Peabody retirement community

North Manchester, Indiana Home to nationally recognized Manchester University and birthplace of former United States Vice President, Thomas Marshall. North Manchester is located in Wabash County, in the northeastern part of the state just 30 minutes from Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Peabody Retirement Community Continuing Care Retirement Community -Independent Living -Assisted Living -Memory Enhancement -Skilled Nursing Care -Transitional Care Established in 1931 by James B. Peabody Peabody Retirement Community is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community governed by a Board of Trustees and managed by Life Care Services Mission Statement: We provide innovative living options for seniors through comprehensive services founded on grace, compassion, respect and dignity in the name of Jesus Christ.  We are committed to the enrichment of life, supporting individual choice and celebrating the ageless spirit.

Independent Living Occupancy: 40 -70% full

Health Care Assisted Living -Occupancy: 153 -86% full -Occupancy: 90

Wellness Center includes the Fitness Center and Rehabilitation Wellness Center includes the Fitness Center and Rehabilitation. Total Square Footage: 6,600 Square Feet (with rehab area included)

The nifs team Brittney Wagler Wellness Center Manager Part Time Status Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-1PM Coverage Staff: Holly Reed

Membership Services: Orientations (both residents & employees) Consultations (both residents & employees) Wellness Center tours Exercise Prescriptions Blood Pressure Checks Senior Fitness Evaluation Balance Testing Group Fitness Classes Therapy Referrals Peabody Platinum Club

FITNESS CENTER Strength Training Equipment: Seated Leg Press Row/Rear Deltoid Pulldown Seated Leg Curl Triceps Press Leg Extension Chest Press

FITNESS CENTER Cardio Equipment 2 Treadmills 2 Recumbent Bikes 2 Nu-Steps Aerobics Studio Resistance Chairs Weighted Balls Foam Balance Pads

Hydroworx Therapy Pool Equipment: Temperature: 88-89 ºF Foam Dumbbells Occupancy: 5 adults Noodles Underwater Treadmill

Schedule Other Wellness Classes: -Tai Chi, once a week -3B (Balance, Brain, & Belief), twice a week

Communication Flyers BJSWC Newsletter

STRENGTHS: CHALLENGES: New facility & new equipment High turnover in management Fitness Center referrals from therapy IL is a fairly sedentary group Close relationship with therapy AL population utilizes the space more than IL (requires more hands on assistance) Wonderful residents Room to grow Need for education. “Wellness” is a very new concept Continued interest & desire for more Community Life Services Time, need for FT status to expand usage

Future goals Emphasize the Various Dimensions of Wellness Work with Community Life Services to Expand Wellness Programs More Educational Programs Afternoon Group Fitness Classes More Classes for Assisted Living Population Increase participation in Senior Fitness Assessments & Blood Pressure Checks