The Grove

Orchard Senior Living's Monthly Newsletter

July 2022

Orchard at Brookhaven

3523 Buford Highway NE. Brookhaven, Ga 30329

Main Phone Number: (404)775-0488

www.orchardseniorliving.com

June Employee of the Month

Angella is always smiling which keeps us smiling! Working with such a motivated, kindhearted teammate is contagious. Thank you for everything you have done for our community and all that you continue to do. We are so blessed to have a dedicated, hardworking teammate like you. Thank you, Angella!   


Orchard's Grove Supervisors

Elizabeth, Ruth, Ola & Sandra

Sandy says, "It's time to unwind!"

Orchard Leadership Team

Executive Director...…........................Ed Nucci

Business Manager.....................Vanessa Henry

Community Relations Director........Ginger King

Assisted Living Director..........Ruth Gutu-Smith

Memory Care Director...................Carlita Clark

Executive Chef......................James Chambers

Engagement Director.....................Kim Chaney

Community Coordinator..............Sarah Hopper

Maintenance Director...............Gerald Santana

Professional Pride


July is National Laundry Workers' Month

Let's give a shout out to our Laundry Techs, Zadia & Norbelia!


Holidays

Independence Day, July 4th


July is National Blueberry Month

Be sure to enjoy some delicious blueberries growing in our garden!

Let's Welcome our New Residents!

Mary W.


Mary is a retired secretary and volunteered in her church. Some of Mary’s favorite things in the entire world is spending time with her family, singing, watching church services, and practicing meditation. You can usually find Mary in a quiet place each morning engaging in her daily devotional. Mary also used to play the piano and one of her most cherished moments is singing the Old Rugged Cross. Mary has four grandchildren and five great grandchildren who make her the happiest! We are so excited to welcome a fantastic new resident into our Orchard Family! 



Frank Y.


Frank comes from a large family of 9 children. He grew up in rural Augusta, Georgia. His most fond memories are fishing with his parents and waiting on his Train Conductor father to return from his trips. Frank worked as a Real Estate Attorney and loved to travel with family to England, and California but, his favorite journey by far has been to Alaska. Frank loves dogs, but most importantly LOVES THE GEORGIA BULLDOGS! Please give a warm and happy GOOOOO DAWGS!!

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Featured Blog of the Month


It’s HOTLANTA time!


Hydration is extremely important.

Check out this quick read for tips and tricks on staying hydrated this summer.

Click the link below to read the Article

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Email Ed

Executive Director

Ed Nucci


Please click the links below to view our July Family Newsletter and our current Visitation Policy.

July Family Letter
Visitation Policy
Email Ginger

Community Relations Director

Ginger King


Please join us for an informative presentation via Zoom:

“What is Hospice?”

Hosted by Simon Vasquez with Agape Hospice.

Thursday, July 28th 7-8pm.


Become familiar with the benefits of hospice care and understand when and why to utilize this service.

         

     Please clink the link below.  

  Zoom Link

Email Gerald

Maintenance Director

Gerald Santana


Do you ever run into a concern with your loved one's apartment? These are the steps to ensure we have the concern recorded and in que for Maintenance.


Step 1. Report the concern to the Concierge at the front desk.


Step 2. The Concierge will report and record the concern using our maintenance system, "TELS". 


Step 3. Maintenance will get an alert and address the concern.

Email Sarah

Community Coordinator

Sarah Hopper



Please continue to complete the Covid19 sign in sheet upon arrival. Thank you all so much for helping Orchard stay Covid-free!



Email Chef James

Executive Chef

James Chambers


Chef’s Corner is held on the last Thursday of each month. Our next Chef's Corner will be held on

July 28th.



Email Carlita

Memory Care Director 

Carlita Clark


All menus completed by resident family members must be submitted to their Grove Supervisors:

  • Laurel: Elizabeth Thomas
  • Maple: Elizabeth Thomas
  • Cypress: Ola Dada
  • Oak: Sandra Chrisp
  • Sycamore: Ruth Nickle-Thomas


Next Dentist Visit: September 21st & 22nd


Next Podiatrist Visit: September 13th 



Email Nurse Ruth

Assisted Living Director

Ruth Gutu-Smith


Families: Any residents who were not here during the last Covid Booster Clinic and would like to get one, please email us with the completed paperwork by 

July 30th. 


Please fill out the consent form below and email to Ruth Gutu-Smith.

Consent Form
Clinic Guidelines
Email Vanessa

Business Director

Vanessa Henry


Invoices issued:

June 25,2022


Invoices due by:

July 5, 2022


Late fee applied:

July 6, 2022.

Email Kim

Engagement Director

Kim Chaney


In the month of June, we had fun celebrating Father's Day and had the best day hopping into Summer with bunnies. 


We are excited to start the month of July by celebrating our Independence!


If you are not signed up for "Sagely", please let me know- it's a great way for you and your family to receive daily Orchard Engagement updates.


Elizabeth Thomas

Maple & Laurel Grove Supervisor

Email Elizabeth

Ola Dada

Cypress Grove Supervisor

Email Ola

Sandra Chrisp

Oak Grove Supervisor

Email Sandra

Ruth Nickle-Thompson

Sycamore Grove Supervisor

Email Ruth

Karen Knorps

Maple & Laurel Supervisor 


Email Karen

Donetta Hill

Scheduler & Supervisor

Email Donetta

IMC  

Orchard is happy to announce that we have partnered with IMC from Emory.


The Integrated Memory Care Clinic (IMCC) is a nationally recognized patient-centered medical home that provides primary care individualized for someone living with dementia. This Integrated Memory Care Clinic is designed to replace your current primary care provider. Our goal is to provide the best dementia-sensitive primary care.


If you wish to sign up for IMC or have questions, click the IMC Form link below.

IMC Form

    CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

     LAKESHA RAMBSY 


Lakesha Rambsy joined our Orchard Community on her birthday April 30th, 2020. In those two plus years, not only did she excel as a Lead Care Partner & Staff Trainer, but she also took on additional duties of executing daily engagement activities. 


Now, two years later, she is joining Brookhaven’s Engagement Department as a full time Engagement Coordinator! 


Those Maple & Laurel families that are familiar with her exceptional care and ability to connect with residents, need not worry. Lakesha’s full time engagement responsibilities will remain with those same groves with more time to make sure the residents have an abundance of activities to fill their days and lift their spirits. 


Lakesha has been a Certified Nursing Assistant for 15 years and has been an Activity Director since November 2019. She has a 4-year-old daughter, Lemiah, and is recently engaged to her longtime boyfriend, now fiancé, Darius. They plan to get married the middle of December. 


Lakesha shares, “I’m so honored and grateful to be a part of the Orchard Engagement Team!”

 

“We are even more grateful to have you on board!”

~ Kim Chaney, Engagement Director 

Orchard's Artsy Lens

Please enjoy some of the photos we have captured of Orchard's most memorable days!

We celebrated CNA week, Father's Day, and welcomed the cutest bunnies to help us hop into summer!