"Your service is a lighthouse in the fog of lost memories"
-Family member
At Castle Gardens our Keepsake Village Residence has been specifically designed to provide the level of assistance needed to improve the quality of life for our residents with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Our Keepsake Village residence is licensed by the State of New York.

Every aspect of Keepsake Village at Castle Gardens Residence is tailored to meet the physical and emotional challenges of cognitively impaired individuals. We offer a calm and stress free environment with therapeutic and social stimulation, personal care assistance plus medical evaluations. Our staff is extensively trained to respond to the special needs of our residents.

Dining in Comfort and Dignity
Three nutritious, well balanced meals are prepared daily by our trained staff to meet the dietary needs of our residents. Meals are served in a comfortable home-like setting. Dining supervision is offered by our staff - respecting the specific needs of the individual.

A Safe and Secure Environment
Castle Gardens is designed to enhance the quality of living for our residents. The layout of the residence provides a warm, home-like atmosphere. Our residents' ability to wander in complete safety is totally compatible with our daily living program.

For the protection of our residents. We have state-of-the-art emergency and wander control systems. We offer secure and tranquil gardens with walking paths, social areas, and quiet rooms; all providing a feeling of being in your own home.

Each resident has a private furnished room with their own bathroom and shower. We encourage placement of personal items and furniture in their room to create a familiar and comfortable environment.

Social Activities
Activities are tailored to our residents' special needs, abilities and talents to promote both physical and cognitive stimulation. Daily activities and routines, coupled with special supervised outings and events, encourage socialization and interaction.

Other activities include:
Cooking With The Staff
Van Ride To A Picnic In The Park
Happy Hour
Walking Club
Bodies In Motion Exercise
Concert "Carol Champany"
Church Services
Crafts  

 


Our Special Staff and Services
Castle Gardens caring and experienced staff is available 24 hours to provide the services necessary to meet the unscheduled and varying health needs of our residents.

Some of the services provided are:

Supervision of medication
Monitoring of health care needs
Assistance with personal care needs
Nutritious meals and snacks daily
Specially designed activities
Housekeeping
Personal laundry and linen service
24 hour supervision and assistance


Family Interaction
At Castle Gardens, family members are as important as our residents. Involvement of family and loved ones ensures that our residents receive the individualized care that meets their special needs. We are unique and have made a tradition of welcoming family members as part of our extended "Castle Gardens family."

Support group meetings are scheduled regularly for family members and caregivers. These meetings are directed by trained facilitators to encourage interaction and learning.

At Keepsake Village at Castle Gardens Residence, family members are encouraged to spend quality time with their loved ones.

Castle Gardens
1715 Castle Gardens Road
Vestal, New York 13850
(607) 748-5700
FAX (607) 748-1079
Contact
Chris Frederick
cfrederick@thehearth.net

Licensed by New York State Department of Health Enriched Housing Program
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