Feature/Service | Quiet Oaks Hospice House | Nursing Home |
Location | Ten acres in rural St. Augusta, pond, screen porches, walking path, gardens, easy drive just south of St. Cloud | Many different settings |
Rooms | 8 resident rooms provide a home-like feel | Varies by facility from approx. 25 to over 400 |
Private room | All rooms are private | Private and semi-private. Private rooms generally cost an extra $30-$40 per day |
Private bath | All rooms have a large handicapped accessible private bath | Only private rooms have private baths
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Dining and Food | Prepared fresh daily. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are offered for immediate family members at no charge | Usually food is prepared by food service suppliers in facility kitchens for residents only |
Per day charge | Private suites cost $400 per day. This fee is all inclusive for 24 hour personalized nursing care | Private room for resident with complex nursing needs approx. $200-$350. Most specialized services are provided at additional cost |
Staff to resident ratio | Very high ratio of healthcare providers to residents to ensure less than one minute response time | Ratio varies depending on shift and resident volume |
Chaplain Services | Yes | Yes |
Grief and Loss Support | Yes - offered to resident, family and friends through hospice volunteers and chaplain | Yes - available from various sources
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Visiting Hours | Anytime - immediate family may stay overnight at no additional cost | Varies
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Individualized diets | Yes - on site cooks - residents may eat in their room or dining room - special dietary needs met; residents choose mealtimes | Yes - special dietary needs met. Mealtimes are usually regulated
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Personal laundry | Yes - Provided at no charge | Yes - May be provided at additional charge |
Phone | Yes - Provided at no charge | Yes - May be provided at additional charge |
TV | Yes - Provided at no charge | Yes - May be provided at additional charge |
Bathing | Yes - residents may bathe or shower anytime. Large unique whirlpool tub, accessible shower, and spa available on site | One bath per week is usual |
Massage therapy | Yes - Provided at no charge | Yes - May be provided at additional charge |
Other therapies as ordered | Yes | Yes |
Other features | Wildlife, large screen porches, children's play area, beautiful décor, WiFi | Patios, gardens, gazebos, sunrooms, may have gift shop or small store |
State Licensed | Yes | Yes |