The Neighborhoods at Brookview

From the Administrator’s DeskI am extremely excited to announce that we are now a 5 STAR facility. There are only 19 facilities in South Dakota that can say they are a 5 STAR facility, and we are fortunate enough to be in that elite group. Our great group of dedicated and loving care givers have helped make that goal a reality.

I am also excited to announce that we have been awarded the A.B.L.E. award from the Brookings Committee For People Who have Disabilities. This is a wonderful award that recognizes the outstanding commitment of a business or public entity in fulfilling the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our beautiful award is on display at the reception desk if you would like to check it out.

We received the results from our Resident/Family Satisfaction Survey, and I am proud to report that 91% of you said would recommend us to others, and 92% of you were overall satisfied with your stay with us. These surveys are sent out to residents and families twice a year, typically in June and December. The information that we get from these surveys is extremely important and I truly do value your comments on these surveys as well.

I want to thank all of you for your continued support of The Neighborhoods at Brookview.

Jason HanssenAdministrator

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Since our move into our new home, the residents have been busy with a variety of both neighborhood activities and Town Center happenings. The Town Center continues to offer daily large group activities, from church services to craft projects to music events, all keeping the residents active and busy in the afternoons. Our “MOVIE MATINEES” on Saturdays are a big hit. With fresh popcorn and cold sodas, the residents enjoy watching movies in our large group room on the big screen. We continue to have a variety of music groups that come in to perform for the residents as well.

On August 30 we had our first Neighborhoods at Brookview resident/family picnic! The entire week was very hot, with fear that we would have to postpone the picnic, but Friday turned out to be absolutely perfect! We were lucky enough to have Sarantis and Kosta Theodosopoulos roast a 200+ pound pig for this event! It was fun to watch the pig roast all day, and the residents made numerous trips outside to watch the action. The turn-out was great, figuring we had around 240 people at the event (residents/staff included). The night was capped off with performances from the SDSU dance team! It was a great event and fun was had by all.

September 5 residents and staff tried their luck at fishing at Lake Oakwood. This being a yearly trip, the sign up for residents was great with a total of 16 taking part! Even though they did not catch a “wall hanger,” fun was had by all!

October finds us with more exciting things taking place in the Town Center. We have a dog show planned, a wine tasting presentation from Schade Vineyard and our yearly trick-or-treating event! Please watch the monthly calendar that is mailed out for more details.

Like other months, we are always in need of volunteers for both group activities and one-to-ones with residents! Also, we are looking for new entertainment to come in for the residents, so if you are an entertainer of any kind or know someone that is, please tell them to contact us! Hope the fall months find you all happy and healthy! We look forward to seeing you all. As always, the coffee is always on!

Elizabeth TroxellHousehold Coordinator

Activities Update

News from around The Neighborhoods

Amanda Uecker, CTRSActivity Director

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It has been a busy couple months moving and settling in to our new home, and now it feels that we have found our routine and know our way around! Over the summer we have enjoyed several fun household activities. On the 4th of July, we had a special meal that our residents chose and helped to cook. We had fried chicken, watermelon, potato salad, deviled eggs, corn on the cob, baked beans and fruit pizza for desert. After the meal we spent time out on the patio shooting fireworks and drinking iced tea.

We have had several root beer float parties, baking days, Wii Bowling, homemade ice cream, and pizza parties. We discovered during the pizza parties the favorite pizza was Canadian bacon and pineapple. As we continue to make these households our home, we will continue to add fun activities and welcome your suggestions!

—The Neighborhood Staff of Oak Lane and Birch Way

Tough Enough to Wear PinkA Tough Enough To WEAr Pink assistance program (PINKAP) is available for uninsured and underinsured patients to help pay for breast biopsies, breast ultrasounds and lymphedema therapy services received from Brookings Health System. PINKAP also applies to post-mastectomy products and services purchased at Brookings Health System/Avera Home Medical Equipment store. The store, on the corner of 22nd Ave and Yorkshire Dr., has trained fitter, Renia Arneson, on staff.

Through the sale of t-shirts from the Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign, the Swiftel Center has raised over $30,000 to support cancer patients in the Brookings community. The Swiftel Center works with Brookings Health System Foundation to effectively disburse those funds. As a result, PINKAP was established and the Brookings Health System/Avera Home Medical Equipment store is now able to provide post-mastectomy products. Application forms for PINKAP are available at Brookings Health System Foundation or the Brookings Health System/Avera Home Medical Equipment store.

Renia Arneson, Garment Fitter

Aiming to Inspire Health Sporting Clays FundraiserOver $17,700 in Net Proceeds Raised, Funds Go to Brookings Health System Outreach Specialty Clinic

Over 100 hunting and firearm enthusiasts supported Brookings Health System Foundation August 15 at the fourth annual Aiming to Inspire Health sporting clays fundraiser. The event, presented by First Bank & Trust, was held at Medary Creek Hunt Club, rural Aurora, S.D.

“BAsEd uPon ThE iniTiAl TAlly from sponsorships and shooting registrations, the event raised approximately $17,775 in net proceeds, all of which will go to help furnish and equip the new outreach specialty clinic at Brookings Health System’s hospital,” said Foundation Development Officer Barb Anderson.

The new clinic, scheduled for completion fall 2013, will have a separate entrance, three exam rooms, a procedure room and office space for the visiting doctors. The clinic will occupy remodeled space from the former nursing home, Brookview Manor.

Hunter Jensen of Brookings walked away with the top youth under 16 shooter award with a score of 23. Rod Brandenburger was the top adult shooter with a score of 42. Both received a $100 Scheels gift card. Second place in the adult category went to Rich Widman, shooting a score of 37. Helsper & Mahlke was the top team with a score of 128. Team members Reed Mahlke, Chad Bortnem, Dustin Kjelden and Robert Winter each received a $75 Scheels gift card.

Participants who hit a ghost clay during their round were entered into a drawing. As a result, Daryl Englund, Rick Holm and Carter Shoup each won hunting gear from Kjergaard Sports of Lake Benton, Minn. Allen Gordon won a pair of binoculars when his name was drawn from the 74 early bird deadline registrations.

The event also included free hunting dog demonstrations by dog breeder Rod Brandenburger. Topics covered obedience, bird/game pointing, tracking and retriever training.

“Our heartfelt thanks go out to all of our sponsors, volunteers and participants who helped make the event a success this year,” said Anderson.

In addition to First Bank & Trust, event sponsors include Avera Medical Group Brookings, Larson Manufacturing, Mansheim State Farm, Helsper & Mahlke, P.C., Clark Drew Construction, Falcon Plastics, Sodexo Food Services, Horty Elving Architects, Sanford Health Brookings Clinic, HyVee, Twin City Fan, Rude’s Home Furnishings, Loft on the Level, Cubby’s Sports Bar & Grill, Banner Associates, Clites Electric, Kerry’s Sprinklers, Omnicare, Eide Bailly, Pheasant Restaurant, The Exchange, Bankstar Financial, Outlaw Graphics, Back in Motion Chiropractic, Muth Electric, Heartland Vet Clinic, Kreiser’s Inc., Earthbend and Courtesy Plumbing.

The event was also supported by in kind contributions from Brookings Radio, Kjergaard Sports, Scheels Sioux Falls, Runnings, Dacotah Bank, Central Business, Minuteman Press, Swiftel Center, Walmart, Brookings Register and Town & Country Shopper.

Brookings Health System Foundation works to cultivate philanthropic gifts to support charity health care for those less fortunate; health and wellness education; facility, equipment, and technology upgrades; and other needs as they arise at Brookings Health System.

For more information about Brookings Health System Foundation or how you may contribute, please contact Foundation Officer Barb Anderson at (605) 696-8855 or foundation@brookingshealth.org.

Winners from the fourth annual Aiming to Inspiring Health Fundraiser include, from left to right, Rich Widman, Hunter Jensen, top youth, Daryl Englund, Carter Shoup and Rod Brandenburger, top adult.

The Neighborhoods at Brookview earns 5-Star Rating on Nursing Home Compare

New quality data recently issued on Nursing Home Compare shows The Neighborhoods at Brookview recently earned an overall five-star rating, the highest score possible for skilled nursing homes.

“Our dedicated staff has worked hard to earn this rating, both at our new facility and our old facility, Brookview Manor,” said Administrator Jason Hanssen. “We’ve setup teams to focus on quality enhancements, developed processes for interventions and are always prepared for the state health department survey. The new rating reflects our focus on providing high quality care to residents.”

Nursing Home Compare allows consumers to compare information quality of care information on every Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home in the country. It provides residents and their families the ability to make informed decisions on where to seek care.

Overall star rating is based on health inspections, quality measures and staffing. Star ratings are based on a one to five star scale, with more stars indicating better quality.

The Neighborhoods at Brookview skilled nursing home offers short and long-term care to

residents. The facility embraces the household model of care which aims to create a homelike, social setting for residents. Staff incorporates the five person-directed values in care: Choice, Dignity, Respect, Self-Determination and Purposeful Living.

The Neighborhoods at Brookview Staff

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The Neighborhoods at Brookview has been chosen as a recipient of the A.B.L.E. (Ability, Belief, Leadership and Effort to Achieve Access For All) Award for 2013, presented by the Brookings Committee for People who have Disabilities.

The A.B.L.E. Award is presented annually to recognize the outstanding commitment of a business or public entity in fulfilling the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The Neighborhoods at Brookview is a 79-bed, non-profit skilled nursing home that offers short and long-term care to individuals of all ages. Opened in 2013, the facility supports the natural patterns of home life and provides fully accessibly spaces and opportunities for residents, guests and staff.

Inside the main doors is the Town Center. The Town Center is the heart of social activity within the facility and acts as the community’s Main Avenue. Here residents may gather for social interaction with each other and loved ones, including religious services, coffee, and purchasing sundries.

All connected by the Town Center, the facility includes 3 neighborhoods. The neighborhoods each include 2 households, complete with a kitchen, living spaces, private family dining rooms and other amenities besides the individual resident rooms.

The Neighborhoods at Brookview named Winner of 2013 A.B.L.E. Award

Each resident room is between 235-240 square feet and features independent temperature control, directly piped oxygen, and a private accessible bathroom with a heat lamp and roll in shower among many other features.

The facility also includes a state of the art therapy center, providing rehabilitation services for residents or on an outpatient basis. Besides exercise areas and equipment, the therapy center includes two separate treatment rooms, a full kitchen, a full bathroom as well as a therapy garden.

It is the Committee’s intention to highlight the efforts of an outstanding business or entity, which in turn may motivate others to provide improved accessibility to goods, services and recreational opportunities. Since 1996, there have been 67 nominees for the A.B.L.E. Award.

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Making a New House Feel Like HomeResidents and staff officially moved into their new home, The Neighborhoods at Brookview, on June 4. Over the summer staff and residents have settled in their new home, embracing new amenities and keeping old traditions.

Town Center is the heart of social activity at The Neighborhoods. As the community’s Main Avenue, residents gather here to sit under the tree at the indoor park or purchase coffee or sundries at the Country Store and Coffee Shoppe. It also includes the chapel, library and salon.

The Maple Ridge Transitional Care Unit is dedicated to providing uninterrupted recuperation for those who no longer need the full resources of a hospital yet who still require medical attention while they rehabilitate. This household’s goal is to help people return home or to an appropriate community facility.

Ray LaRoche, resident and honorary campaign chair for the Foundation’s “Make this House a Home Campaign,” officially cut the ribbon to open the new facility on Friday, May 31.

Therapy is a key component of The Neighborhoods. The therapy center was developed for all aspects of daily life. In addition to exercise areas and equipment to help improve mobility and strength, it includes a full kitchen and bathroom to help people re-learn how to function in the home environment.

Just like Brookview Manor, The Neighborhoods at Brookview holds a wide range of activities for residents. Several activities are held in the community room, also referred to as the great room.

Want to learn more about The Neighborhoods at Brookview? Visit www.brookingshealth.org/Neighborhoods or call (605) 696-8700 or (866) 945-2146.

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In 2011 when Brookings Health System began working on plans for The Neighborhoods at Brookview, the family of Dena Bleeker, who passed away in April 2011, made a donation in her honor with hopes the new facility would include a designated place for worship.

Mrs. Bleeker, formerly of Volga, was a resident of Brookview Manor for over nine years. Throughout that time, Dena participated in the Sunday afternoon devotion time, but her children noted that their mother did not identify with this activity in the same way she had previously associated with “going to church.”

After Dena’s passing, her family became acquainted with Pastor Gregg TeBeest, Brookings Health System’s chaplain. This led to discussions with the Brookings Health System Foundation about a chapel as a way to enhance spiritual life for those unable to attend church.

Thanks in part to the gift from Mrs. Bleeker’s family, we now have the beautiful chapel where residents and their families can worship. In addition to the financial gift, Dena’s son, Marvin Bleeker, also hand-carved a wooden cross that now hangs in the chapel.

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Pastor Gregg TeBeest

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In MemoriamWe extend our condolences to the families and friends of the following individuals who have passed away at The Neighborhoods at Brookview over the past three months:

It was an honor to know and serve each of them and their families.

• Lester Albertsen

• LeRoy Carlson

• Richard Fehl

• Weldon Huska

• Marie Mathison

• Carol Perry

• Irma Vandersluis

• George Whitehead

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