Recreation

Recreation Therapy

The Recreation Department supports individuality and self worth of each resident by developing leisure activities that promote feelings of competence, control and well being.

Working in concert with the Gentlecare philosophy our services strive to promote continuation of individual's previous lifestyles to the highest degree possible.

The Recreation Department supports building relationships through leisure opportunities between family, residents and volunteers maintaining and developing relationships in communities within and outside the facility.

Recreation supports the need for a safe, secure and accessible environment for all residents.

Recreation programs strive to meet physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of each resident.  A recreation assessment is completed upon admission where input is received from the resident and/or family members to determine which programs are of interest to the resident.

A monthly calendar of programs is available to each resident, as well as, throughout the facility.

Family members are invited and encouraged to join in programs with residents.  Programs include music, 1-1 visits, church, bus drives, gardening, meal groups, community outings, crafts, and many small group therapeutic programs.

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Pastoral Care

Spiritual well being is an important component of care.  Our Pastoral Care Coordinator assists in coordinating weekly church, devotion and memorial services, pastoral care visits, and hymn sings




















Resident and Family Council

Resident and Family Council meetings provide residents and family the opportunity to have input in the happenings of the facility and to express suggestions, concerns, and make recommendations about matters of importance to the residents and the Home.

All residents and family members are encouraged to be a part of this important committee.  The Council meets monthly and minutes of these meetings are distributed and available to all residents.  Family members are welcome to be a voice for a resident who is unable to participate.

Canteen Services

The Recreation Department offers a weekly service for residents who may require personal items picked up in Chester.  The Shoreham Village bus goes to Chester on Wednesday afternoons from 2:00 to 3:30 pm.

Book Mobile Services
Library Services are coordinated through the Volunteer Department.  Large print books, magazines and talking books are available.  New books are dropped off once a month.  Special requests are available.