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ManorCare on Rossmoor Parkway Makes Residents Feel at Home

09/20/09 by | No Comments

Posted in: Walnut Creek Area

ManorCare on Rossmoor Parkway in Walnut Creek, CA, is the whole package – with good looks and a proven track record to back it up. The facility has a “homey” feel that is atypical of a skilled nursing facility, while also raising the bar for care. Beyond first impression The swanky Williamsburg Wing offers private accommodations with lush appointments. Amenities include plush carpet, swagged drapery, and dark wood furnishings in residents’ rooms. Director of Admissions Carrie Williams says that the environment is good for family members and friends, as well as the residents, noting that the wing is “less hospital-like, less scary,” taking firsttime visitors by (pleasant) surprise. Patients are eligible for the Williamsburg Wing no matter what their health status is, so even those at end of life can spend their remaining days in this cozy, homelike environment. Soft lighting and dark wood furnishings are found throughout the facility. In the main dining room, special touches recall a fine dining atmosphere with white linens and crisply folded napkins, fresh flower arrangements, and a decorative china cabinet. A grand piano and an upright piano add elegance and style. A family affair Making a SNF homey goes beyond simple d