- Wesley Terrace is nestled on a 40-acre wooded lot with
lake and pool. It is a complete retirement community owned
by Methodist Homes for the Aging, a nonprofit corporation.
- The campus includes 92 apartments, a 21-bed licensed
assisted living facility and a 75-bed licensed skilled
nursing unit. Residents pay privately in all three
sections.
- Residents can move among the various levels as their
condition improves or declines.
- Cynthia Yount, RN, is the director of nursing. She is
assisted by Susan Caswell, RN, assistant director of nursing,
and Wavie Baker, RN, care plan coordinator. There also is a
registered nurse supervisor on each weekend day shift.
- There is licensed practical nurse coverage around the
clock.
- Individual care is provided by certified nursing assistants.
- Delicious, nutritious meals are
served in a beautiful dining room overlooking a courtyard
with flowers and fountain. Therapeutic diets are provided
according to physician order.
- Congenial people enjoy a wide range of activities,
supervised by the activities staff. There are at least four activities scheduled each
day, with one evening activity per week and two Saturday activities.
- Chapel is open at all times for prayer or religious service.
There is Sunday School every Sunday morning and a complete worship
service, conducted by local ministers, every Sunday afternoon.
- Wesley Terrace bus provides weekly field trips.
- A full-time, professional social worker helps residents adjust
to their new surroundings and provides continuing assistance with
psycho-social needs. She acts as liaison between the family and Wesley
Terrace.
- Family visits are encouraged, and there are no specific visiting
hours. If the resident’s condition permits, outings with the family are
beneficial.
- Semi-private accommodations predominate, although there are a few
private rooms. Residents are encouraged to bring small pieces of furniture,
pictures, plants and other items to make rooms as home-like as possible.
- Daily housekeeping service is provided. Linens are changed daily and
as needed.
- Linens are laundered by the facility. If the family is unable to launder
personal clothing, Wesley Terrace will assist in finding someone to do the
laundry for a monthly fee.
- Cable television connection is provided at no additional charge. Telephone
service can be arranged through Bell South.
- A full-service beauty shop is located on the premises and is open four
days a week to provide a complete range of services to men and women.
- Interior and exterior maintenance is provided, including heating,
air conditioning, lighting, etc.
- Skilled Nursing Facility is located in a one-story masonry building.
Safety features include sprinkler system throughout, grab bars in bathrooms,
emergency call lights in bathrooms and nurse call button at each bedside.
- Wells Fargo Security patrols the premises from 3 p.m. until 6:30 a.m.
- Residents who are confused and tend to wander are equipped with a wrist
monitor which alerts the staff when they go through nursing facility doors.
- There is a caring, watchful staff on duty at all times.
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