Sun Health Communities Hosts Open House and Ribbon Cutting to Preview
The Colonnade’s New Assisted Living & Memory Support Residences, May 2
Surprise Mayor Skip Hall, to Welcome Prospective Residents
SURPRISE, Ariz.- April 18, 2019 – Sun Health Communities is giving the residents of Surprise and the surrounding community a preview of its new Assisted Living and Memory Support residences at The Colonnade from 1:30 to 6 p.m. on Thurs., May 2, 2019. The City of Surprise Mayor, Skip Hall, will join Sun Health executives in a ribbon cutting and give remarks starting at 2 p.m.
Attendees will be able to tour the building and residence suites, meet staff and learn about new services and amenities available to future residents in assisted living and memory support.
“It is an exciting time for Sun Health and the residents of the northwest valley to have these much-needed services offered at The Colonnade,” said Sharon Grambow, chief operating officer for Sun Health Communities. “We are honored to provide our residents and the community with a place they will be proud to call home. These new residences will position The Colonnade to serve more people in our community now and in the future.”
The Colonnade is a nonprofit Life Plan Community spanning over 40 acres in the heart of the Sun City Grand and Surprise. The Community offers independent living residences as well as a health and wellness center, resort-style dining and a variety of social opportunities and activities. This expansion adds 26 assisted living residences and 24 memory support suites.
The ribbon cutting and preview of the new residences will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 1:30 to 6 p.m. at The Colonnade campus located at 19116 N. Colonnade Way in Surprise. Mayor Skip Hall will be on hand to welcome guests at 2 p.m. For more information visit SunHealthCommunities.org or call (623) 236-3700.
About The Colonnade
As part of Sun Health Communities, The Colonnade has been a mainstay in the northwest valley since 2008. Spanning over 40 acres in the heart of Sun City Grand and Surprise, the Life Plan Community offers luxury living with 218 apartment and neighborhood independent living options. Opening this summer are 26 assisted living residences with certified and licensed health professionals available around the clock and 24 memory support suites and services employing the latest technology and research in treating Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Colonnade is committed to promoting an active, burden-free lifestyle to its residents offering 5-star resort dining, state-of-the-art health and wellness center, a 17,000 sq. ft activity center and other lifestyle resort services. For more information visit SunHealthCommunities.org.
About Assisted Living and Memory Support Services
Assisted Living at The Colonnade is intended to help those who can live semi-independently, but need assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, medication administration, transportation and preparing meals. All residents can remain active and independent on their own terms, with personalized support and assistance with activities of daily living as needed.
The separate Memory Support suites will provide specialized care for those living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other forms of memory impairment. It’s designed as secure environment with card-access doors, and includes an outdoor walking garden and sensory room, family support groups, open visiting hours, a low resident-to-staff ratio and other features. Staff are specially trained to address the unique challenges presented by memory loss and cognitive decline, providing comfort and compassionate care in an intimate setting. Residents benefit from the latest technology and advances in care designed to reduce confusion, prevent wandering, enhance safety and promote healthy brain function.
About Sun Health
Sun Health is a non-profit organization with more than 50 years of meeting the health care needs of the community, first as a hospital-based system and now as an organization offering philanthropic support, three Life Plan Communities, a Continuing Care at Home program and a full slate of health and wellness programs. In partnership with Banner Health, Sun Health Foundation serves as the philanthropic link between the community and Banner Boswell and Banner Del E. Webb medical centers as well as the Banner Sun Health Research Institute. Sun Health champions healthy living, research and superior health care for the community, now and for the future. For more information visit sunhealth.org.
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