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Pacifica Senior Living Expands to Kentucky

May 30, 2023 3:38:21 PM / by Carly Dodd, Pacifica Senior Living posted in Community Spotlight, News & Updates

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Pacifica Senior Living is proud to announce that we are expanding to Kentucky, with our first KY location, Colonial Heights Senior Living.

Our bright and inviting community is ideally located in the serene area of Florence, Kentucky, just a short drive from the larger cities of Burlington and Cincinnati. It is a peaceful and secure oasis amidst the quiet suburbs, featuring lovely gardens, walking paths, a scenic gazebo, and striking colonial architecture.

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Senior Living Nurses: Celebrating the Vital Role of our Caregivers

May 4, 2023 10:06:35 AM / by Carly Dodd, Pacifica Senior Living posted in Health and Wellness

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The nurses in senior living communities, from assisted living to memory care communities, Independent living or Skilled nursing facilities, play a key role in establishing the comfort, care, and support our residents need to thrive.

Assisted Living communities aim to offer a balance between independence and care, offering support to residents with the Activities of Daily Living, such as dressing, toileting, grooming, and getting around, as well as nursing support, to ensure the very best quality of life.

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Can Reading Prevent Alzheimers? 8 Benefits of Reading for Seniors

Apr 28, 2023 1:42:25 PM / by Carly Dodd, Pacifica Senior Living posted in Health and Wellness

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Reading is a wonderful pastime that can have a wide range of benefits for both intellectual and emotional health. Between learning about new information with nonfiction books or escaping to new worlds with adventurous fantasy novels, there are so many benefits to diving into a good book.

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Introducing our Latest Community: Gold Country Senior Living

Apr 24, 2023 11:50:11 AM / by Carly Dodd, Pacifica Senior Living posted in Community Spotlight, News & Updates

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Pacifica Senior Living is excited to announce our newest community, Gold Country Senior Living. As we continue to grow and expand, we are bringing new communities into the fold, and growing our Pacifica family.

Gold Country Senior Living is the latest to join our legacy of nearly 100 communities, and 15 years of exceptional senior living care and services throughout the country. We continue to create a lifestyle of independence and peace of mind for each individual and their family across all our communities, providing personalized, compassionate care services with dignity and respect.

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Heritage Hills One of First to Achieve Assisted Living Accreditation

Apr 19, 2023 12:57:05 PM / by Carly Dodd, Pacifica Senior Living posted in Community Spotlight, News & Updates

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Pacifica Senior Living is proud to announce that our Heritage Hills community in North Carolina is one of the first to be granted full Accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, in partnership with the University of North Carolina. The North Carolina Adult Care Home (Assisted Living) Accreditation Pilot Program was first launched in 2021, with the aim to “evaluat[e] the effectiveness of an accreditation process to improve care and outcomes that could inform future changes to the licensure process and requirements,” (University of North Carolina, you can read more about the accreditation pilot program here

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Resident Ambassador Program: How We Welcome Newcomers to Our Community

Apr 13, 2023 7:33:36 AM / by Carly Dodd, Pacifica Senior Living posted in Community Spotlight

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At West Park Senior Living, we truly believe that our community is a family. Whether you have lived with us for years, or are considering making the switch to Senior Living, we welcome each and every resident with open arms, and open hearts.

That is why we have the Resident Ambassador program. While we understand the importance of having welcoming staff and team members - all of whom are very excited each time we welcome a new resident home - more often than not our new residents want to know what life's really like - from the people that actually live there.

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Surf and Turf: Chef Matt's Steak and Shrimp Recipe

Apr 11, 2023 7:00:00 AM / by Carly Dodd, Pacifica Senior Living posted in Dining, Recipes & Nutrition

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Enjoy this flavorful Surf and Turf dish from Chef Matthew Walker of Pacifica Senior Living MenifeeCombining flat iron steak and shrimp, this impressive meal is paired with garlic and black pepper creamy mashed potatoes, and a side of vegetables for a balanced meal that is sure to wow. 

You can find the full recipe for both the steak and mashed potatoes below, so you can try it at home for yourself. Or come visit your local community to try dishes like this one made by our amazing in-house culinary team. You can also learn more about Chef Matthew Walker and his journey into cooking below.

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Day in the Life in a Pacifica Senior Living Assisted Living Community

Mar 30, 2023 2:11:08 PM / by Carly Dodd, Pacifica Senior Living posted in Assisted Living

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Some of the biggest and most common questions we find when talking about Assisted Living surround the idea of what life will ‘actually’ be like for those living in one of our residences. Whether you or a loved one are looking to make the move to Assisted Living, knowing what you are getting into can help you determine if an Assisted Living care facility is right for you, and also prepare you for the move.

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Pet Therapy: How Animals Can Help Seniors Thrive

Mar 22, 2023 11:58:55 AM / by Carly Dodd, Pacifica Senior Living posted in Health and Wellness

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Animals play an amazing and important role in our lives, from working animals to household pets, therapy dogs, or farm animals, connecting with animals can have a profound impact on people. Pets, and animals in general, can bring out the best in us.

Pet and animal assisted therapy has many benefits, especially for older adults. Animal interactions provide a sense of unconditional love, tactile connections, and mental stimulation to seniors and residents of Senior Living communities.

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Benefits of Nature: How Time Outside Can Help Your Mind, Body, & Soul

Mar 17, 2023 11:37:27 AM / by Carly Dodd, Pacifica Senior Living posted in Health and Wellness

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With spring just around the corner, there is no better time to get outside. Being in nature and enjoying time outside has so many benefits for physical and mental health - especially for older adults and seniors.

Outdoor spaces have the power to help improve health and overall psychological wellbeing, can bring a sense of connectedness, and boost both mood and cognitive ability. Overall, spending time in nature can have a profound and positive effect on a number of aspects of our lives, so getting out in the natural world is an important part of our daily lives and routines.

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