Autumn House Provides Exceptional Quality of Life

By  //  October 16, 2013

MEMORY CARE WITH DIGNITY

Unlike many other assisted living facilities, Autumn House truly stands out as different.   Autumn House has a proven track record of success.  Since 1997, we have been doing one thing, and we do it exceptionally well. (Image for Space Coast medicine & Active Living)
Unlike many other assisted living facilities, Autumn House truly stands out as different. Autumn House has a proven track record of success. Since 1997, we have been doing one thing, and we do it exceptionally well. (Image for Space Coast Medicine & Active Living)

BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA – Autumn House is a locally owned and operated 60-bed assisted living facility created specifically for those with memory impairment.

Autumn House was created specifically for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Using our Multi-Sensory Approach, Autumn House’s facility and program of care offer a comfortable environment that gives each individual a sense of security and belonging as well as addressing their physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual needs. (Image for Space Coast Medicine & Healthy image)
Autumn House was created specifically for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Using our Multi-Sensory Approach, Autumn House’s facility and program of care offer a comfortable environment that gives each individual a sense of security and belonging as well as addressing their physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual needs. (Image for Space Coast Medicine & Healthy image)

Unlike many other assisted living facilities, Autumn House truly stands out as different.  Autumn House has a proven track record of success.  Since 1997, we have been doing one thing, and we do it exceptionally well.

Our staff is dedicated to “Caring with dignity.”  We focus on preserving the dignity and individuality of each person in a nurturing, safe and secure environment.

Our compassionate staff members get to know the background and interests of each resident, and help them feel as comfortable as possible in their new home.  Autumn House is renowned for exceeding the standard of care for the people for whom we care.

Located in Viera, Florida, our award-winning sanctuary offers:

Autumn House promotes freedom of movement, and their open design reduces stress while promoting therapeutic activity
Autumn House promotes freedom of movement, and their open design reduces stress while promoting therapeutic activity

• 24-hour supervision and assistance by Licensed Nurses,
• Dedicated staff with a proven track record of success,
• Person-centered sensory programs,
• Five acre campus with spacious gardens and walking paths,
• Open design promoting therapeutic activity,
• Certified Dementia Practitioner on staff,
• Specialty licensure to truly allow “Aging in Place,”
• 3 full time activity staff,
• 24 hour on site clinical oversight,
• On site audiology, dermatology, psychiatry, podiatry.

Our community is comprised of four households, each individually designed for maximum comfort and safety.  Four separate living and dining rooms promote socialization in a home-like environment.  We promote freedom of movement, and our open design reduces stress while promoting therapeutic activity.

EXCEPTIONAL STAFF

Compassionate staff members have advanced specialized education and training.  Licensed nurses, on site 24 hours a day, ensure that resident needs are met.

When someone chooses Autumn House as their home, we welcome the privilege to provide for all their physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual needs. (Image for Space Coast Medicine & Active Living)
When someone chooses Autumn House as their home, they welcome the privilege to provide for all their physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual needs. (Image for Space Coast Medicine & Active Living)

When someone chooses Autumn House as their home, we welcome the privilege to provide for all their physical, emotional, cognitive and spiritual needs.

Our multidisciplinary team includes Dr. Rosemary Laird, Medical Director, Dr. Kelly Dunn, Psychiatric Consultant, Nurses, Social Worker, and Reverend Linn Possell our Resource Coordinator, who is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner.

UNIQUE SERVICES

Our person-centered approach to care fosters success and contentment for each resident. Our sensory program is designed to engage our residents through the different senses while promoting connections and opportunities for creativity and joy.

Our person-centered approach to care fosters success and contentment for each resident. Our sensory program is designed to engage our residents through the different senses while promoting connections and opportunities for creativity and joy.

We offer hands on assistance in Activities of Daily Living, including medication administration and clinical oversight.  We provide a specially designed recreation and therapeutic activities’ program to meet the needs of each resident.  Our new short-term stabilization program is an innovative, successful 30-day respite program.

We are especially aware of the need to be flexible with such a diversity of need for those whom we care.  Our program ensures each individual’s goals are met.  There are no move in, community, or assessment fees.  No points or care levels.  Just  a simple straight forward agreement with no hidden fees.

Since 1997, Autumn House has been dedicated to ensuring exceptional quality of life for each individual resident. (Image for Space Coast Medicine & Active Living)
Since 1997, Autumn House has been dedicated to ensuring exceptional quality of life for each individual resident. (Image for Space Coast Medicine & Active Living)

FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

At Autumn House, we see ourselves as an extension of your family.  Families are the vital link for each resident.

Family members are integrally involved with the program of care at all times.  Our Resource Coordinator and Social Worker are readily available for advocacy, education, and assistance.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to ensuring exceptional quality of life for each individual resident.

FOR MORE INFORMATION call 321-242-1006 or log on to AutumnHouseFlorida.com