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Money and Valuables
We encourage family members to keep all money and valuables belonging to the resident. Oakleaf is not responsible for loss of money, jewelry, clothing or other personal belongings.

Newspapers
Daily local newspaper is delivered for Oakleaf residents' reading. Individual subscriptions may be arranged by personally contacting the paper's circulation department.

Parking
Free parking is available for families and guests. Visitors are requested not to block the front entrance driveway.

Room Changes
The Administrator will notify the resident's family when the resident requests or requires a room change.

Safety and Security
Beyond our focus on comfort, we maintain a commitment to safety and security. Our building is a well-built brick and concrete structure protected by an alarm system that monitors every door. We also offer a wrist wanderguard system for those residents prone to wandering. Contributing to fire safety is a sprinkler system that runs throughout all resident rooms and common areas. All bath and resident rooms are equipped with a call system connected to pagers worn by our resident care staff. Optional individual pendants are also available.

Smoking
Oakleaf Personal Care Home is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is permitted in the designated outside smoking area only.

Snacks
Snacks, if stored in sealed containers, are permitted in resident rooms. Snack machines are available in the dining room. Because many residents have dietary restrictions, we ask that family and friends consult our Director of Resident Care when there are concerns.

Telephones
Private phone line installation can be arranged by calling Verizon. Telephones must be provided by the resident's family. Residents may also use Oakleaf's phone conveniently located in the Maple lounge.

Televisions and Radios
Three lounges with large screen cable televisions are located throughout Oakleaf. Private televisions and radios are permitted in resident rooms. Resident's family can arrange for private cable service by calling Comcast at 1-800-COMCAST.

Toiletries
The resident, or the resident's family, is responsible for purchasing toiletries. Toiletries may be supplied by Oakleaf on a charge basis.

Transportation
Oakleaf will arrange for emergency ambulance services. The ambulance company will bill the resident's responsible party.

Transportation for hospital visits and routine physician appointments should be made by the family via Access, OPT or ambulance transport services. Oakleaf is serviced by Baldwin Emergency Medical Service and residents may subscribe to individual memberships by calling BEMS at 412-884-0666. Charges not covered by insurance are the responsibility of the resident. Oakleaf can provide escort service for other medical or professional appointments on a charge basis.

Vacation/Change of Address for Responsible Party
Individuals and families responsible for residents are asked to notify the Administrator or the Director of Resident Care of an anticipated vacation, or change of address or telephone number. These changes will be placed on file in case of emergency.

Visits and Departures
We encourage family members and friends to regularly visit Oakleaf and continue to include our residents in outings and get-togethers. There are no age restrictions for visitors. Small pets on leashes are also welcome. If possible, we ask that visitors refrain from visiting during meal times. Residents who wish to leave for a short time may be signed out by an approved adult by advising Oakleaf's Med Techs.

Note: Some items or services may be covered by Medicare, Blue Cross or other third party payers. All insurance arrangements are made by the resident's family. Those not covered by insurance are the financial responsibility of the resident or resident's family.


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