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Family Health West's Continuum of Health Care Services |
History: Family Health West, located in Fruita Colorado, has remained on the leading edge of rural health care service delivery for 60 years. Our organization had its beginnings in the mid-1940's as a 20-bed hospital. The hospital was a result of a community effort to provide health care for residents of rural Mesa County in Western Colorado. Local farmers and ranchers drove to Utah and brought back loads of bricks and supplies to build the hospital. Although the hospital weathered many crises in the early years, it survived because of the community's commitment and dedication to maintaining local health care. Family Health West is recognized as a pioneer and Leader & Trendsetter in Health Care Services for individuals of all ages in our community and in the Implementation of Innovative Alzheimer's, Senior and Elder Care.
MISSION: Family Health West's principal programs reflect our organization's dedication and commitment to achieving our mission. We will continue to engage in realigning our approach to providing Quality Health Care Services for individuals of all ages in our community, and Alzheimer's, Senior, and Elder Care. MISSION STATEMENT: "Family Health West will provide each individual with the most appropriate professional care available while maintaining their personal Dignity and supporting the Highest Quality of Life possible." VISION STATEMENT: "To replace the old model of a traditional nursing home with a new model - an Expanded Family Environment where the elderly go to Add Life to their 'Autumn Years' and to meet the Growing Health Care Needs in our Community by Expanding our Health Care Services to Individuals of All Ages. Family Health West's goal is to continue to develop and provide State-of-the-Art Programs that offer the least restrictive social setting, which will result in a Higher Quality of Life for our residents and patients, utilizing a, Loving-Touch approach. Our objective is to continue to provide Physical Rehabilitation Therapy Services and Functional Maintenance Concept of Care Programs through our Therapy, Restorative Nursing, and Activities programs that are aimed at enabling our residents and patients to function at their highest possible level, on a daily basis, ultimately providing Higher Quality of Life, Self-Worth and Dignity. In
Family Health West has over 275 employees serving 245 very special residents and patients who live on our campus. We have been the area's premier provider of Alzheimer's and Elder Care since the mid-1980's. Family Health West fills the niche of providing a Unique Continuum of Health Care based on an Award Winning Social Model for our clientele. To our knowledge there is no duplication of this Continuum of Care in Colorado. Our organization has remained on the leading edge of rural health care service delivery, and has achieved a position of "Excellence" in providing Health Care Services to our Community, including Award Winning Care of Seniors and the Elderly. Family Health West developed and uses a Social Model approach to resident care. In 1997, we opened the doors to "The Main Street Experience" - a Social Model for Alzheimer's and Elder Care. Our model utilizes a new concept in Alzheimer's care designed to stimulate the long-term memories of Alzheimer's patients in a positive and pleasant manner, and to increase the Fun part of the day. The most gratifying merit is the wonderful difference this unique approach is having on the lives of our individual residents. This model offers a Family Environment designed to enhance the Quality of Life of our residents. The environment is complete with simulated Main Street shops such as a general store or flower shop; additional homelike areas such as a room with fireplace, kitchen, family dining room; architectural enhancements incorporating large windows and raised ceilings; and an outdoor courtyard. We have extended the Main Street concept to the "Neighborhood" where Cottage Fronts adorn resident rooms. Each resident's room is receiving a cottage front complete with window, porch light, mailbox, fence, and window box with flowers. Residents can now identify their "home" by its unique siding, color and style. Our Award Winning Social Model has received National Recognition and Prestigious Awards. Family Health West has also developed a guidebook to assist other health care organizations develop their own Social Model or "Main Street Experience."
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Today, Family Health West is the area's Premier Provider of a Unique Continuum of Health Care - Serving our Community, Seniors, Elderly, and Individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia or Confusion |
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Special, Personal Attention Offered With Caring, Compassion & Peace of Mind WE CAN HELP! Please call to schedule a tour or for more information on our Highly Regarded Care
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the 1980's, Family Health West began to implement a
broader range of health care services to meet the needs of our
community. At that time, our organization developed a Unique
Continuum of Health Care which included Senior, Elder and
Alzheimer's Care Services .
Our Continuum now includes: