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New Brighton Care Centerand Senior Suites of New Brighton

Christmas!

January2014 Newsletter

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Dear Family and Friends, New Brighton Care Center & Senior Suites Assisted Living offers E-Mail service via our website. The purpose of this service is to provide an easy and time saving way, for family and friends of residents at either of our care campus locations to send e-mail messages. Staying connected has never been easier. Please try it out and pass the information onto others!

How it works-•Visit our website: www.newbrightoncarecenter.com•On the lower right corner of the page there is a button for “Resident E-mail.”•Once you click that button it will take you to the Resident E-mail page.•Follow the directions on the page. You can now also send photos that will be attached to your message that is delivered to the resident. Directions on how to send photos will be available once you send a message.

We have already had wonderful participation…Thanks a lot, Ryan Chies,

Assistant Administrator.

Dining Room:Please remember if you’d like to sit with your family members during meals, please let staff know so we can seat you on the second seating, this allows enough chairs and room to get our residents in the dining

room so they can eat also and have someassistance.

Wanted:If you are interested in volunteering whether it be helping with bingo, doing a craft, pet visits, reading to the residents or making music with

our residents please contact Shelly in activities at 651-403-5259 for more information!

We’d like to wish everyone a Very Happy New Year!

Resident of the Month:

Millie S.

REMINDER:Buck Bingo is every 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month.

Birthday Party is every 2nd

Thursday of the month.

Resident Birthdays:

Millie S. 1/4Lillian C. 1/7

January Special Events:

1/1 Resident Council Meeting

1/2 Undecorate Social

1/3 Social Hour

1/7 Snow Game!

1/9 Birthday Party with Lyn

1/14 Chat N’ Chew

1/15 Make N’ Eat

1/22 Music with LoisAnn

1/23 Make N’ Eat

1/29 Social HourPiano with Brady every Monday at 4:00pm

Bible Study on Tuesday and Friday

Evenings with Nina!

Notice:Residents who may be missing clothing items, please check the rack on the first floor between January 11th and January 19th. If you find any of your articles, please make sure to mark your name in them so as not to lose it again!

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The meeting was held on Wednesday December 3, 2013. Residents who were present: Dorothy D., Dorothy E., Marion N., Margaret L., Charlene B., Marcella Mc., Eleanor J., Harriet N., Audrey L., Jean G., Betty Mc., Millie S. and June K.Staff who were present: Shelly M. and Nina A.The meeting was called to order by Jean G. and Millie S.

Residents were informed of upcoming events for December. Residents didn’t voice any new ideas for activities, when asked. Any concerns they might of had were directed to proper departments. Residents are encouraged to speak directly

to the DON/ADON about any concerns or issues with nursing throughout the month. Also, any concerns in dietary they may speak directly to the Dietary Manager about them.

Meal of the month: Pork chops with applesauce, rice, squash, side salad, biscuit and lemon bars.Resident of the month for January is: Millie S.

#24-#25 Bill of rights were read to the residents.Meeting was adjourned at 3:30pm with Millie S. and Jean G. closing. Next meeting is scheduled for January 1, 2013 at 2:30pm.Door prize winner was Harriet N.

Ombudsman: Sally Schoephoerster can be reached at: 651-431-2550

Family Members:If interested in having a family council meeting , please speak to Shelly in the activity

department or to Joanie in Social services, and we’d be happy to set something up.

When ordering a newspaper for your family member, please call the newspaper of your choice, and inform the business office so we can ensure delivery. In room materials are available from the Activities department such as books, games, puzzle books, cards, talking books, cd’s, movie’s, greeting cards and stationary.You can buy stamps and batteries from the business office, during business hours. Your family Ministers are welcome to come visit family members at anytime.When bringing in clothing for your family, please remember to mark their names on them. If you should need a marker, ask any staff and they can get you one to use.Remember, pets are welcome to visit, but must be on a leach at all times, and they are not allowed in the dining room or other residents rooms without their permission!No food and beverages are allowed in the dayroom. If you would like to bring in food for your loved ones, please make arrangements to use the dining room, activities room or residents room.

December 2013

R E S I D E N T C O U N C I L M I N U T E S

January 2014From the Desk of the AdministratorAnother year on the LIFE CLOCK has just passed. Working in this profession for the last 40 years has taught me to value the importance of TODAY. Not much you can do about yesterday except to learn from it. Nobody really knows what tomorrow will bring, BUT you do have a say in today. Enjoy your time when you have the opportunity and let those around you know just how much you love and appreciate them.

On December 2nd at about 2:30 pm Four Surveyors from the Minnesota Department of Health showed up for our annual UN-ANNOUNCED inspection. They spend four days at the facility reviewing records, patient care, the physical plant and every aspect of our operation. We never look forward to them coming and always are glad when they are gone. Nice to have them in and out before Christmas.I am PROUD to report that the Facility and Staff did a very good job which resulted in TWO minor deficiencies from the Health Department. One deficiency was rated at a level “D” which was related to missing ONE part of an initial assessment. Information was there but the particular form was not. No negative outcomes and it was related to ONE resident. The second deficiency was related to oven that needed cleaning. It again was minor with no negative outcome, it had the potential to effect more people thus the reason for a Scope and Severity of an “F”. Both issues easily addressable and already have been. The average number of deficiencies is around 12-14!! The second part of the survey process involves the Minnesota Fire Marshal. We received TWO minor deficiencies related to “fire caulking” around two small, “1/2” holes where Comcast ran wires through. This was fixed the same day. They are very picky, but we always want to remain in compliance.Overall it was an excellent survey and a reflection of the dedicated and hardworking staff we retain. It is also because of good caring leadership and I want to thank all of my staff for all that they do.

The last few years have been very tough for Minnesota’s Skilled Nursing Facilities like the New Brighton Care Center. The recession and five years of frozen rates have been very problematic. The small increase that we finally received this last October was helpful and appreciated. We are continuing to look at ways to be both more efficient and continue with increasing the quality of what we do. We have been making some small improvements such as replacing the carpeting on the North hallway and replacing the Resident Wandering System. We have plans to do some remodeling and painting throughout this winter on the South Side. We may be closing a room down every other week to do some much needed repairs and painting. We like keeping our physical plant in good shape and are looking forward to the planned improvements.Enjoy 2014, tell those around you just how much you love and appreciate them. Get outside and enjoy the winter if you have the ability or sit back and read a good book as it continues to snow.

N E W B R I G H T O N C A R E C E N T E R & S E N I O R S U I T E S

A S S I S T E D L I V I N G In House Ancillary Services: Podiatry, Hearing & Eye Care, Dental

Intensive Rehabilitative Services:Physical and Occupational Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology

Therapeutic Recreation, Progressive Long & Short Term/Assisted Living Suites /Hospice Care651) - 633 -7200 Website: www.newbrightoncarecenter.com

NBCC Staff email: admin@northcitieshealthcare.com

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Facility contacts:

Address:New Brighton Care Center805 6th Ave. N.W.New Brighton, MN. 55112

B e a u t y S h o p H o u r s :M o n d a y : 9 : 0 0 a m , W e d n e s d a y a n d T h u r s d a y : 1 : 0 0 p m

L a d i e s H a i r C u t - $ 1 4 . 0 0S t y l e ( s e t o n l y ) $ 1 4 . 0 0S h a m p o o a n d s e t - $ 1 5 . 0 0R i n s e $ 1 . 0 0 * C o l o r $ 3 4 . 0 0P e r m a n e n t o n l y - $ 3 9 . 0 0P e r m a n e n t a n d C u t - $ 5 0 . 0 0M e n ’ s H a i r C u t - $ 1 0 . 0 0

Families please set up an account in the Business office or obtain a gift certificate for beauty shop services. To better serve you, please notify staff , or

call in advance for services you wish to have done.

Church Services

Administrator………………………………………..Michael Chies Ph. # 651-403-5241 Assistant Administrator………………………… Ryan Chies Ph. # 651-403-5244 Director of Nursing………………………………. Jean Kittelson Ph. # 651-403-5261 Assistant Director of Nursing…………………Kara Link/Steve Webber Ph. # 651-403-5267 Social Service Director……………………………Joni Mudge Ph. # 651-403-5255 Nutritional Services Director………………….Leona Lemm Ph. # 651-403-5257 Medical Records…………………………………….Tracy Salma Ph. # 651-403-5245 Resident Accounts………………………………….Nancy Watroba Ph. # 651-403-5242 Housekeeping/Laundry………………………….Janell Canchola Ph. # 651-403-5252 Maintenance………………………………………….Brady Chies Ph. # 651-403-5248 Activity Director/Volunteer Coordinator..Shelly Maxwell Ph. # 651-403-5259

Blessed Hope Baptist Service: 1st Sunday of the month Christ the King Church:2nd Tuesday of the month New Brighton Christian Church: 3rd Sunday of the month St.John the Baptist Catholic Church: 1st , 2nd, and 3rd Tuesday’s