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Pacifica Senior Living Newport Mesa Resident Turns 105

Jun 5, 2023 3:52:49 PM / by Pacifica Senior Living posted in Resident Spotlight

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Sarah S. from Pacifica Senior Living Newport Mesa recently celebrated her 105th birthday, surrounded by friends, family and loved ones. Our team loved being able to share in this special moment with her, and share in her joy at seeing her family come together around her.

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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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Celebrating 15 Years of Pacifica Senior Living

May 23, 2023 9:00:00 AM / by Carly Dodd, Pacifica Senior Living posted in News & Updates

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Pacifica Companies was first founded in 1978, and is a privately-owned family-run real estate firm that operated in multiple countries. In 2008, the company expanded, launching Pacifica Senior Living which focuses on providing compassionate, individualized care to older adults 55 and up. This year, Pacifica Senior Living is excited to celebrate 15 years of excellent senior living care.

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Mother's Day Activities: Unique Ways to Celebrate Mom

May 10, 2023 1:13:38 PM / by Carly Dodd, Pacifica Senior Living posted in Holidays

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Celebrating Mother's Day in a Senior Living Community may look a little different, but there are so many wonderful ways you can spend time with the mothers and motherly figures in your life on this special day. Celebrating together and making memories with one another is a wonderful way to strengthen bonds and enjoy Mother’s Day weekend with the special people in your life.

Whether you are spending the day out and about in town or looking for activities you can do in the comfort of your community, there are so many ways to celebrate. Here are some of our favorite ideas of how you can spend this coming Mother’s Day with your loved ones.

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Senior Living Nurses: Celebrating the Vital Role of our Nurses

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.

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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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Top 10 Questions About Memory Care, Answered

Apr 17, 2023 12:55:08 PM / by Carly Dodd, Pacifica Senior Living posted in Memory Care

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1. What is Memory Care?

Memory care is a Senior Livingcare option that offers specialized care for those living with forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s Disease, memory loss or cognitive impairment. These are typically long-term care communities that feature secure environments, highly trained caregivers and a more advanced level of care.

Memory care focuses on helping individuals stay engaged, enjoy a better quality of life than they might at home, and enjoy a range of social activities and cognitive exercises which can strengthen memory and boost overall wellness.

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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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