Cedar Creek of Los Gatos

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The Creeks have specialized in Alzheimer’s and dementia care since 1991. Emphasis is placed on respect for our residents, and acceptance of who they are today, as they continue their life journey. We create an atmosphere of caring and compassion for our residents through every stage of their memory loss.

About Cedar Creek

58 bed, Assisted Living Community for residents with dementia (29 shared rooms)
Serving the community since 1996
Long term and respite care
1 acre of secure grounds including walking paths, therapeutic gardens and bird aviaries
Three daily meals and snacks prepared by our classically trained chef

Licensed nursing staff
Medication management and administration
Assistance with activities of daily living (ADL’S)
Ratio of residents to caregiver = 7:1

Secured all the way around
Secure care device on person (wrist/ankle)
Dedicated activity building
Specially designed Alzheimer’s activity programs, including music, art and pet therapy
10 hrs. of activity a day!

Laundry and housekeeping service
24-hour staffing
Beauty salon and barber shop
Hospice care
Incontinence care
All staff training is provided by administrator, nurse, and other professionals depending on specific healthcare topic.
Trainings exceed the state requirements of 8 hours dementia specific training per year. In 2013 all staff are required to attend monthly mandatory staff in-services
Topics include but are not limited to
Types of Dementia
Dementia Care: Key Principles
Behaviors and Interventions in Dementia Care
Alzheimer’s Disease: An In-depth Overview
Confidentiality in RCFE Setting
Must have diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Cedar Creek is secured so we can take residents who wander.
Safe ambulatory/transfer status. They can “age” to a wheelchair.
No type 1 diabetes, daily injections, tube feeding or physically aggressive residents.
Immediate response to bed availability
Prompt assessments Monday – Friday
Assistance in finding alternative placement
Private pay
Prior to admission, all potential residents will need the following:
A Tuberculin test within the last 6 months or chest x-ray within the last year that shows a negative result. The result must be in writing and submitted to Cedar Creek prior to admission.
A Physician’s Report (LIC 602) completed and signed by the responsible physician, received by Cedar Creek prior to admission.
A pre-admission assessment of the prospective resident by the administrator or her designee.