North Star Manor Long Term Care

Activities
Activities are important for promoting residents’ wellbeing and quality of life. Engaging in activities helps to satisfy our needs as a “total” person (including physical, social, emotional, creative, intellectual and spiritual well-being). It helps residents to maintain a positive attitude and find meaning in their lives. Participation in activity programs has significant benefits including increased self-esteem, improved physical and social skills and a sense of purpose and accomplishment.

North Star Manor’s Activity Department provides a wide range of programs. They include discussion groups, movies, religious services, parties and holiday celebrations, creative expression through art and music programs, trips, intergenerational connections, physical fitness, and many more. Programs are presented in large or small group settings or on an individualized, personal basis.

Beauty Shop
A licensed beautician is available at our facility at least once per week. Services offered include cuts, perms, shampoos and sets. There is a charge for these services. A fee schedule is provided at the time of admission.

Call Lights
Call lights are located at each bedside and in each bathroom.

Care Planning
A care conference is held at least quarterly for residents to discuss existing or potential problems, needs, concerns and strengths. Residents have the right to request meetings, request revisions to care plans, and to be informed in advance of changes to their care plans.

Food and Nutrition Services
North Star Manor serves nutritious, well-balanced meals under the direction of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services. Menus, food preparation and meal service are reviewed monthly by a Registered Dietitian.

Meal Times:

West Dining Room:
• Breakfast – 7:30 a.m.
• Noon – 12:00 p.m
• Supper – 5:30 p.m.

East Dining Room:
• Breakfast – 7:45 a.m.
• Noon – 11:45 a.m
• Supper – 5:45 p.m.

Snacks are offered in the afternoon and evening and are also available other times each day upon request.

Guest Meals
You may have a family member or friend as a guest for any meal. Please make arrangements 24 hours in advance, if possible. Guests may purchase meal tickets at the Business Office. Private meals for a birthday party or other occasion may also be arranged.

Housekeeping Services
Each resident’s room will be cleaned daily and replenished with paper supplies by the housekeeping staff.

Laundry Services
Our staff collects laundry for washing. Clean laundry is returned to rooms.

Linens and Towels
Linens and towels are supplied by the Manor. Bed linens are changed at least once per week.

Mail
Mail is delivered to resident rooms within 24 hours of receipt at the center. Outgoing mail and other materials are delivered to the post office within 24 hours, except when there is no regularly scheduled postal delivery and pick-up service.

Medications
Medications are prescribed by a physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Medications, including over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Tums, etc., are administered by a nurse or a medication aide.

Newspapers
Area newspapers are available in the commons area for everyone’s use and enjoyment.

Nursing Services
Nursing services are a vital part of the caregiving team. Nursing goals are directed toward maintaining and restoring wellness or providing comfort measures, as appropriate for each resident. The nursing staff members are available to care for residents 24 hours a day. There is a RN available everyday and at least one licensed nurse at all times.

Physician Services
Physician’s orders are the basis of all resident medical care. The center has a medical director who is available if residents do not have a physician and for emergency situations when their primary physician is not available. Physicians are required by law to visit residents at least once every 30 days for the first 90 days after admittance, and then once every 60 days, thereafter. The resident is responsible for any physician charges.