Question 1

What transportation services does Sunrise of Wilton offer to assisted living residents?

Accepted Answer

We provide scheduled transportation services for residents for Drs. Appointments and scheduled outings such as lunch, scenic outings, attending events outside of the community, etc. Please contact us to learn more.

Question 2

What places are near Sunrise of Wilton or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

Accepted Answer

Outside of our community, local landmarks include Horseshoe Park and Leonard J. Bradley Park, the Norwalk River and nearby shopping plazas, the YMCA, the Wilton senior center

Question 3

If Sunrise of Wilton accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Accepted Answer

At Sunrise, we love animals and appreciate the importance of pets in people’s lives. You are welcome to bring your own pet that you care for yourself, and many Sunrise communities have a resident cat or dog. Our pets live at the community full-time and are truly part of our Sunrise family. In fact, many of our communities are home to senior pets, who we've adopted from local animal shelters.

Question 4

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise’s onboarding program includes comprehensive classroom training on a range of topics, from the fundamentals of assisted living and resident care to dining and activities. Additionally, team members receive hands-on training and continuing education throughout their careers. This training includes areas such as memory care, activities of daily living, infection control, falls, privacy, and resident rights.

Question 5

How does Sunrise of Wilton keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Accepted Answer

We provide regular updates via mail, phone, and email. Our team members also help our residents video chat with their loved ones on Skype and FaceTime. Through our electronic health record system, our team members can easily see and document information such as residents’ care delivery, medications, diagnoses, and activities of daily living, among others. As a result, when authorized family members contact our care team with questions, we are able to provide timely updates. We utilize our SMILE application for families to log on to see what their loved one is up to.

Question 6

What safety features or security measures does Sunrise of Wilton provide to protect residents who wander?

Accepted Answer

Secure memory care neighborhood, concierge staff from 8:00am-8:00PM

Question 7

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Accepted Answer

RN, every month

Question 8

Is Sunrise of Wilton affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

Accepted Answer

yes

Question 9

What programs or activities does Sunrise of Wilton offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Accepted Answer

Our dedicated activities team engages residents based on their individual preferences. Activities can include art, music, learning, community involvement, and physical activity.

Question 10

What makes the chef or dining program at Sunrise of Wilton exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Accepted Answer

We believe that quality food is an essential part of our residents’ overall well-being. Our dining program features well-balanced, homemade meals using fresh ingredients. Our highly trained, in-house chefs speak regularly with our residents to learn what menu items they would like featured in the community. From BBQ to tacos to seafood, you can expect a diverse menu with an exciting variety of cuisine. We offer restaurant style dining with different specials, an always available menu to choose from, as well as All-Day Dining.

Question 11

Describe the neighborhood around Sunrise of Wilton. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Accepted Answer

Our community is nestled in the Norwalk River Valley, close to a multitude of dining, shopping, and theater options.

Question 12

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at Sunrise of Wilton. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Accepted Answer

While our residents’ ages vary, they particularly enjoy our Sunrise Live With Purpose™ programming, which includes activities like art, music, learning, community involvement, physical activity, and more.  We have done so in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and health authorities.

Question 13

What safety features or security measures does Sunrise of Wilton offer to assisted living residents?

Accepted Answer

Our residents enjoy senior-friendly living spaces designed for comfort and safety, including an emergency call response system. We assess residents every month during wellness visits to determine if they will require additional safety with an individual emergency pendant and pull cords in the apartment and common restrooms.

Question 14

What programs or activities does Sunrise of Wilton offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Accepted Answer

Our Life Enrichment Managers get to know each resident’s unique preferences, hobbies, and life experiences to help them experience meaning and purpose each day. Residents engage by participating in a variety of programming, such as art projects, crafts, puzzles, and other creative and cognitive activities. By combining current research on social engagement and brain health, and building upon our Sunrise Live With Purpose™ programming, we offer memory support programs that focus on strengthening and maintaining our residents’ cognitive abilities. These programs leverage things like physical fitness, occupation-based activities, and daily journals to help residents find meaning and purpose every day.

Question 15

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise’s onboarding program includes comprehensive classroom training on a range of topics, from dementia care to the fundamentals of assisted living and resident care. Additionally, team members receive hands-on training and continuing education throughout their careers. This training includes areas such as memory care, activities of daily living, infection control, falls, privacy, and resident rights.

Question 16

What techniques does Sunrise of Wilton use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Accepted Answer

We are committed to creating a familiar, pleasant, and dignified dining experience for our memory care residents. Our dining rooms are warm and inviting with fresh flowers, linens, and soft music. Fiestaware china, finger foods, and contrasting table linens are among the tools that promote independence. Residents are presented choices visually, allowed time to make their selection, and given their chosen item quickly after the selection has been made.

Question 17

How does Sunrise of Wilton keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Accepted Answer

We provide regular updates via mail, phone, and email. Our team members also help our residents video chat with their loved ones on Skype and FaceTime. Through our electronic health record system, our team members can easily see and document information such as residents’ care delivery, medications, diagnoses, and activities of daily living, among others. As a result, when authorized family

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