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Menus: All menus are prepared by a dietician and
according to Title 22 Regulations. All homes can accommodate special
dietary needs such as PKU, diabetic menus, pureed meals and weight loss/gain issues.
Transportation: Transportation to and from day
programs, doctor & dental appointments, outings and miscellaneous
needs are provided on a consistent, safe and comfortable basis. Hearts of
Gold Care Homes, Inc. maintains a wheelchair lift vehicle that provides
for the temporary or continuous needs of the nonambulatory consumer.
Medical:
All
staff members who care for consumers with special medical needs are
trained by professional medical consultants. Medication disbursement is
checked daily by both the House Manager and Administrator. Dr.
Markopoulos or his nurse practitioner are on-call for questions or visits
seven days per week.
Residence: All Hearts of Gold Homes are located in
wonderful neighborhoods. Consumers are provided with a sturdy, comfortable
bed, chest of drawers, bed stand and closet. Rooms are decorated to
provide flavor and warmth. In some homes these are private rooms,
but most consumers share large bedrooms with a compatible room
mate. Personality and behavioral challenges are considered when
finding a room mate for new consumers. All homes are air conditioned to
provide summer comfort. Most homes have wheel chair accessible showers.
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