Welcome Our Latest Advertiser: Judson Park, The Sound Choice For Senior Living!

Welcome The Waterland Blog’s Latest Advertiser: Judson Park, The Sound Choice for Senior Living!

When visiting Judson Park’s beautifully landscaped 13-acre campus in Des Moines, you’ll find so much more than their incredible view of Puget Sound and the snow capped Olympics. You’ll find a staff of caring, giving people who share a passion for helping seniors fulfill the promise of their future.

In addition to a staff of 256, Judson Park also has a mascot. Her name is Hailey. She’s a basset hound and she’s just adorable. But if Hailey’s does not fulfill your need for a pet, know that Judson Park welcomes your pets to your new home.

There are 18 different floor plans available to residents. Most with balconies. Internet is available in all homes, but if you don’t have a computer, there are business centers with computers, printers, copiers and such throughout the campus. From large studio to two bedrooms, all homes are being updated to include granite countertops and new kitchen cabinets, carpeting and more to match the new apartment homes that were opened in the summer of 2008. With full kitchens you can choose to cook your meals at home or enjoy “My Choice Dining” at one of two restaurant style dining rooms or the Bistro. Executive Chef Adam Pazder is one of two on-staff registered dietitians to assure meals are both delicious and healthy. They also cater private parties in any of the attractive entertainment rooms available to residents.

Whether it’s with new friends, or friends from the old neighborhood, the designers of Judson Park have created view ‘niches’ from ‘tables with a view’, to old fashioned ‘rumpus’ rooms complete with large screen TV’s and private family sized dining rooms to entertain residents’ families when they arrive at Judson Park for a special celebration. Judson has three ‘hotel’ rooms available at a very reasonable fee for resident’s guests to stay overnight!

Of course, everywhere you go in Judson Park boasts that million dollar view, but residents don’t have to be rich to enjoy it.

“We’re affordable for middle America; homeowners with a pension,” said Ramona Sirois, Director of Sales and Marketing. ”There are varying financial options available, including some rental,” she explained.

For more information about these options, contact Ramona at 206-870-6639 or click here.

Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the variety of activities available throughout the campus. Fitness coordinator Ken Ray facilitates groups enjoying Hiking, Golfing, Walking and Water Aerobics. It’s not unusual to see the walking group enjoying brisk walks through Des Moines in an early morning, and oftentimes hiking at Mt. Rainier and Saltwater Park. Ken also coordinates yoga, tai chi and arthritis classes as well as oversees the gym. If you consider shooting Pool an aerobic exercise, they’ve even got a pool table for your daily workout!

Residents are also encouraged to take part serving on various boards and taking part in volunteer opportunities throughout the campus.

From time to time, health challenges arise for seniors, and Judson Park’s full array of health care services are there to help. As a CCRC(Continuing Care Retirement Community) residents are provided assisted living and skilled nursing services if needed. There’s also a Health Center (www.judsonpark.com/services/skilled_nursing) on the campus providing long and short term care as well as out-patient care for both residents and those patients outside the community. If you don’t live there, but choose to rehab at the Health Center, all you need is your doctor or case manager’s referral.

A host of services are available at the Health Center include:

• 24-hour nursing coverage
• Private and semi-private rooms
• Compassionate and licensed staff
• On-site rehabilitation services
• Dementia/Alzheimer’s care
• Hospice services
• Wound care
• Assistance with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Three healthy meals and snacks
• Medication management
• Recreation therapy/activities
• Social services
• Pastoral services
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• In-house beauty salon
• Bedside telephone, cable hook-up
• Medicare and Medicaid Approved

“The Health Center’s benefit to residents is that they can return home and can rehab right next door. They’ve got a whole neighborhood of friends who will support their rehab,” Ramona told WLB.

Exclusive in Washington State at Judson Park is Masterpiece Living a research-based approach developed in partnership with Mayo Clinic that encompasses many components combined to assure that older adults not only age well, but age successfully. Call the friendly staff at Judson Park to find out what Masterpiece Living can do for you.

Judson also offers Posit Science, a computer-based brain fitness program designed to strengthen memory, concentration, listening skills and overall brain health. Residents say that it’s the most rewarding form of exercise they’ve ever experienced.

To enhance their continuum of care this winter Judson will be opening their Memory Support Program. Located on the campus, Memory Support will provide homes for those affected by dementia and memory loss. These homes will provide a sanctuary where internal and external realities coexist without conflict. These assisted living-level homes will provide a therapeutic environment, creative activities and a well-trained staff who will help residents feel safe, secure and valued.

Judson Park opened in 1964 at 23600 Marine View Drive on a hill in Des Moines, overlooking Puget Sound and the Olympics. Since then they have grown to what you see today–200 residents living in the apartment homes; 30 living in assisted living; the health center; and soon will offer a home for 16 residents in memory support. They are affiliated with ABHOW, nationally known as pioneers in senior services and retirement housing.

If you are looking for a vital, exciting place to call home in your retirement years (you only need to be 62 years old to move in) check into Judson Park Senior Retirement Living. You can contact them at 206-870-6639 to arrange a visit or click here for more information.

Plan on about a 90 minute tour, and of course lunch!

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