Foulkeways At Gwynedd

THE MISSION OF FOULKEWAYS AT GWYNEDD IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR SENIORS BASED UPON QUAKER PRINCIPLES THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, INNOVATIVE LIVING, RESPECT, SECURITY AND CHOICE.

HEALTH CARE SERVICE PROGRAM: THE BASIS FOR ALL FOULKEWAYS HEALTH SERVICES IS A PRIMARY CARE MODEL FOR THOSE OVER 65 CONSISTING OF HEALTH MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION FOR SELF-CARE, APPROPRIATE SCREENING, MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE ILLNESS, MONITORING OF CHRONIC DISEASE AND ACHIEVEMENT OF DIGNIFIED DEATH. THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS NEEDS OF RESIDENTS ARE ADDRESSED AT ALL LEVELS OF CARE. MOST RESIDENTS RECEIVE PRIMARY CARE FROM ONSITE PHYSICIANS WHO ARE BOARD CERTIFIED IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE. HEALTH PROMOTION AND MAINTENANCE: RESIDENTS AT ANY LEVEL OF CARE MAY TAKE PART IN THE WELLNESS PROGRAM. THE FITNESS CENTER, INCLUDING AN INDOOR 65' BY 25' POOL (EQUIPPED WITH CHAIR LIFTS FOR HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY) AND A FULLY EQUIPPED EXERCISE FACILITY IS AVAILABLE TO ALL RESIDENTS, PRIORITY LIST MEMBERS AND STAFF. INDEPENDENT LIVING RESIDENTS ARE CONSIDERED ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THEIR INDEPENDENCE IN ALL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLS) AND INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (IADLS). PERSONAL CARE (ABINGTON HOUSE) - RESIDENTS REQUIRE MINIMAL TO MODERATE ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. NURSING FACILITY (GWYNEDD HOUSE) - THE MAJORITY OF NURSING CARE RESIDENTS ARE IN THEIR 90'S AND OFTEN HAVE A STRONG PREFERENCE TO BE TREATED WITH LESS INVASIVE TECHNOLOGIES AT FOULKEWAYS. STAFF EDUCATION AND TRAINING: REQUIRED REGULATORY SEMINARS ARE PROVIDED ANNUALLY EITHER IN PERSON, USING A POWERPOINT DECK OR THROUGH ELECTRONIC TRAINING. ONGOING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED ON A MONTHLY BASIS TO NURSING STAFF.

OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES INCLUDE AMOUNTS PAID FOR GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (INCLUDING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS), HOUSEKEEPING EXPENSES, UTILITY EXPENSE, REAL ESTATE TAXES, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION AND INTEREST.

DINING SERVICES PROGRAM: FOULKEWAYS OFFERS RESIDENTS AND STAFF THREE MEALS PER DAY IN FOUR DIFFERENT DINING VENUES. ALONG WITH REGULAR MEAL SERVICE, CATERING IS OFFERED TO COMPLIMENT THE RESIDENT'S CULINARY NEEDS ON A REQUESTED BASIS. THERE ARE DIETITIANS ON THE TEAM WHO PRESENT EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS TO ALL RESIDENTS ON NUTRITIONAL AWARENESS AND HEALTHY EATING. ONE DIETITIAN SUPPORTS CARE PLANS DEVELOPED FOR ALL PERSONAL CARE AND NURSING CARE RESIDENTS AS WELL AS REVIEWING THE NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM OFFERED TO ALL RESIDENTS. A SECOND DIETITIAN IS SPECIFICALLY TASKED WITH WELLNESS RELATED PRESENTATIONS AND PROGRAMS AND ONE-ON-ONE NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING FOR RESIDENTS WHO REQUEST CONSULTATION. DURING 2023 THE DINING SERVICES PROGRAM AGAIN PARTNERED WITH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT (MCIU) TO PROVIDE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING TO DISABLED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE MCIU TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.

THE MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT: THE DEPARTMENT PROVIDES BUILDING AND PROPERTY SUPPORT FOR RESIDENTS WHO LIVE ON THE CAMPUS OF FOULKEWAYS AND MAINTAINS THE WORK AREAS OF THE EMPLOYEES WHO CARE FOR THEM. SPECIFICALLY, THE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING AND REPAIRING OVER 475,000 SQUARE FEET OF BUILDINGS AND 120 ACRES OF LAND. THE BUILDINGS INCLUDE 258 GARDEN AND TWO-STORY APARTMENTS, A PERSONAL CARE BUILDING WITH 82 SUITES AND 7 SINGLE ROOMS AND A NURSING FACILITY WITH 43 ROOMS. AREAS USED BY THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY INCLUDE A COMMUNITY CENTER WITH AN AUDITORIUM, FINE DINING VENUE, CAFE, BANK, ACTIVITIES AREAS AND MAIN OFFICES. THE DEPARTMENT IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR PERFORMING UPGRADES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO APARTMENTS, PERSONAL CARE ROOMS AND NURSING CARE ROOMS THAT ARE BEING RE-OCCUPIED BY NEW RESIDENTS. AREAS SPECIFICALLY FOR NURSING STAFF, HOUSEKEEPING, DINING SERVICES AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ARE ALSO SUPPORTED.