Rouse Plans ‘Households’
Photo by Eric Paddock
Groundbreaking
Those participating in the groundbreaking at the Rouse-Warren County Home on Saturday from left in front are: Barb Toner, Richard Hulings, Dennis Withington, Cindy Walters, Kim Hayes and Betty Bauer. From left in back are Ralph Eberly, Jeff Sedon, County Commissioner Terry Hawk, Jason Hagberg, Dr. David Rice, state Rep. Kathy Rapp, County Commissioner John Bortz, Dustin Damcott and Laura Megill.
The Rouse Home held a ground-breaking ceremony on Saturday during the annual Heritage Day event. This celebration marked the start of the “Extraordinary Makeover—Rouse Addition” project. The goal is to create a culture of resident-centered care by creating smaller “Households” within the Rouse Home. The move to the “Household” model will be the first in Warren County. The project will be completed in three phases. Funded by a $1.9 million grant through the County Commissioner’s Association of Pennsylvania, the extensive renovation is scheduled for completion by the Fall of 2009. The scope of the project includes the addition of kitchens and dining/living areas to each unit creating an atmosphere of “home” with family- style dining. Nursing stations will be integrated into each “household” and no longer a barrier between residents and staff. The Rouse is responding to a community need with the addition of a secured behavioral health unit to serve nursing home residents needing
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