North Star Community
North Star is a west-Denver long-term care facility meeting the needs of a community ranging from age 22 to 103 and including persons challenged with chronic mental illness, Multiple Sclerosis, and 24-hour nursing needs. A number of our caregivers are bilingual. Like- home features such as the café, resident laundry room, general store and flexible dining options contribute to the neighborhood feeling at North Star.
3185 West Arkansas Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80219
Contact:
Jane Runge, Admissions/Marketing Director
Phone: 303.922.1169
Phone: 720.629.6101
Fax: 303.934.0220
Email: jrunge@pinonmgt.com
Persons Served Include: Geriatrics, Young adults, Multiple Sclerosis, Non-wandering dementia, Orthopedic rehabilitation, Mental health, 27-10 certified, Neurological disorders, Wound care, Hospice care, Respite care
Specialized Medical Services: 24-hour nursing care; Physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapies; Trach care; Tube feeding; IV therapy; Wound care; Restorative therapy; Pain management
Enhanced Care Services: Resident and family councils; Laundry and housekeeping services; Behavioral programming; Orion MS programming; Alternative methods of nutrition; Community outings; Life Skill Groups; In-house pet program
Accepted Payor Sources: Medicare, Medicaid, Private pay, Long-term care insurance, Most private insurances, Contracted managed care, Evercare, VA, Colorado Access
New and Innovative Approaches to Care: Warm Welcome and First Impressions Programs for newcomers; Air-conditioned MS neighborhood; Resident-directed Culture Change; Resident community and food committees; Resident-operated thrift store; Resident café; Resident laundry room; It’s Never 2 Late program (resident computer access and training)
Community Relationships: MS Society; Rainbow Bridge’s Make a Wish Program; Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development Grant Program; Colorado Foundation for Medical Care; Hospice Agencies; Ombudsman Program; Total Longterm Care; Mental Health Corporation of Denver; Colorado Access; Denver Health Medicaid Choice; Colorado Culture Change Coalition; Colorado Health Care Association’s Quality First Initiative
Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation is contracted through RehabCare in conjunction with WellCARE, Piñon’s holistic rehabilitation and life transitions program, featuring resident therapy gym
Size and Location: North Star is a 75-bed facility located just west of Federal Boulevard on West Arkansas Avenue. Arkansas Avenue is south of Alameda and north of Highway 285.
Beautiful Southwestern-themed murals brighten the halls and dining room at North Star. There are a variety of menu choices at mealtime and residents participate in monthly food committees to make decisions about upcoming menu alternatives.
People choosing to join our community are encouraged to personalize their rooms. This provides our residents with a sense of being at home and is proven to be therapeutic.
One of the benefits of our relatively small size and one-level design is that it facilitates interaction between residents and staff. This helps develop relationships and gives our residents a better opportunity to communicate their needs and wishes.
Our enclosed courtyard area is a safe and pleasant area for activities and socializing. Residents also enjoy community outings including shopping trips and dining ventures. All activities are resident-driven.
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