For nearly 40 years, our memory care senior care facility in Rialto, CA, has been a trusted choice for families seeking expert support for loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s. We’re dedicated to delivering around-the-clock care in a nurturing, home-like setting, focusing on compassion, dignity, and personalized assistance that helps each resident maintain their highest level of physical and cognitive ability.
Personal Care
Meals
Mountain View Centers provides 3 delicious, nutritious meals and in-between snacks. Special diet prescribed by the physician, such as low sodium, diabetic, or pureed diet, is also provided. Meals are served in our elegant dining room. Our staff will feed residents if the resident cannot self-feed.
With as-needed assistance, our residents prepare three well-balanced meals per day. Meals are prepared in compliance with the USDA basic food group guide. The home provides for any special diet requirements that are prescribed by the resident’s doctor or dietitian.
Medication Management
Impact of challenging behaviors:
Over Medication/Chemical RestraintJanet was at Assisted Living with a private nurse who monitored blood pressure and medication doses. Side effects were numerous, so with her doctor’s help, most of the medications were discontinued. Since then, she has lived for 8 1/2 years.
Our Solution: 75-80% of our residents are not on psychotropic medication. So residents and family can enjoy the quality of life at every stage of the disease.
Side Effects of Medication
Dorothy was given several psychotropic medications because of her combativeness and inability to sleep at night. When she was taking medication, she was more confused and could not find the bathroom, so she had more accidents; she started to fall and broke a hip. She had surgery and could not walk. It was not Alzheimer’s but the medication that made her go downhill.
Our Solution: Working with physicians to determine the need for medication allows us to reduce the psychotropic medications and the side effects of it. Staff knowledge about what is usual behavior and how to manage the behavior will provide the best solution for Dementia/Alzheimer’s patients at Mountain View Alzheimer’s Center.
How to reduce the impact?
- Trained staff
- Activity
- Specifically designed to address behavioral concerns
- Comfort of the home environment
- Daily structured routine
- Caring for staff with love and patience
Activities
Mountain View Centers provides creative and stimulating activities designed for residents at various functional levels to increase mental stimulation. Our staff encourages self-expression through stimulating music, dance, exercise, and art programs. Our staff also encourages participation in preferred group activities and offers alternatives to those who decline group activities.
Mountain View Cottages residents will participate in home and community-based activities regularly. Fun and educational activities are designed based on the resident’s level of functioning to reduce confusion and anxiety. We encourage self-expression through music, dance, exercise, and art programs. We identify and respect each individual’s desires and interests. Activities will include, but not be limited to, activities such as:
- Socialization is achieved through activities such as group discussion and conversation, recreation, arts, crafts, music, and care of pets.
- Daily living skills/activities which foster and maintain independent functioning.
- Leisure time activities, cultivating personal interests and pursuits, and encouraging leisure-time activities with other residents.
- Physical activities such as games, sports, and exercise develop and maintain strength, coordination, and range of motion.
- Participation in community group activities, such as senior citizen groups and service clubs.
Housekeeping and Laundry
Medical and Dental Care
Transportation
Hospice Care
Palliative care is specialized medical care for those with serious illnesses. At Mountain View Centers, we focus on providing patients with relief from the symptoms, pain, and stress of a serious illness. We hope to improve the quality of life for both the patient and the family.
Hospice Care helps family members manage the practical details and emotional challenges of caring for a dying loved one. Hospice and palliative care is a combination of the two, as needed. With hospice and palliative care, the patients, caregivers, family, and friends get peace of mind when they need it most. It’s about humane and compassionate care.
Hospice services are often provided by a hospice agency in conjunction with Mountain View Staff. Hospice services include:
- Hospice nurse
- Support staff
- Clergy
- Social workers
- Counselors
- Mountain View staff
Prohibited Health Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Whether you are a family member seeking the best care for your loved one or an individual interested in joining our community, feel free to reach out to Mountain View Centers.