About Mission Lodge

Mission Lodge, unlike other facilities, does not have a special care unit or program. Rather, it is a totally dedicated, secured facility with a 100-year history of caring ONLY for those with dementia. On the Mission Lodge campus is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (Assisted Living) and Skilled Nursing buildings. Our philosophy, "Caring Makes the Difference", reflects our commitment to provide each resident with outstanding, quality care that respects the dignity and self-worth of each individual.

Staff and Staffing Ratios
To meet the special care needs of the person and the need to feel secure, Mission Lodge has always been different. Since Mission Lodge is not a "unit" but a totally dedicated facility, all our staff are available to provide care and services to our residents. 85% of our staff are full-time with 60% here for 8 years or more. Our total staff equals or is better than a 1 to 1 ratio per resident. Staff is made up of:

• Direct Care Staff - Consists of Nursing which is made up of Registered Nurses (R.N.'s), Licensed Vocational Nurses (L.V.N.'s), Certified Nursing Assistants (C.N.A.'s) and Nurse Assistants; Activities, Social Services, and Dietary.
• SUPPORT STAFF - Consists of Medical Records, Housekeeping, Laundry, and Maintenance.

Staff Training
All facility staff - not just direct resident care staff - are in-serviced on a variety of topics by our Director of Staff Development, a licensed nurse. Training for staff includes topics from quality assurance and dementia care to validation theory. Training for everyone starts during the orientation process.

Physical Environment
Mission Lodge was designed from the beginning to accommodate wandering residents, and was originally named the "Home for Wandering Ladies." We have three residential buildings on campus; Mission Lodge Assisted Living, Hunt Manor Skilled Nursing and Elizabeth's Cottage Independent Living. All buildings are one story and designed to accommodate both male and females. The external parameters of the Assisted Living (ALF) and Skilled Nursing (SNF) buildings are not just "secured", but locked with magnetic locks that allow wandering with safety. These locks are designed to release automatically in response to fire alarms. Each room and public area is equipped with smoke detectors and sprinklers. Mission Lodge building outlines a central courtyard, which allows wandering residents to ambulate through the halls and return to their starting place. For outdoor wandering, there are 5 enclosed patios and gardens with fountains to lift the spirit and provide a quiet spot for peaceful reflection.