Autumn Grace Ventilation Care

Mission

Our mission is to provide our clients/residents a positive experience in a friendly environment. We provide the joy of living along with the supplemental care necessary for individuals who are ventilator dependent and those requiring 24-hour specialized nursing care. We focus on the individual strengths and needs of our residents. We strive to satisfy each individual's specific needs and concerns with personal dignity.

Licensed Staff

We provide 24 x 7 Nursing. Our staff members include a Registered Nurse (RN, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Vent Care Assistants (Certified Nursing Assistants).

 

 

 

Licensed Facility

Autumn Grace is a Foster Care Home licensed by the State of Minnesota, Department of Human Services.

Staff Training

All licensed staff are trained annually on:

• Ventilators
• Tube feeding
• Tracheostomy care
• Suctioning
• Bowel and incontinence programs
• Medication administration
• CPR/First Aid
• Behavior management
• Communication techniques
• Personal care
• Provision of considerate and compassionate care
• Other training as needed per resident needs

Services

• Assessment of needs and abilities
• Individualized treatment plans
• Tracheostomy care
• Bowel and incontinence programs
• Suctioning
• Tube feeding
• RN case management
• Referrals for Other Services
• Health screening and monitoring
• Security coded entry
• Companionship and support
• Involvement in social activities
• Discussion of daily current events
• Arts and crafts
• Field trips to community social events
• Assistance with daily living activities
• Healthy meals and great snacks
• Support services for residents and caretakers
• Medication assistance / management
• Laundry services
• Housekeeping services
• Assistance with medical appointment and community events
• Transportation via handicap equipped vehicle
• Other cares/services as needed per resident
• All aspects of personal care

Snacks and Meals

Meals are prepared with the individual dietary needs and/or restrictions per Doctor's orders as well as likes and dislikes. Meal adaptations include, but are not limited to:

• No added salt (NAS)
• Low cholesterol
• Diabetic
• Weight control
• Tube feeding

Currently Available

Autumn Grace Ventilation Unit

- 1 Private Room

Some Payment Options

• CAC and CADI Waivers - Medical Assistance through the county
• Insurance if covered by plan
• Private Pay

Other Entities

Autumn Grace Assisted Living Facility, providing care exclusively for individuals with Memory Loss

Natural Surroundings Adult Day Care Center, providing quality, comfortable, licensed adult day care services for individuals who live at home yet require attention and care during the day while loved ones are at work or are in need of respite.

Meadows Ridge Assisted Living (Coming Soon) - caring for various populations.

Community Involvement

2009 ALS walk
Grace Senior Services, Inc. participated as the 'papa joe's pALS' team in honor of Joseph Winter, a resident of the Autumn Grace Foster Care / Vent Unit. Joe has suffered with ALS since being diagnosed in 1996. The Autumn Grace team raised over $3,000 of the $41,550 total raised during the Mankato walk. The total amount raised across Minnesota and North Dakota was $554,000.

The next ALS walk will be held in mid April 2010. If you are interested in walking with the papa joe's pALS team 2010 team, contact Heather Bass at 507-388-0645. Visit the Minnesota ALS Association for additional information or to join a support group.

 

2009 Walk to Defeat ALS - 'pappa joes pALS' Team

 

 

We recognize the great need for specialized care in an alternative setting for ventilator dependent individuals and those who require 24-hour specialized nursing care.

We look forward to hearing from you and would enjoy giving you a special tour. For more information, call (507) 388-0640.