Desert Winds I

Overview of Desert Winds I in Mesa, Arizona

At Desert Winds I, we offer a myriad of community amenities.

Location Features at Desert Winds I

Living Options and Amenities

We offer wheelchair accessible units. Ground floor units are available.

Available Services at Desert Winds I

Transportation

Our community provides complimentary transportation services.

Medical Care Services

Our staff is awake and available 24 hours a day to assist your loved one with any time-sensitive needs that may arise. We have registered nurses on our community staff. The facility offers 2-person assisted transfers, providing aid with sitting-to-standing, standing-to-sitting, etc. We are not licensed by the state to offer medication dispensing services, however, residents are supported in their self-medication efforts as much as possible. We recruit first-class visiting podiatrists whose job it is to ensure our residents are happy, fit, and mobile. Regular visits from specialized occupational therapists are available to residents to aid development, recovery, improvements, and maintenance of skills needed for daily living. Speech therapy services are provided by trained and certified speech-pathologists. A visiting nurse is available to all residents. We always have a doctor on call to handle adjustments in medication, continued consultation, and urgent medical needs when they arise. Our residents may schedule reminders for medication and care activities. On-site hospice care is provided. This community provides administered injections and medication administration. We can administer a sliding scale program to monitor insulin levels via glucose tests, and adjust medications based on the results. Our facility is properly equipped and staffed to handle feeding tube management. Our community provides psychiatric care. Healthcare services include colostomy care. Services for residents with Disorientation/Lack of Awareness issues ensure residents are well-directed (using queuing, for instance) and supported in a healthy lifestyle - nobody falls between the cracks. Alzheimer's and dementia may encourage wandering as a means of coping with anxiety. Our facility utilizes a locked and secured perimeter to ensure the safety of our residents.Our facilities are secure and the staff is specially trained in de-escalating exit-seeking behaviors. Our staff is specially trained in de-escalating exit-seeking behaviors.

Community information at Desert Winds I

Community Certifications

Our community is licensed for 10 residents. The building was built in 1996, and most recently renovated in 2000.