The Sylvestery

Vinson Hall Corporation
6251 Old Dominion Drive
McLean, VA 22101-4818
(800) 451-5121

Vinson Hall Home

Levels of Living:

Independent Living
@ Vinson Hall

Assisted & Nursing Care
@ Arleigh Burke Pavilion

Memory-Support Assisted Living @ The Sylvestery
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Your Peace of Mind

Their Quality of Life

The Sylvestery, an award-winning assisted living community in McLean, Virginia, is designed specifically for the memory impaired. There are 36 light-filled resident suites that open to continuous pathways and look out onto four interior gardens. There are many therapeutic architectural features with include a spa, an aquarium, living room with fireplace and the Compass Rose Café.

It is our goal at The Sylvestery to provide our residents with quality care that encourages them to attain the highest level of independence possible. Our focus is on person-directed values and person-directed practices, where the voices of our residents and those working closest to them are honored and respected. It is our hope that our residents and their loved ones will feel secure and comfortable at The Sylvestery. Please click on any of the links below to learn about the services and care you or your loved ones can expect as a member of The Sylvestery family.

The Sylvestery’s philosophy of care:

At The Sylvestery we believe that for those with dementia every moment of the day is an opportunity to experience meaning and comfort through a program of activities based care and cognitive stimulation - Every Moment Counts.

We look forward to showing you The Sylvestery, one of the most innovative residential environments for the assisted living care of individuals with memory impairments.

Please contact our Marketing Department for more information or to schedule a personal tour.

Alison Humora

Administrator

Resident Services

Amenities	Resident Association
Health & Security	Spiritual Care
Dining	Activities & Entertainment
Treasure Shop
Dementia Care Workshops/Seminars for Staff and Community Education
Making the Decision to Move a Loved One Into a Memory-Support Community

Community Amenities

♦ Four captivating interior gardens

♦ High-beamed solarium

♦ Luxurious spa

♦ Activity rooms

♦ Living Room with fireplace

♦ Two adjoining family-style dining rooms

♦ Compass Rose Café—a great place for private family gatherings

The Sylvestery’s innovative resident suites are designed to meet the special needs of people with memory impairments:

♦ Beautiful furnishings, window treatments and custom bedding create an elegant, home-like atmosphere

♦ Window seats in each room affords residents a comfortable view of our beautiful grounds

♦ Special architectural accents, such as columned book cases that can be used to display favorite mementos or books, provide residents with a well-designed environment of comfort with style

♦ Direct sight lines from resident beds to commodes provide night-time reminders of where bathrooms are located

♦ European-style showers provide easy access for bathing assistance

The Sylvestery staff encourages residents and family members to make our suites their “homes”.

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Health & Security

For Your Health and Wellness

♦ Care Planning—written care plans outlining individual care and service needs. The Sylvestery is designed to provide a serene, pleasant atmosphere and a continuum of care for our residents. Our continuum of care philosophy ensures that as a resident’s healthcare needs change, an appropriate level of care can be provided within our Community. Our Interdisciplinary Team reviews each resident’s health care needs on a regular basis to ensure that these needs are continuously provided for in the safest possible environment.

♦ Hospice and Palliative Care available through Contract Services—To ensure that residents with a progressive, limiting illness receive the best care possible, The Sylvestery can assist residents and family members with bringing in Hospice services to meet these needs. These services can include:

· Physicians and Nurses

· Home Health Aides and Social Workers

♦ Other Professional Services:· An Optometrist makes regular visits

· A Podiatrist makes regular visits

· Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists are available should it be ordered by a residents’ physician (in our Therapy Room)

· Medication services

♦ Support Group—At The Sylvestery, Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Groups are offered to family and friends in an effort to:

· Help them share their experiences

· Learn caregiving tips

· Provide resources for help with other concerns

The group holds a monthly meeting on the second Monday of each month at The Sylvestery. For more information, please contact our Marketing Department.

For Your Safety

♦ 24-hour security staff

♦ 24-hour front desk service

♦ 24-hour interior/exterior camera surveillance

♦ Emergency call system in every room

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Dining

There are two adjoining dining rooms located in The Sylvestery, each accommodating 18 residents. Optional entrée selections are available at every meal, offering a wide variety of dining choices. Menus are prepared by our food service manager with the supervision of a registered dietician. Meals are nutritious, attractive and appetizing. Special diets can easily be accommodated at no extra cost to residents.

Family members and friends are welcome (and encouraged) to join residents for meals.

And if you want to plan a private family gathering, you can use our beautiful Compass Rose Café, located at the entrance to The Sylvestery.

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Dementia Care Workshops/Seminars for Staff and Community Education

Coming Soon

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Making the Decision to Move a Loved One Into a Memory-Support Community

Coming Soon

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Resident Association

In lieu of a resident council, because The Sylvestery is a memory-impaired residence, our Administrator holds a quarterly meeting that all family and friends are encouraged to attend. At these meetings new developments, policy implementations, staff changes, etc., are brought to the attention of family and friends for their review. All family and friends are invited to bring up issues of concern, and provide suggestions for the betterment of the community.

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Spiritual Care

Vinson Hall has a chapel that is available for services of any belief—memorial services, weddings, private worships and meditations. The door is always open and the lights are inviting, [offering] private time 24 hours a day. VH resident

Spiritual Care is an integral component of the Vinson Hall tradition of holistic care provided for residents of all faith traditions.

Spiritual Care includes:

♦ A genuine respect for ALL faith traditions;

♦ Religious services to meet worship needs of all residents at the Vinson Hall Chapel and throughout the Vinson Hall Retirement Community;

♦ Availability of on-site spiritual counseling for residents, family members and staff;

♦ Visitation in residences, hospitals and other care settings to address spiritual and religious needs of residents who are ill or convalescing or in rehabilitation programs;

♦ A Director of Ministerial Services, who serves all residents and staff of Vinson Hall Independent Living, Arleigh Burke Assisted Living and Nursing Care and The Sylvestery.

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Activities & Entertainment

♦ Creative movement

♦ Yoga

♦ Walking

♦ Balloon volleyball

♦ Fitness classes

They also appreciate a good joke or a warm-hearted story, history and reminiscence, current events, sing-a-longs and card games. The key to interaction at The Sylvestery is respect, sincerity and compassion. Our emphasis is on engaging individuals and small groups through meaningful activity geared to their interests and life experiences. Click here to download a calendar of scheduled activities.

Activities and entertainment for the residents are planned by our Program Coordinator and implemented by staff and volunteers. We have had school groups, church groups and individuals volunteer their time for musical performances, special events and daily activities. Or they just spend some personal time with a resident—sharing a meal, reading current events or playing a game. We always welcome volunteers to help us keep our residents active and involved. If you are interested in volunteering at The Sylvestery (or at any of our residences) click here for more information.

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Treasure Shop

Click here for information on our community resale store.

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