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# Frequently Asked Questions

#### General

## What makes living in Savannah Grand of Sarasota unique?

Living Spaces

- Spacious suites with elegant kitchenettes and large bathrooms
- Common areas with scenic views of a lush courtyard, private covered patios/balconies
- Comfortable, home-like environment designed for both functionality and relaxation
- High ceilings

Care and Support Services

- Comprehensive assisted living services and tailored care plans for each individual’s needs
- 24-hour staff availability that treat your loved one like family
- Medication management
- Respite care program for short-term stays

Activities and Social Engagement

- Daily activities including movie nights, resident centered events, and creative outlets
- Activity room, lounge with fireplace, holiday themed parties

Pet Friendly Policy

- Residents are allowed to have pets

Reputation

- - Five-star reviews and shining testimonials

## What are the best assisted living amenities in Sarasota?

Living Spaces

- Private suites with kitchenettes and spacious bathrooms
- Pet-friendly policies
- Large common areas for socializing and family visits

Dining and Nutrition

Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals

Activities & Engagement

- Daily enrichment programs including music, crafts, and games
- Medical Appointments, Excursions and social outings
- Happy hours, pet therapy, holiday parties

Convenience Services

- Housekeeping and laundry services
- Medical Appointment Scheduling
- 24-hour Access to Trained Caring Associates

Pet Friendly

- Residents can enjoy the presence of their furry friends in a safe, nurturing environment

#### Care Services

## What level of assistance I is offered for daily activies like bathing, eating, dressing and medication management?

Savannah Grand offers assistance with medications management, personal laundry, housekeeping, bathing, grooming, dressing, and/or mobility.

## Are there specialized care options for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease?

Savannah Grand does not have a Memory Care Unit but we can handle mild cases of dementia as long the resident is not exit seeking.

## How is staff trained to handle resident needs, including behavioral issues?

Savannah Grand staff training includes comprehensive instruction on resident care needs, activities of daily living (ADLs) assistance, medication management, emergency response, infection control, resident rights, recognizing signs of abuse or neglect, proper communication with residents and families, and relevant safety procedures, all aimed at providing high-quality care in an assisted living facility while adhering to state regulations.

#### Medical Support

## What medical services are available on-site (e.g., nurse practitioner, doctor visits)

Residents at Savannah Grand have all the benefits of a full support staff, chef, activities program, housekeeping, maintenance along with personal care services for assistance with daily activities and access to nurses aides, nurse, home health, therapy personnel, and doctors

## How are medical emergencies handled?

Our staff is trained to respond immediately to health emergencies.

## Do you have transportation to doctor's appointments?

Savannah Grand offers transportation to medical appointments on a comfortable automobile.

## Do you have partnerships with local healthcare providers?

Savannah Grand has great partnerships with local health providers such as hospitals, doctors, home heath, physical therapy, labs, pharmacies. Many of them can provide services right at our community.

#### Social and Recreational Activities

## What types of social activities and events are planned regularly?

The residents will be the first to say that the community represents a true Sarasota retirement lifestyle with comfort throughout. Whether relaxing in the grand lobby or comfortable living room, mingling with new residents at a chocolate fountain social, or joining a live entertainment performance… Savannah Grand offers an abundance of opportunities for any lifestyle.

## Do you have an activities calendar?Do you have an activities calendar?

Yes, every month a new and exciting Calendar is prepared by the activities department taking in consideration the resident likes and dislikes.

## Are there opportunities for residents to participate in hobbies and interests?

Many of our activities are hands-on such as gardening, crafting, painting while other are musical and educational.

#### Living Environment

## What are the different apartment sizes and layouts available?

Savannah Grand only has one bedroom apartments.

## How big is the community?

Savannah Grand of Sarasota is a smaller, intimate community consisted of 37 units. Being so small we can provide a family like living style.

## Are there communal spaces for socializing and dining?

Savannah Grand has a common dining room, private dining, grand living room. We also have an activities room, and for outdoors we have a big lanai and an interior courtyard. The two elevator have puzzles/game sub lobbies properly set up for puzzles/games.

## What safety features are in place (e.g., emergency call buttons, monitored hallways)?

Emergency buttons are available for all residents and a pull cord is connected at every apartment.

#### Staffing and Training

## What is the staff-to-resident ratio?

At Savannah Grand we do not measure the amount of staffing by amount of residents but the amount of hours required to fulfill the level of care of the sum of all residents living in the community.

## What kind of training do caregivers receive?

At Savannah Grand we adhere to all local, state, and national training requirements for Certified Nurse Assistants, Tech Meds, Licensed Nurses, and Registered Nurses.

## How are staff members evaluated and monitored?

Staff members are evaluated and monitored by Audits completed by the Resident Care Manager and in house evaluation by the Health Managers and the Executive Director.

#### Cost and Financial Considerations

## What are the monthly fees and what services are included in the base cost?

Savannah Grand offers rates starting at $2,995 plus Level of care (LOC).

## Are there any additional fees for specialized care or services?

At admission and every 3 months (unless any medical incident occurs) each resident is evaluated and place in the proper level of care.

## What payment options are available (e.g., private pay, long-term care insurance)?

Savannah Grand residents are private pay while we provide assistance coordinating with long term insurance, veterans benefits and government funded options.

## Didn't find an answer?

Our team is always ready to answer your questions.

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## Testimonials

> I toured this community. The staff was very nice and friendly. The meals seem to be a good variety. They had good activities that would have been good for my mom. This community comes highly recommended for the care and the value

> - Linda Soto via GOOGLE

> Beautiful building with amazing care staff!

> - Steven Bennet-Martin via GOOGLE

> My father seems to have adjusted well to this community. I'am comfortable with his move here . It is a nice , safe community . The staff is pretty good. They have been great with keeping me up to date with information about my father . There are activities offered for the residents, and they even manged to get him to go on one of the outings they have outside the community. They do serve nice well balanced meals. I know he is receiving good care at this community,

> - Isabel Berly via GOOGLE

> Don't know who "folksie" is or what has made him/ her so nasty (constipation probably) but my mother has lived at SG for several years and is happy, comfortable and well cared for. The food is pretty good (I've eaten with her) and the staff really nice...of course it helps if you are nice to them.

> - Lauren Laabs via GOOGLE

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