Park Senior Villas at La Canada ~ Best in Senior Living!

Occupancy Availability Weekly Update:
Assisted Living: _5______Rooms available
Memory Care: ___5____Rooms available
Behavioral Care: __4____ Rooms available
Independent Living: 1 available 1100 sq ft Casita - $2600/month Promotions:
Lease during the month of March and receive $1000 off the 1st months’ rent and $1000 off the 3rd months’ rent (N/A for ALTCS)
Respite Care through February: $200 off 5 day stay or $300 off 7 day stay.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT ~ Arroyo Gardens Independent & Assisted Living

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser 

Arroyo Gardens Independent Living & Assisted Living

in the Tucson SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options Guide!

About

Arroyo Gardens is a lavish independent and assisted living community currently being constructed in beautiful Green Valley, Arizona, near the Santa Rita Mountains. Splendid garden views from every room and elegant dining are among our robust amenities. Enjoyable sunny, dry weather with mild winters are just some of the perks of living in the southwest.

At Arroyo Gardens, we believe that life is all about choices. It’s your home, your choice and pets are welcome! Feel free to swim laps in the pool, take a computer class, or quietly read a book in the garden, it’s all up to you. You set your own pace. We offer luxurious senior living without the luxurious price.

Creating Community at a Place Called Home

Experience the spectacular beauty of the southern Arizona desert

At Arroyo Gardens, we’ve created a community of people who are invested in each other’s success, happiness and comfort. Set against the allure of the Santa Rita Mountains, our community offers resort-style living combined with a staff of professional caregivers and nurses able to provide a variety of care services. It’s a place you’ll be proud to call “home.”

Whether you’re simply looking for a maintenance-free lifestyle that allows you to explore your passions, or you need a little assistance with managing daily tasks, you’ll find a community of people dedicated to your well-being.

Services & Amenities

• Registered Nurse available 24/7
• Game room
• Mini theater with surround sound
• TV lounge
• Covered patio with BBQ
• Spa with exercise pool and massage room
• Exercise room with state-of the-art equipment
• Elegant dining
• Beautiful landscaping and walking paths
• Garden views from every room
• Lounges with fireplaces
• Library and business center
• Dog park
• Laundry service
• Housekeeping services
• Maintenance
• Priority access to on-site skilled nursing facility
• Priority access to on-site outpatient therapy

Independent Living & Assisted Living

Independent living allows you the freedom of living on your terms. It is your home and your lifestyle! A luxurious, active, and worry-free lifestyle is waiting for you. Allow us to prepare lavish meals, provide housekeeping, maintenance and laundry service while you enjoy participating in the activities you love.

In addition to a luxurious, active, and worry-free lifestyle, services such as bathing, dressing and medication assistance are available as needed. A registered nurse is available 24/7 for immediate attention and assistance.

Memory Care

Our Memory Care Neighborhood is a beautiful environment dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with memory care issues. Each resident will be treated individually and allowed to flourish in the family-like atmosphere.

Visit us online @ http://www.arroyogardens.com/

IN THE SPOTLIGHT ~ The Country Club of La Cholla

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser 

The Country Club of La Cholla in the
Tucson SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options Guide!

Our Community

The Country Club of La Cholla (CCLC) is the premier senior living community in southern Arizona. We like to say it feels like home but lives like a country club. No more chores to get done before you can have fun. The engaging community associates take care of all of that. There are plenty of people to talk or walk with, enjoy a favorite hobby or share a delicious meal with. It is your choice each day as to how much you want to get involved in community activities and events. And if there is a program, class or event you want added to the calendar and/or you wish to take the lead on, please let us know. We are here to exceed your expectations and enrich your days.

We recently refreshed our 18,000 square foot Clubhouse, the heart of our community. Some highlights include the addition of a Garden Bistro and Club Lounge/ Bar, improvements to the Crystal Ballroom, Library and Fitness Center as well as warm contemporary interior finished through out. To better serve our residents and their families, we are currently in the process and updating a portion of our campus to include apartments and common areas to support residents who require assisted living services. We are looking forward to bringing MBK's over 20 years of experience providing Assisted Living services to The Country Club of La Cholla residents and the greater Tucson community in early 2016.

Take the next step to premier living!  Visit us online @ http://www.mbkseniorliving.com/senior-living/az/tucson/the-country-club-of-la-cholla/

IN THE SPOTLIGHT ~ HCR ManorCare

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser  
in the Tucson SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & 

Living Options Guide. 

Welcome HCR ManorCare!

HCRMANORCARE

CHOOSE A PROVEN LEADER.®

The people of HCR ManorCare bring genuine compassion to health care and considerable skills to post-hospital and long-term care. Our mission continues to expand to meet the needs and health care goals of individuals who are discharged from the hospital and require additional nursing and rehabilitation care. One person at a time, HCR ManorCare is raising the bar for patient-focused, short-term, outcomes-focused health care.

You’ll find HCR ManorCare pursuing this goal at more than 500 skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, memory care facilities, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, and hospiceand home health care agencies. There’s a good chance you may know us by another name, though the majority of our locations operate under the respected Heartland, ManorCare Health Services and Arden Courts names.

OURVISION

WHY WE ARE WHO WE ARE.

We, the employees of HCR ManorCare, are dedicated to providing the highest quality in health care services. By ensuring that patients and residents live with the greatest dignity and comfort possible, we will establish HCR ManorCare as the preeminent care provider, committed to standards of performance which serve as the hallmark of the industry.

This level of performance will require:

• Employee commitment to excellence in health care.
• Attractive, highly functional facilities.
• Clear, appropriate and measurable performance targets.
• A healthy working atmosphere based on sound, uniform policies; clear direction and lines of authority; a responsive management; and unsurpassed employee training.
• Satisfying the needs of our most discriminating customers is the truest indicator of how well we are meeting these standards. By meeting them consistently, we will further the success of this enterprise and enhance the future for us all. As members of the HCR ManorCare team, our exceptional performance will create the greatest possibility for personal development and recognition. Through our success, the company will continue to grow and broaden its opportunities in diverse health care markets.

HCR MANORCAREGIVES

Caring for the community doesn’t end at the doors of our facilities. Both corporately and individually, HCR ManorCare gives back to the communities we serve through HCR ManorCare Gives, a multi-faceted philanthropic initiative representing our commitment to patients and residents, employees and communities at large.

Through HCR ManorCare Gives, we open our hands and hearts to those in need in a number of ways. The Employee Volunteer Grant Program, Employee Matching Gift Program and Corporate Office Charitable Event Giving Programs enable the people of HCR ManorCare to make giving more personal.

The Community Care Fund provides financial support to local, nonprofit organizations that work with us to provide special services to our patients and residents to help them live life to its fullest. Employees select which organizations will receive funding.

The Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund relieves the financial pressures experienced by patients and their families who are coping with terminal illness and its aftermath.

In the wake of unexpected catastrophic events such as natural disaster or serious illness, even our own employees can use a hand. The Hug Fund is a partnership of employees helping employees who have an urgent financial need. 

BY THE NUMBERS

• More than 1,800 communities have been impacted across the country.
• Over 23,000 families have been touched through HCR ManorCare Gives.
• Almost 1,700 organizations have received support.
• More than $16 million has been distributed through HCR ManorCare Gives since 1997.

OURCOMMITMENT

THE COMMITMENT IS GROWING.

As HCR ManorCare continues to flourish, our commitment to quality of care continues to be unrelenting. We strive to provide levels of care across every service line that can serve as benchmarks for the industry. We believe our Report on Quality confirms that we have achieved excellence in a wide variety of services.

In our skilled nursing centers, nearly 90 percent of our rehabilitation patients are discharged home with the majority of the others opting to stay with us for long-term nursing services.

The average length of stay for our post-hospital patients is 34 days, and over 65 percent are discharged in less than 40 days.

More than 90 percent of rehabilitation patients rated their rehabilitation therapy as "Excellent" or "Good."

Because discharged patients are leaving the hospital sooner, they are more likely to be readmitted. HCR ManorCare is working closely with hospital referral sources to help ensure smooth transitions to our centers and to provide quality medical care and rehabilitation.

Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers average 18 percent rehospitalization, significantly lower than the national average. Many of our centers achieve rates lower than 10 percent.

Over the past three years, we have invested more than $100 million annually in new construction, renovation and expansion of existing facilities, equipment and information technology.

We continue to fulfill and keep our promises to hospice and home health care patients. Our hospice services integrate holistic principles with palliative disease management, expert pain and symptom control, family education and psychospiritual support for end-of-life care. Meanwhile, our home health care services help patients requiring healing from an illness, hospitalization or surgery the opportunity to recover in comfortable, familiar surroundings. 

Our Arden Courts memory care facilities tailor care specific to the unique characteristics of the individual living with dementia and provide approaches that preserve remaining abilities. Approximately 95 percent of the families of residents at Arden Courts rated their overall satisfaction as "Excellent" or "Good."

HCR ManorCare is truly a proven leader in the industry. As America ages and boomers continue to mature, we are uniquely poised to serve their transitioning health care needs with a level of care that continues to improve.

Visit us online @ http://www.hcr-manorcare.com/

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Elmcroft Senior Living

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser  
in the Tucson SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & 

Living Options Guide. 

Welcome Elmcroft River Centre!

About Us

Based in Louisville Kentucky, Elmcroft takes great pride in offering much needed services for seniors across the United States.  Elmcroft has 102 senior care communities, including 79 assisted living communities, 4 multilevel retirement communities and 19 health and rehabilitation centers serving over 6,000 residents in 19 states.

At Elmcroft, we are dedicated to providing compassion and kindness to our residents and fellow employees. Our mission is to enrich the lives of those who live and work with us by responding to their unique needs and universal desire for dignity and respect.

We are mindful that each resident comes to us with an individual set of needs. For some, those needs are as simple as companionship, a church service or a few kind words throughout the day. For others, it’s assistance with the basics of daily living such as housekeeping, laundry and more. Still others require more specialized care including therapy services, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

Our trained and tenured staff are here to serve the many differing needs of our residents, promoting creative thinking and learning, with patience, kindness and, above all, compassion.

The later years of life can bring many joys and many challenges. At Elmcroft, we are committed to making these precious years fulfilling and enjoyable. And we will do this through our passionate pursuit of excellent care and service.

Resources
At Elmcroft we understand the decision to place yourself or your loved one in another's care is a complex one; there are many factors to consider.  We would like to be a resource to help you make the decision that is best for you and your family based on your specific needs and wants.  We have assembled some resources below to help, but we encourage you to reach out to one of our communities for assistance as well.

WHEN IT'S TIME

What are the signs that a move to a senior living community might be a good option?

• Mobility issues – difficulty with daily activities or frequent falls and other safety concerns
• Memory loss – misplacing items or wandering away from home
• Medication concerns – forgetting to take medications as prescribed
• Lack of socialization – not interacting as usual; untidy surroundings and poor personal hygiene
• Fear and depression – unwilling to seek medical help or assistance; withdrawal from others
• Lack of appetite – not receiving proper nutrition throughout the day

Download Elmcroft’s Senior Living checklist tool to review with your family.

If you or your family member are experiencing any of these signs the move to a senior living community may in fact be a very good option. Whether a long-term or short-term stay, seniors often improve through socialization, regular diet and medication management, as well as relieving the burden they often feel they have placed on their family. You are free to resume your relationship and enjoy the company of your loved one without the worry of providing for their needs.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT COMMUNITY

You should take the time to visit the senior living communities you are interested in to see which will be the best fit for you. Each visit is an opportunity to get to know the community and staff better.

The Assisted Living Federation of America has developed an evaluation tool to help you get all the answers you are looking for before you choose the community that’s right for you.

Evaluation Checklist

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

How will you cover the cost of a senior living community? This is a concern for many families. Follow the link below to view the financial options available to seniors and their families

View Financial Guidance.

MAKING A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION

We understand that you, just like your loved one, are going through a life-changing transition. Our goal is to make that process as comfortable as possible – for both of you.

You will have more quality time with your loved one because our caregivers are doing their day-to-day physical care. And you will have peace of mind knowing that your loved one is getting 24-hour care and you can focus on your own health needs.

• It will take you and your loved one time to adjust, but remember why you chose to make the move to a senior living community.
• Give your relationship time to adjust. You are still an important part of your loved one’s life.
• Take care of yourself. Allow time for physical exercise, rest and play. Nurture yourself.
• Reconnect with friends; surround yourself with supportive people.

Making the decision to surround your loved one with trained professionals who can meet their needs is a selfless act. It is important that you understand you will still be involved in medication and level of care concerns and that no one lights up your loved one’s life like you, so visit often and cherish those moments.

Visit us online @ http://www.elmcroft.com/community/elmcroft-of-river-centre/

IN THE SPOTLIGHT The Villas at La Canada, The Villas at Houghton & Coming Soon ~ The Villas at Green Valley

We are pleased to announce our newest advertiser  
in the Tucson SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & 

Living Options Guide. 

Welcome The Villas!

The Reason for Innovative Senior Living

The owners and staff of Innovative Senior Living believe in giving exceptional care for those in need of assisted living. Everything we do is a result of our passion for serving those that have physical or cognitive difficulty and need assistance with daily living.

Thirteen years ago, Bobby Larson and Klaus Axen saw how seniors in need of assisted living were underserved.  Large facilities are too impersonal and institutional; smaller homes don't have the amenities seniors need to remain active.  Their research backed up their inclination: seniors have a higher quality of life and age in place better by being served in a home with 10 residents or less.

Soon after, Bobby and Klaus formed Innovative Senior Living so that people in need of assisted living could live in a small group home and receive great care and have pioneered the "small home concept."  ISL is one of the few companies in the country that has successfully built a family-centered neighborhood model. 

Twelve years ago, Innovative Senior Living bought a subdivision and started building the Villas at La Cañada on Tucson's northwest side.  The neighborhood now consists of 10, 10-bedroom homes and is clustered on a 17-acre campus.  The homes are staffed with two caregivers to serve the 10 residents in each home.  Residents receive home cooked meals and snacks, have access to activities, and most services a resident would need -- like a beauty salon -- are available onsite.  Because multiple homes are clustered on one campus, we are able to provide more amenities -- like a physical fitness center, beauty salon, walking paths, gardens, and out door spaces.  

After construction on the neighborhood was complete, Bobby's mom, Wanda, moved into the Villas at La Canada.  The reason for starting ISL came full circle:  Wanda lived in a family-centered home where she liked the care so much she called her favorite care giver "mom."  The Villas at  La Cañada provided physical and mental stimulation, fostered great friendships and Wanda loved the home-cooked meals.  

The experience Bobby gave to his mom is the experience he wants to give to anyone needing assisted living.

Bobby and Klaus are using their experience to expand.  The Villas of Houghton, a nine-home neighborhood on Tucson's east side was complete in October of last year.  Currently, Innovative Senior Living is in the process of building The Villas of Green Valley, south of Tucson.  ISL wants to expand anywhere the eldercare community is underserved.  You are welcome to call Klaus about development opportunities.

Please click on the neighborhood websites (at right) for more specific information on ISL's neighborhoods.  The websites can only show so much; we would rather see in person.  Call Bobby Larson at 520-730-5271 to setup a tour of any of our neighborhoods.

Visit us online @ http://www.islassistedliving.com/

IN THE SPOTLIGHT ~ Atria Valley Manor

We are pleased to announce our newest advertisers in the Tucson 

SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options Guide.  

Welcome Atria Valley Manor!

An Exceptional Arizona Retirement Community with Senior Independent Living.

At Atria Valley Manor, you’ll enjoy a family-like atmosphere on five beautifully landscaped acres in Tucson, AZ. Our Arizona residents enjoy a wide variety of activities at this Tucson independent retirement community, including a walking club, daily group exercise classes, educational seminars and regular outings. 

We offer a choice of inviting senior apartments for independent living, and every garden home features large closets, a kitchen with modern appliances, ceiling fans and private patios.

Atria Valley Manor is close to the historic communities of Tombstone, Bisbee and Tubac. If you are exploring senior living in Tucson, Arizona, Atria Valley Manor is ready to serve your needs.

Services Include:

Concierge service

Emergency alert system

Restaurant with full table service

Scheduled transportation to local appointments, errands and events

Selection of floor plans

Amenities Include:

Engage Life® Events Program

Pet-friendly environment

Visit us online @ http://www.atriaseniorliving.com/atria-valley-manor-tucson-az.aspx?CommunityNumber=10272#Overview-tab

IN THE SPOTLIGHT ~ Atria Bell Court Gardens

We are pleased to announce our newest advertisers in the Tucson 

SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options Guide.  

Welcome Atria Bell Court Gardens!

Discover One of the Best Independent Living Communities in Tucson, AZ.

Surrounded by Tucson’s majestic mountains, Atria Bell Court Gardens offers resort-style living for active older adults. The community is housed in a magnificently restored, Mediterranean-style mansion that’s been a cherished feature of the local landscape for more than 80 years.

Amenities include a heated pool, spa, sunroom and outdoor kitchen. Each month, residents take advantage of a full calendar of engaging events including lectures, water aerobics, art classes and group outings to performances by the Tucson Pops Orchestra. The community is convenient to nearby shopping, dining and entertainment, and our residents and their four-legged friends appreciate our on-site, leash-free pet park.

Add to that 12 spacious apartment floor plans to choose from and staff available 24 hours a day, and Atria Bell Court Gardens ranks among the finest independent living communities in the area.

Services Include:

Concierge service

Emergency alert system

Restaurant with full table service

Scheduled transportation to local appointments, errands and events

Selection of floor plans

Trained staff available 24 hours a day

Amenities Include:

Cafe offering refreshments and lighter fare

Club and volunteer opportunities

Community computers

Engage Life® Events Program

Hot tub

Pet-friendly environment

Swimming pool

Worship space 

Visit us online @ http://www.atriaseniorliving.com/atria-bell-court-gardens-tucson-az.aspx?CommunityNumber=10342#Overview-tab

IN THE SPOTLIGHT ~ Atria Campana del Rio

We are pleased to announce our newest advertisers in the Tucson 

SPOTLIGHT Senior Services & Living Options Guide.  

Welcome Atria Campana del Rio!

Discover Exceptional Senior and Assisted Living in Tucson, AZ.

At Atria Campana del Rio, residents discover a welcoming senior living community nestled in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. The area’s Spanish-style architecture is reflected in the red-tile roofs and soft desert colors throughout each senior apartment and townhome. There's also an entertainment lounge, a movie theater, a chapel, and two full libraries to enable a more fulfilling retirement living experience.

While some retirement living communities satisfy either the need for relaxation or the need for stimulation, Atria Campana del Rio satisfies both. With a full calendar of social and cultural events – and the freedom to participate in as many or as few of them as they like – residents enjoy a complete assisted living experience at Atria Campana del Rio.

Services Include:

Concierge service

Emergency alert system

Housekeeping and linen services

Medication assistance

Restaurant with full table service

Retreat/temporary stays

Scheduled transportation to local appointments, errands and events

Selection of floor plans

Trained staff available 24 hours a day

Amenities Include:

Cafe offering refreshments and lighter fare

Club and volunteer opportunities

Community computers

Engage Life® Events Program

Pet-friendly environment

Worship space 

Visit us online @ http://www.atriaseniorliving.com/atria-campana-del-rio-tucson-az.aspx?CommunityNumber=10270#Overview-tab

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