Question 1

What techniques does The Georgian Lakeside use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Accepted Answer

The resident receives three (3) chef-prepared meals daily/gourmet dining experience. Meals can be customized to dietary preferences and restrictions. “At mealtimes, residents gather around the table and enjoy cuisine that can only be described in one word. Mmm.” Meals on the go in MC is important, for some, movement and eating go together.   That is why we have hand held foods readily avail.

Question 2

How does The Georgian Lakeside keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

Accepted Answer

Navigating the senior living world can be tough. There are no classes to teach you, no roadmaps to follow. Fortunately, you have us. Our goal is to make you smarter about the options you have available, based upon your loved ones needs and what’s going on after they move in. Regular updates via phone and in person. Monthly Newsletter sent out to families, email invites to upcoming activities. Memory Care also utilizes our CareMerge Family application to keep up with their loved ones activity.

Question 3

Is The Georgian Lakeside affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

Accepted Answer

North Fulton Hospital is only 5 miles from the community.

Question 4

What transportation services does The Georgian Lakeside offer to assisted living residents?

Accepted Answer

At The Georgian Lakeside, we’ve dedicated our lives to ensure there is purpose in every breath of each resident we’re honored to serve. Which means life extends beyond our community’s walls.  We offer a shuttle service to doctor appointments, local retail shopping, restaurants, and grocery stores. We're at your service!

Question 5

What places are near The Georgian Lakeside or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

Accepted Answer

Target, Publix, Hollywood Feed, J-Cristophers, LA Fitness for our residents to participate in the silver sneakers club, Fresh Market

Question 6

What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

Accepted Answer

Our Memory Care communities are designed to empower residents to make their own living choices. Our approach is to educate families on new and productive patterns of communication with their loved one who is living with memory loss. Our entire team is NIDE (National Institute of Dementia Education) certified or scheduled to be trained. That includes everyone from the chefs and housekeepers to the concierge and nurses. This allows us to interact with our residents as unique people rather than objects in need of care.

Question 7

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at The Georgian Lakeside during daytime and nighttime hours?

Accepted Answer

We’ve spent the last decade carefully selecting team members who share our in our vision: a future society that will stand in awe and admiration of all older adults. People who see their mission as more than just a caretaker, but as a difference maker in the lives of those who live with us.   Assisted Living daytime is 1:12; nighttime is 1:15. Memory Care daytime is 1:8 and nighttime 1:10.

Question 8

What programs or activities does The Georgian Lakeside offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Accepted Answer

At The Georgian Lakeside, residents engage in events and activities they’ve always loved, along with new friends they’ve made who love them as much as they do. We’ve dedicated our lives to ensure there is purpose in every breath of each resident we’re honored to serve. We understand that older adults and their loved ones depend on us not only to live, but to live well. It’s a challenge we welcome everyday. Activities is the name of the game! We offer a variety of activities ranging from what we call our "Georgian Lakeside University" or GLU classes, Bingo, comedy hour, cooking demos, table puzzles, card games, music and more! No one day is the same here and our goal is to reach all corners of the community.

Question 9

If The Georgian Lakeside accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

Accepted Answer

Our attention to detail extends to our sense of space and we take great pride in our thoughtful, intentional design. So much so, that we not only have we created beautiful, purposefully-designed environments for you, but we have welcoming spaces for your pets, aka fur-babies, too.  They would be able to enjoy the front foyer, the garden, and the back patio the ranges from one side of the community to the other that outlooks the lake.

Question 10

What programs or activities does The Georgian Lakeside offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Accepted Answer

Senior living doesn’t have to be sedentary. It should be full of activities and interactions that enrich, stimulate, and inspire older adults, with team members cheering them on every step of the way. That’s Thrive. Music and Dancing are HUGE here. We've got the care team to bring out the best moves in your loved ones. Additionally, we love gardening, coloring, arts & crafts, and more!

Question 11

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

Accepted Answer

We believe that the highest standards will provide residents and family with worry-free confidence in the overall resident experience.  Knowing the needed help and team members are available when scheduled or requested needs arise is part of the overall “experience.”  Staffing requirements vary by state licensing requirements and other considerations, such as size of the community and services offered. During the daytime we have 10-20 team members and at night we have 6-10.

Question 12

What safety features or security measures does The Georgian Lakeside provide to protect residents who wander?

Accepted Answer

Our attention to detail extends to wandering residents as well.  These residents are generally provided with greater supervision and security and we have team members and other caregivers that are accustomed to the impulsivity and reduced safety awareness that people with changing cognitive abilities may exhibit.  The team members are trained to respectfully and humanely redirect the resident to the appropriate activity or location.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The Georgian Lakeside, Roswell, Georgia is a city of vision. So it was only fitting that The Georgian Lakeside was designed as a visionary Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. It’s style and presence is perfectly suited to the surrounding ambiance of the city. Our gorgeous building runs along the shore of a picturesque lake, providing residents with spectacular sunrises and lake vistas. Every resident will take advantage of these views daily as they are seated in their elegant dining room or grabbing a snack in their friendly Coffee Bistro.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Our LPN Completes all assessments. Residents health and cognitive functioning are evaluated prior to move in and periodically based on resident need, physician orders, and regulatory requirements.  At a minimum, these assessments may be done quarterly and when changes in resident condition necessitate an evaluation.

Question 15

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

Accepted Answer

We don’t focus on giving great care. The focus is too low of a bar to shoot for. We focus on building meaningful relationships with our residents. We have found great care to be a by-product of great relationships. Many of our key leaders bring valuable experience to our industry from other fields. Our leaders believe that if we love our team well, they will, in turn, love our residents well. We have systems in place that assure residents are both free to explore their environment and maintain the dignity they deserve.  We use both technology and team member observation to assure residents this freedom while keeping them protected.

Question 16

What makes the chef or dining program at The Georgian Lakeside exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Accepted Answer

We offer three (3) chef-prepared meals daily/gourmet dining experience. Our meals can be customized to dietary preferences and restrictions. “At mealtimes, residents gather around the table and enjoy cuisine that can only be described in one word. Mmm.” It all starts with the desire for quality coinciding with consistency. We have the most passionate team seeking ways on how to enhance their food quality, maintain creativity, meet nutritional standards, and employ menus that are tailored to the residents.

Question 17

How does The Georgian Lakeside keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

Accepted Answer

Navigating the senior living world can be tough. There are no classes to teach you, no roadmaps to follow. Fortunately, you have us. Our goal is to make you smarter about the options you have available, based upon your loved one's needs and what’s going on after they move in. Communication directly from our Nurse to keep you informed on your loved one's health. We are proud to utilize the CareMerge system as a platform to share the day to day activities of your loved ones in real time.  This platform also provides the ability to provide constructive criticism or for you to directly praise our amazing team members.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

When most people see gray hair, they see frailty and disability with low speeds and high needs. At The Georgian, we see wisdom. We see laughter. We see ability. We see growth. We see potential. We see opportunity. These divergent views from tradition have created a community filled with older adults living purposeful, engaged lives. Because it’s about seizing the day, every day. It’s about finding a passion that percolates you so much that you can’t wait to get out of bed each morning to get started. At The Georgian, residents engage in events and activities (whether it’s having coffee in the Bistro or dancing) they’ve always loved, along with new friends they’ve made who love them as much as they do. The Average age of our residents is 79.

Question 19

What safety features or security measures does The Georgian Lakeside offer to assisted living residents?

Accepted Answer

Safety is so important. We educate and train our team members, residents, and guests to first think of how to live their best life.   At The Georgian Lakeside  we work together to support people in making choices that move them closer to feeling the joys of life.   We call this process of decision making SafetyThird. It’s a unique model that focused on the human experience. Locked doors from 7pm-8am, supplemented with constant surveillance at the front desk. Additionally, we implement Accushield to have visibility on all approved guests for our residents.

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