The Veranda Special Care Unit

For Persons with Alzheimer's and Dementia

The Veranda is the area’s only Special Care Unit (SCU), as designated by the Illinois Department of Public Health.  The Veranda’s SCU designation means that it meets specific standards, beyond the required regulations of a nursing home.  The specific standards we meet follow along the lines of the Key Elements of Care as outlined by the Alzheimer’s Association.  These Key Elements include: 

• Dementia Care Focus our programs, environment and approaches to care are unique and specific to each person and family as care needs
• Dementia Trained Staff our staff are have specialized training which qualifies them to understand the unique nature of this disease and better work with both residents and families
• Care Planning a process which involves on-going assessment of the each resident’s potential in order to maximize independence
• Individualized Care recognizes the unique capabilities, health, behavior and personal preferences of the individual
• Programming is focused on activities rather than medical care with an emphasis placed on identifying activities which maximize a persons strengths and abilities
• Environment The Veranda is a self-contained dedicated unit, which encourages independence while also promoting safety.