Randolph Facility Undergoes Major Changes

Careage Management Announces Addition of Assisted Living Wing for Colonial Manor

Date -- March 23rd, 2000

Randolph – Changes have abounded in recent months at Randolph's Colonial Manor Nursing Home.

By next fall, the facility will have a brand new assisted living wing to compliment what's been a period of growth for the Colonial Manor.

In January, it was announced a Sioux City-based firm would take over the ownership of the Colonial Manor.  The facility had been locally owned and operated since 1968.

The new owners, Careage Management, plans no major changes in staffing and intends to build upon the strengths of the personnel already at the nursing home.  The company owns a similar facility in Cherokee, Iowa.

"We are a small company and plan on staying that way." said Careage's president Dan Myers of Sioux City.  "We will be very active, not only in the facility, but in the community."  Careage Management met with administrator Steve Freese throughout the month of January to make the transition a smooth one.

The community had the chance to meet with the Manor's new owners in a large pubic open house on February 13th.

The renovation of one of the Manor's three wings was also started in January.  The interior of the wing was completely gutted and new walls were constructed to form nine new units that measure 260 square-feet each. "The assisted living area will promote independence for its residents." Freese said.  In addition to the large room layout, the new section will offer its own kitchen and dining room area plus a separate entrance.

Earlier this month, the staff at the local Manor started a new service for Randolph's seniors and disabled persons who live independently within the community.  The program, known as "Caring Connection" is a free service provided by the Colonial Manor to provide daily telephone contact with those signed up for the program.

Each day participants receive a phone call from a Manor staff member between 8:30-9:00 a.m.  If the party doesn't answer the phone after several attempts a pre-designated third party will be called to stop by the residence to check on the participant.

Those interested in the program can register with the Manor directly or contact a local pastor for registration forms.  "This was one way we saw that we could provide a service to the community." Freese said.

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