Whittier Cottage – Jorden operates as a residential care home and is structured to handle a range of medical needs. The team can manage wound care, oxygen therapy, special diet orders, and oral-medication diabetes management, and it accepts residents younger than 60 when appropriate. Staff members are trained to work with moderate dementia conditions and provide on-site incontinence care. Around-the-clock assistance is available for bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and the home is equipped to complete walker, wheelchair, standby, one-person, two-person, and Hoyer transfers, including service for individuals who are bed-bound.
Additional care features focus on safety and oversight. All employees undergo background checks, and an awake night shift and 24-hour staffing are standard. The property is fenced at the rear, exterior doors are alarmed, and residents have pull-cord systems that alert staff. These measures combine to create a secure setting while still letting residents move about as independently as their abilities allow.
Private and shared rooms are offered, and some include a private bathroom, basic furnishings, cable service, and the option to paint or decorate. Because room layouts vary, not every unit comes with each of these features, so it is advisable to verify individual room details during a visit.
Dining relies on a set menu that follows nutrition guidelines, with staff able to modify textures or ingredients to meet physician-ordered diet plans. Snacks are available between meals, and residents who need full assistance with eating receive direct help at each sitting.
Residents have access to outdoor smoking areas, wheelchair-accessible pathways, internet connectivity, communal gardens, and on-site religious services. Scheduled transportation is offered for appointments and errands, and the community is close to public transit for families who prefer that option.