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Raemistrasse 100 Zurich, Zurich (Switzerland)
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Yaletown House
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Total Number Of Beds : 130
Description
OUR MISSION
We are here to support residents to achieve optimal health and quality of life
I got involved because of my Dad living at Yaletown House I stayed involved because I care about the residents
Terry Hagen Yaletown House Board Member
OUR VALUES
The Yaletown House community is guided by and committed to demonstrate
Caring for the physical psychological social and spiritual aspects of each individual
Integrity honesty with oneself and all others in a respectful manner
Trust that we make a meaningful difference to the safety security and quality of living for residents and work life for employees
Accountability for the impact of our thoughts actions and words
Learning anticipating and supporting ongoing learning in all of our planning decisionmaking and action
OUR MISSION
Yaletown House is committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of the residents and employees by
providing evidencebased care and services using a holistic model
ensuring a focus on prevention of illness and disability in all programs and services
supporting aging in place by optimization of the physical environment
facilitating a living and working environment that promotes and balances safety risktaking and the needs of the residents and employees
OUR FACILITY
Our fourstorey concrete building with brick veneer is horseshoeshaped and surrounded by a beautifully landscaped secure courtyard and garden
The Administration Offices main lounge and dining room are housed on the main floor while the resident rooms are located on three care units above There are a total of 130 beds located on the second 44 beds third 42 and fourth 44 beds floors
Resident rooms are private with ensuite facilities and are fully furnished Residents are encouraged to bring personal items from home to decorate their room the Handbook for Residents and Families is available for reference
Each floor has 10 rooms designed to accommodate residents with wheelchairs Our second floor unit is designated for Special Care Seniors specifically those with Alzheimers Disease and other forms of dementia
All rooms are equipped with a voice callbell system at the bedside and in the washroom a smoke alarm and sprinklers Cablevision and telephone outlets are located in each room but the hookup charges and monthly fees are the choice and responsibility of each resident or family member
Each floor has a nursing station with pharmacy centralized bath area with specialized bathing units and a visiting lounge
Our roof top garden main floor greenhouse large activity area and a warm fireplace are just some of the features we offer to create a home environment for our residents and their families
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