(Q)     How do I decide what kind of care is right for myself or my loved one?
(A)     Senior lifestyles and care options vary widely, and the choices can be overwhelming.  To begin with a basic awareness of options and planning ahead can make decisions that will be right for everyone involved. We tailor the process to meet your senior’s and their family’s needs as well as yours. Sylvan Crossings will be happy to offer assistance in every phase of the decision making process.

(Q)     What distinguishes Sylvan Crossings from other senior living programs?
(A)     Sylvan Crossings began operations in 1996. Since that time we have a simple but innovative vision-to provide the quality of life and quality services for seniors with a resident-centered approach to senior living. Our commitment is focused on improving senior’s quality of life,

(Q)     Cost? What is included?
(A)     Sylvan Crossings has an amenities sheet that identifies all of the services included with the basic monthly rate. For a list of our services, click here.
        Living at Sylvan Crossings includes a full selection of living and care options focused on the particular needs of seniors now and in the future.

(Q)     I am caring for my mother, but something has come up and now I need someone to care of her for a short period of time. Can Sylvan Crossings help?
(A)     Sylvan Crossings offer short-term stay programs, also called Respite Care that allow home caregivers to take vacations or attend to needs at home or work. Your loved one will receive quality care in a comfortable and pleasant home environment, surrounded by many opportunities to participate in leisure programs and make new friends.

(Q)     I am worried about my father. He lives at home alone. I notice his appearance has deteriorated and he is not eating very well. Can Sylvan Crossings help?
(A)     Yes we can help. Sylvan Crossings team members provide assistance and encouragement with personal cares, including bathing, grooming, and dressing. We offer opportunities to socialize with others living in our communities. We have leisure areas for individuals to spend with families, friends and others who live in our homes. We encourage individuals to become involved in our activity programs. We complete a leisure assessment to assist team members in coordinating programs that are meaningful to the individuals residing in a Sylvan Crossings home. Three home-cooked meals are served daily along with snacks being available. A nutritional assessment is completed periodically to identify individuals current food likes and dislikes. Team members provide encouragement and reminders to maintain good health through good nutrition.

(Q)     How will Sylvan Crossings monitor my mother’s health status?
(A)     Sylvan Crossings has policies and procedures that assist us in determining each individual’s health status on an ongoing basis working with each individual’s physician. Sylvan Crossings completes and reviews:

•   Case management reports
•   Assessments for cognitive status, functional status, risk factors,
•   Nursing, nutrition, leisure and quality of life status.
•   Practitioner medical plan of care
•   Medication reviews
•   Daily monitoring and documentation
•   An Individualized Service Plan that details the services Sylvan Crossings will provide