On Saturday, a new option for Senior care and housing opened its doors to residents in Jasper. Adina Place opened in the former Sunrise Village building, which has been empty since the nursing home closed two years ago.
Adina Place, which is owned by Moden Medical Group, aims to take a different approach to senior housing, said CEO Dr. Joseph Yoon. The business will be geared toward independent living in a family-style atmosphere, but will also have close coordination between physicians and staff in order to best serve residents. It will have a physician's room within the building, and costs include one visit to the facility per month along with telemedicine services.
Common areas include a family room, television area, recreational room, and round tables in the eating area. In the rest of the building, which has undergone an extensive renovation, there are twenty-three beds available in individual apartments. Each apartment contains a handicapped-accessible bathroom with shower, and kitchenette with refrigerator, sink, and cabinets. Two apartments are currently able to house couples, while the rest are individual residences. Laundry services, three meals per day, and housekeeping are provided, and additional, assisted living-type services are available.
As the business grows, Nursing Supervisor Teresa Drey intends to bring in different recreational opportunities such as bingo, twice-weekly drawing lessons, and performances. She will also be developing close connections to family members.
With those connections, she said, "I can do what I can to make sure [residents] stay healthy."
As a business in a small town, Adina Place will develop close ties within the community by providing services outside the building. Take and bake meals will be available within the next few weeks, as the business has acquired Chef Omar Thornton, who is well-known in Garretson for his former business, O So Good.
"We realized we needed to share his resources with the community, and utilize his talent in a bigger way than just this center," said Dr. Yoon.
"Dr. Yoon is not only helping you feel good [as a physician] but trying to help heal with food," said Thornton. Three meals per day will be offered to residents, along with fresh fruit and vegetables morning, noon and night. Thornton said he's looking forward to learning from the residents.
"They are a wealth of knowledge," he said. While he may offer cooking classes to residents, he's certain they'll teach him more than he could teach them.
Adina Place intends to offer home health care services in the near future as well, which will allow those who are still in their home to stay in that environment. Dr. Yoon stated the take and bake meals will also help with that service.
Those who are interested in learning more about becoming a resident are encouraged to visit adinaplacejasper.com or call (507) 348-8620.
