The FDA has recently approved a second booster of either the Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for individuals who are 50 years of age or older. Since older individuals generally are at a higher risk of infection, and may experience more severe symptoms if they catch COVID-19, the vaccine boost is intended to ensure those at a higher risk are still protected.
For many people, there often comes a time when a close relative is no longer able to live successfully on their own. This often opens a confusing can of worms as families try to determine what course of action is best for their loved one. With so many options, such as in-home care, agencies, family caregiving, and nursing options, it can be hard to know where to start. On top of that, there are so many aspects of care to consider. Caregivers may need to ensure a loved one receives proper nutrition, will have to consider medication management, or might have to factor in mobility issues. All these factors can be overwhelming, and often families do not know where to start.
Nothing is more important to us than the health and safety of our residents and staff. At Pacifica Senior Living, we are going above and beyond in the face of COVID-19 to minimize the risk of infection throughout our communities, implementing new precautions to reduce the spread of illness.
As we transition into the new year, many families are experiencing the impact of rising food costs and nationwide labor shortages. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a lasting impact on our economy, creating challenges for companies and organizations nationwide.
In the face of the pandemic, many families are turning to long-term care for peace of mind. The rising costs of food and labor can create concerns about the costs of care, but we want to reassure families that we are striving to maintain affordability at Pacifica Senior Living.
We are budgeting accordingly for the year ahead without impacting our residents’ quality of life through unnecessary cutbacks. We will continue to provide delicious and filling menu options at our communities, serving recipes our residents love.
Our social calendar will proceed with fun, stimulating events, creating ongoing opportunities for residents to have fun. We are continuing to follow COVID-19 safety precautions while providing chances for residents to make friends and bond over their shared interests.
Above all, our staff will continue to provide the same level of compassionate, attentive care families have grown to expect from Pacifica Senior Living, and our administrators are going above and beyond to make sure we maintain a high staff-to-resident ratio.
We are striving to minimize the impact of rising costs on our communities, providing the same quality of care while maintaining affordability for families. We welcome families to learn more about the monthly rates at Pacifica Senior Living by chatting with us below -- we offer free, personalized quotes, helping families get a better idea of what they’ll pay if they decide to call our residence home.
Families are welcome to request more information about our communities and our monthly rates by chatting with us below, or by calling our friendly team.
Each year, the Alzheimer’s Association sponsors fundraising and awareness events nationwide. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the largest collaboration of awareness happening in the nation, bringing senior living communities, their staff, and their residents together in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
World Hospice and Palliative Care Day was recognized on October 9th as a way to bring attention to the important role end-of-life care plays in an individual’s comfort during the final stages of his or her life.
Hospice care saw its first iteration in 1967, created by Cicely Saunders in England as an effort to establish end-of-life-care practices. Her philosophies spread overseas to the United States, where similar practices were implemented.
In 1987, Dr. Declan Walsh established the first hospital-based palliative care center in Cleveland at the Cleveland Center. When Medicare authorized formal hospice care in the 1990s, providers across the nation began to make larger strides in the field of palliative care. World Hospice and Palliative Card Day was established in 2005, and has been celebrated across America in the nearly two decades since.
On World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, we at Pacifica Senior Living take a moment to celebrate our hospice and palliative caregivers. Palliative caregivers go above and beyond to help their residents feel comfortable and at-ease during their stay in hospice, creating a soothing transition for those living with terminal illness.
We invite families to learn more about our hospice and palliative care options by chatting with us below. When our communities are not able to provide palliative care, we are happy to help families make arrangements with nearby providers. We believe all individuals deserve access to quality palliative care, as it serves a vital role in a person’s life as they approach its final stages.
To learn more about our hospice and palliative care options, reach out to a community near you. We look forward to serving you!
Argentum has released their 2021 rankings of senior living providers across the United States, and Pacifica Senior Living is proud to announce that we have ranked among the Top 20 Nationwide for Senior Living Overall, and are the 14th Largest Assisted Living provider in the United States.
Argentum is the leading association in the United States providing dedicated support for companies managing resident-centered retirement living communities. Since the company was formed in 1990, they have strived to promote enhanced quality, and highlight those senior living communities that are going above and beyond to provide exceptional care nationwide. Each year, Argentum collects data and ranks senior living providers across America in order to help families learn more about which Senior Living companies have properties or communities which are located throughout their region of the country.
Pacifica Senior Living has 7,924 units total and 3,915 Assisted Living units across the United States, meaning we rank as the 20th largest provider for senior living nationwide. In more specialized categories, we also rank as the 8th largest provider of Memory Care, and the 14th largest provider for Assisted Living across the country.
Our communities are located across the Western half of the United States as well as along the East Coast. Families will find Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care at our communities, each providing a customized approach that puts residents at the center of their routine. Being the one of the largest providers of Senior Living accommodations in the United States means that we have more opportunities to help those seeking residences nearby, and it also means we have a wide variety of communities and care options to choose from, which helps potential residents ensure they find the best fit for their needs.
Families are welcome to learn more about their nearest Pacifica Senior Living communities by using our residence locator. We welcome families to tour our communities, getting a firsthand look at what it means to call Pacifica Senior Living home.
Each year during the month of October as we recognize this time period as Breast Cancer Awareness month and join with many around the world in raising awareness of this disease. On the third Friday of this specially recognized month, we set it aside to recognize National Mammography Day.