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March 2008
Dear President Nate and Staff,
We can not find the
words to thank you for all you have done for Audrey. You provided a
warm, welcoming home for her filled with love and kindness. You are
a very special group.
Mom is adjusting
well at the “Memory Care Facility”; she is content and knows she is
safe and cared for. Thank you again Nate for the recommendations
and for helping to make this such a smooth transition.
Mountain Meadows is
truly a treasure for Leavenworth and it’s all because of each one of
you. You are wonderful.
Love, Ken & Arleen
March 2008
December 2004
Mom has settled in quite well at Mountain Meadows. The staff is caring
and friendly. They have been very hospitable and helped us make her
feel at home. In fact, she feels comfortable enough to keep her door
open all of the time. Family did a great job decorating her room. Mom
especially likes the fact that it is right next to the dining room!
The food is definitely a highlight for her; she has gained twenty
pounds so far! When you ask her what she ate, she usually says “I
don’t remember, but it was good!”
She also participates in a lot of daily
activities. She goes walking with a group, indoors or out, depending
on the weather. No one knows when she last had regular exercise. Of
course, her breathing has long been a factor in this regard, but with
supervision of her medications and good meals, she seems to feel well
and has been able to walk without trouble. She has even gone on a
field trip to Wal-Mart and a picnic in their van. Mom has no trouble
getting around, and she recognizes she is much better off than many of
the other residents. We hear from the staff that she often helps
others get where they are going.
As you may know, Mom has always loved
crafts and so she never misses out on craft day. She has also enjoyed
book readings, concerts, and a piano recital. In her room she still
likes to collect miscellaneous clippings and photos for her scrap book
and watches for the newspaper so she can do the crossword. We are glad
for these interest, since she’s never watched much television.
Thanks to the many of you who have
visited Mom or been in touch with her. I am sure you share our
pleasure in knowing that she is enjoying good care, cooking, and
companionship at Mountain Meadows.
Happy Holidays!
August 2005
Dear Camille,
Mountain Meadows is an
asset to the Leavenworth community, combined with the Cascade Medical,
they offer excellent care and quality of life for seniors, living
independently or with assisted living care. The best combination I've
found in Washington, I've been in charge of directing the care of my
mother and mother-in-law for the last 6 years in several facilities
ranging from independent senior living to a full care nursing home and
hospital rehab units.
A huge benefit for
relatives is the draw of Leavenworth culture. The people of Leavenworth
and the Wenatchee area seem to be more supportive of its elders and are
more caring. The care providers at Mountain Meadows seem to more
qualified, in part because of the generally better attitudes.
By way of comparison
Mom (93) lived for the past 2 years at one of the best Assisted Living
facilities in Bellevue, run by a highly respected national company.
Their care was very good, their facility was like a 4 star hotel, the
food was OK. Mountain Meadows because of its location is unique, quiet,
caring and excellent with response to its residents needs. Meals are
simple and just great country cooking - less selection than larger
facilities but much higher quality - Mom has expressed, several times,
how much better the meals are and how much she enjoys living in
Leavenworth.
A big plus is the
proximity of the hospital for emergency care - I've been to Cascade
twice with her. Excellent doctors with modern equipment. In Bellevue
it took 8 hours or more for a large prestigious hospital to do what
Cascade does in 3 hours. I hope that Mountain Meadows and Cascade can
continue their close relationship, to the benefit of all the area
residents - this is one of those cases where you don't know what you've
got till its gone (and you have a problem and need it).
Sincerely, Bob
Rankin
Letter published in the
Leavenworth Echo March 2006
Thank you Cascade Medical Center and Mountain Meadows.
My mother,
Bernice DuMond has been living at Mountain Meadows for almost two
years. She received consistent, attentive and excellent care while
there. During this time we became part of a nurturing and
supportive family that has been created in their environment. It’s
all about the residents, their families and the wonderful staff.
We feel blessed that this type of assisted living is available in
Leavenworth, so close to home.
Recently, it was
necessary for Mom to be admitted to the Cascade Medical Center for
medical treatment. During her stay there, she received excellent
care by Dr. Richardson, clinic and hospital staff (they all know
who they are). We could not have been more pleased with her care,
attention to detail, special kindness extended to her and positive
attitudes that surrounded her.
This was the
first opportunity that we have had to experience the quality of
service and care from inside the hospital, although we have worked
with CMC on other levels, over time. Again, we feel blessed that
our CMC affords our community and visitors to our community the
very best medical care.
We are most
grateful to Mountain Meadows and Cascade Medical Center for the
kindness and healing environment they gave to Mom.
Thank you,
Charlie and Sharon Colbourne
February 2007
Like many seniors, my mother
was always independent; she enjoyed living alone in her own home.
Though she never thought of leaving, her physician finally advised
her that living alone was no longer the best choice. As a
consequence we began looking for a residence where she could remain
independent but where she could also receive assistance if
needed. By accident my wife and I learned about Mountain Meadows
in Leavenworth and made a preliminary visit. Nate Oglesby, the
Executive Director, graciously showed us around the facility. It
brought to mind a small European hotel with comfortable rooms and a
cozy dining area.
As my mother didn’t live in the
area, we took some photos and showed them to her. Somewhat to our
surprise she was immediately impressed. Perhaps the unexpected
opportunity to have someone else prepare her meals and wash the
dishes was the first thing that caught her attention. After a few
days of discussion, she decided that she would like to move to
Mountain Meadows.
The fact that she was able to
bring her favorite furniture and accessories made her move from
home less stressful. In no time she was in the swing of things at
her new home. The day she arrived she joined the exercise class,
lead by Fern Arness, and really enjoyed the experience. Afterward
she enthusiastically explained that the gentle stretching exercises
would help her get around more easily. After her first meal she
was thrilled about the food. It was very tasty and carefully
served at small tables in the dining room.
Though at first she
occasionally missed her own home, she became more and more pleased
about her move to Mountain Meadows. She felt more secure than when
she lived alone because help was always available if a problem
arose. She enjoyed all the activities, including trips to town,
birthday parties, and visiting entertainers. She also enjoyed the
company of other residents, making a number of new friends.
The staff at Mountain Meadows
always treated Mother as if she were a welcome guest, not a burden.
They were always pleasant and helpful and everyone seemed to enjoy
working with the residents.
My wife and I were especially
happy that Mother was living in a secure place that she enjoyed.
The staff took great pains to obtain and administer all
medications, which can be a problem for some individuals. A
physician made regular house calls to see how the residents were
doing.
We expect that once the word
gets out, people will be lined up at the door to move into Mountain
Meadows. We only hope they will have room for us a few years down
the road.
David and Jan Gould
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