, you will have a place
to live for the rest of your life. When you need another level
of care, you will have priority in moving to other areas.
For more information:
We'd
love to show you our special Family Care Center!
Sadee Nichols
620-241-7959, ext. 276
Fax: 620-245-2007
1071 Darlow Dr.
McPherson, KS 67460
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