HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Health and Wellness at Brightwood Club
At Brightwood Club, there are no long-term contracts to enter into, entrance health screenings that could disqualify you from becoming a member of our community, or rigid continuums of care that take away your power and choice on how and where you receive care. We are an independent community that allows you to age in place, while providing safety, health and wellness resources that allow you to live your best life on your own terms.
Health Services
Brightwood Club offers wonderful and extensive services through our onsite Registered Nursing team, as well as through our partnership with Avila Home Care (avilahomecare.com). Our Brightwood Club RN’s offer such services as health and dietary consultations, simple wound care, vital checks, wellness clinics, medication management and flu clinics. All of these services, and more, are included with your monthly condo fee.
Avila is a community of Caregivers dedicated to providing everything you and your loved one needs to thrive in their home. This esteemed local agency has received rave reviews and was awarded the prestigious award “Best in Home Care-Provider of Choice” from the independent home care research firm Home Care Pulse. This award was based upon Client Satisfaction Surveys of over 2,000 home care agencies nationwide. Avila provides free assessments by registered nurses in your home. They will create a customized care plan with a flexible schedule and no long term commitment. You can have as little as 2 hours a day of help and as much as 24 hours. Best of all, the care takes place in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
You are not alone to navigate these uncharted waters. Brightwood Club’s full time registered nursing team, together with Avila’s caregivers will be there to help you every step of the way. Through their partnership, there is a large menu of home health services available to you.
You choose what services you need and the frequency that fits your life. The care is 1:1, so it is far superior to what you can experience in a group setting. You remain in control of your health and your finances. Best of all, if you never need extra help, you never pay for extra help. Because Brightwood Club is an independent community, while we have partnered with Avila, you are not required to use their services. You are free to choose any agency you desire to meet your needs.
Brightwood Club’s List of Health Services
HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDED WITH YOUR MONTHLY FEE
Once you join our community you open the door to to the following services:
24 Hour Emergency Response *
Wellness Checks
Medication Management Assistance
CPR/AED Certified Responders
Vital Signs Assessments
Oxygen Support Assistance
RN Sick House-calls
Simple Wound Care
Onsite Annual Flu Clinic
Transportation to/ from Medical Appointments
Personalized Emergency Medical Information Pack
Assistance with Coordination of In-Home Hospice Services
Medical Supply Resource
Advance Directive, MOLST, and DNR Education
Supportive Resource for Resident and Family
Medical Equipment Support
Assistance with Coordination of In-Home Care
* also performed by our emergency responders
Brightwood Club’s List of Health Services
HOME CARE AVAILABLE ON A FEE-FOR-SERVICE
THROUGH BRIGHTWOOD CLUB PREFERRED PROVIDER, AVILA HOME CARE
Once you join our community you open the door to to the following fee based services:
MEMORY CARE
Avila’s experienced Caregivers understand how to love and care for people who have Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related issues, nurturing your loved one’s independence and minimizing agitation and distress.
PERSONAL CARE
Bathing, dressing, skin care, grooming, and morning and bedtime routines, treating you with dignity and respect.
MEDICATION REMINDERS
Avila provides gentle reminders to take medicine so that complications don’t arise from missed schedules.
END OF LIFE CARE
Avila’s caregivers are trained in supporting hospice care, and work closely with their partners at Gilchrist Hospice to provide families with love and extra support.
COMPANION CARE
From socialization to accompanying you to a doctor’s appointment, from helping with exercises to taking a walk, attentive companionship is at the heart of what Avila Home Care provides.
SUPPORT SERVICES & LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING
Avila’s caregivers will keep your home tidy, assist with sorting mail, and even do the laundry.
MEAL PREPARATION
Avila helps plan, shop for, prepare and serve meals that are healthy and meet your nutritional needs.
TRANSPORTATION
Avila’s caregivers will drive you to doctors’ appointments, the grocery store, a local park for a walk—wherever you’d like to go!
Wellness
Life at Brightwood Club is designed to create an environment for you to thrive and live your best life.
The entire atmosphere is geared toward wellness and longevity, with onsite personal training, heated lap pool and whirlpool, exercise room and classes. We have a community garden and an 9 hole putting course to challenge and invigorate you.
We also offer numerous clinics throughout the year, such as flu clinics, forums to discuss health concerns, and education on alternative therapies, such as acupuncture, massage, or tai chi.
Brightwood Club’s hallmark of design includes mature, considered gardens throughout. Almost all of the homes have some sort of an outdoor space, ranging from a small patio to large front and back gardens on our detached cottages. But, additionally, we have a beautiful community garden for all to enjoy their favorite past time. Chef also takes advantage planting fresh herbs and vegetables for our in season menu.
Keep your putting game in top form on our 9 hole putting green. It’s a great way to enjoy a warm summer day. We host tournaments in the Fall, and the winner gets the cup and bragging rights for a year.
One of the best ways to turn back the clock is to exercise. Doing as little as fifteen minutes a day can build muscle, increase balance and release endorphins making you not only healthier but happier. At Brightwood Club, there are so many ways to keep fit, from walking your dog, to working out with a personal trainer or in our fitness center, having a swim in our indoor heated pool or taking part in any of our regularly scheduled fitness classes. And, working out with friends not only improves our physical bodies but is good for the soul.