We emphasize what the individual can and chooses to do in striving to achieve the maximum level of independence. Well Being Recognizing that some residents may have special needs, our Social Service, Physical and Speech Therapy, and Activities Departments are equipped to assess each person's situation. Programs are available for the physically challenged as well as those with memory impairment. In helping meet the needs of all residents, our professional staff has implemented a varied program in the large, well-equipped activity room. For those with special interests, individual programs can be arranged as well as group pursuits in sports, games, arts and crafts, nature walks, gardening, and music.
All residents have access to outdoor recreation in a secure courtyard.
Dedicated community volunteers help to provide meaningful leisure time activity and add a special touch to resident care at Helen Porter. They perform many tasks that contribute to the enjoyment of nursing home services. Members of the staff encourage active involvement in all programs, but residents may choose to participate or not as they see fit. Our licensed professional Physical and Speech Therapists provide services in our well-equipped department to maximize each resident's independence. Well-prepared food, attractively presented, is essential to personal well being.