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Title: Welcome to Friendship Haven
Time: 9 min 34 sec
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Take a tour of our community. Meet some of the people who call this home. You'll quickly see why Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is a special place to participate, share and grown.
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really and truly it's a great place to be folks just like a big family we should have come earlier my kids were elated when I made the announcement is then I didn't have to worry about the world is at your doorstep at friendship Haven you have the opportunity to choose a life empowering move that will benefit you for years to come providing freedom security personal growth and an enviable quality of life be your best at friendship haven where the world of wellness fills your day be fulfilled by our dedication to your physical emotional intellectual and spiritual health we supply the community and you supply the spirit when you're inclined the Greater Fort Dodge community looks forward to your participation experience and energy I've had many relatives live at friendship haven over the past 50 years I've had two great aunts my wife's grandmother and now my mother lives here and they've all had a wonderful experience you can have all the fun of your retired years and put all the carers beside you my dad's been here about two years and I get out here quite often and so I get to walk around friendship Haven with him and one thing that has impressed me has been how friendly everyone is everybody seems to know dad on a first-name basis and he seems to know them on a first-name basis whether it's staff or other residents I'm especially fond of the townhouse because you know you go out and about your with people and then if you want to come be alone right you come home in it I walk in the door in ass like home you know my furniture is the same and I don't know if you just make it the way you want up and it's comfortable we were fortunate in our family that my mother made the decision that she didn't want to live in her home any longer she could cook and entertain have her friends over poster bridge clubs and sororities and had all the pleasures with none of the worries and when she did get an opening here at the townhouses of friendship Haven that was a perfect solution had all of the freedom and all of the privacy that she enjoyed in her own home with none of the worries one thing I am so relaxed about I don't have to go and shop for groceries and being single independent person I decided I wanted to you know control my life where I wanted to spend it don't do everything you know that needs to be done to keep this place in tip-top shape they've just been wonderful in helping me with whatever I need help with choose from one of Kenyan places eight beautiful floor plans all with full kitchens washers and dryers you'll enjoy access to our outstanding services and amenities including restaurant-quality dining housekeeping an underground parking I no longer have a snow shovel recreation like that I'm more lawn mowers snow blowers well Esther how long did it take you to decide Oh at the height of the year I know and then I look back and wonder why I drug my feet that's right you feel like you're pampered like when I tell my grandchildren that I go to a restaurant three times a day they can't understand back our housekeeping maintenance and laundry services will allow you to enjoy more free time to pursue interests at your own pace the gardens provides progressive homestyle personalized care in three cozy neighborhoods of comfortable private apartments to simplify life for people requiring assistance with daily living tasks as well as a comprehensive range of memory services people are at home bringing personal furniture and keepsakes and enjoy gathering in our attractive dining area and spacious living room this place is so easy to know people people are so friendly and outgoing here it's just amazing how close you get to eat yes it's true it's been easy to get to become acquainted you know I you have to make some efforts yourself to be out and about and being different activities but it's easy to meet me food and they're all very nice river ridge apartments offers assisted living with services as you need them you'll be a frequent visitor to our bright welcoming pumpkin celebration center for programs social events entertainment inspirational speakers dinners support activities meeting stances and family gatherings the center has become an inviting an inspiring focal point for daily life and is also home to are nondenominational Worship Center our full-time staff chaplain is readily available for visits and guidance the fireside area provides relaxation for reading using the computer playing cards and games enjoying complimentary beverages and when you visit be sure to stop at the pocket door gift shop I have particularly enjoyed the Wellness Center with a pool and all of the exercises in the end the leadership if it's there it it's inspiring to go and be in a group setting we play a lot a lot of bridge and a lot of pitch Lyle I and staff to help you be your best including pampering yourself our barber and beauty salon raise your green thumb and a bumper crop in our outdoor garden share by volunteering on campus or in the Fort Dodge community our home care service will come to your home and provide scheduled services for personal care medication assistance companion and char services as needed all of these choices are designed to help promote your independence in the comfort of your own home she has utilized the van at friendship Haven to go to fairway and to go to hair done and so all of those resources that are available are wonderful they provide for picking up a residence and taking them to the doctor it is important to know that if her health changes that there is other care available to her then there's health center right here and then it's handy to the hospital these are all pluses Simpson health center is a Medicare Medicaid certified health center we are known as a leader in short term rehabilitative care and long term health care with multiple levels of assistance to meet a variety of needs you don't need to fill your prescription or run errands in town our pharmacy offers free delivery on campus dedicated service to our residents a pharmacist who knows you and offering advanced quotes with competitive pricing probably the number one item that we feel the best about is her safety and her security that I feel she's saved here and she has a lot of opportunities for her she doesn't have to worry about shoveling the snow in the winter and she can still visit with people in the winter when we have our wonderful Iowa blizzard she's still able to get out and bout those are the things that are I think really important our beautiful campus in broad array of amenities and services enhance all your needs we are pleased to have our efforts professionally acknowledged with state and national awards but the best endorsements still come from our residents and their families it's really nice it's like a family and until you live here here you don't realize that I just really like really and truly it's a great place to be couldn't be better couldn't be better place to be really I really mean that it couldn't be a better place we should have come earlier you come out you think you're going to retire instead of that you're doing more than you did before you got here we were always very happy that we came here it's a good place to come if you need to go on vacation and trips and be gone for a while because friendship Haven takes care of your place while you're gone you don't have to worry about playing thoughtful gifts to the friendship Haven Memorial Foundation ensure that our friends and neighbors will always be able to call friendship Haven home since 1950 friendship Haven has assisted residents who have outlived their financial resources because of this commitment no one has ever been asked to leave their home when their resources have been depleted I'm Linda lover I'm the sales and marketing director at friendship Haven and I would love to sit down with you and talk about your interests your lifestyle and what you do for fun to help you make this important decision please give me a call and we'll set up a time to take a tour celebrate your life at friendship Haven to schedule a personal tour call 515 that's you
Time: 9 min 34 sec
Description:
Take a tour of our community. Meet some of the people who call this home. You'll quickly see why Friendship Haven in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is a special place to participate, share and grown.
Transcript:
really and truly it's a great place to be folks just like a big family we should have come earlier my kids were elated when I made the announcement is then I didn't have to worry about the world is at your doorstep at friendship Haven you have the opportunity to choose a life empowering move that will benefit you for years to come providing freedom security personal growth and an enviable quality of life be your best at friendship haven where the world of wellness fills your day be fulfilled by our dedication to your physical emotional intellectual and spiritual health we supply the community and you supply the spirit when you're inclined the Greater Fort Dodge community looks forward to your participation experience and energy I've had many relatives live at friendship haven over the past 50 years I've had two great aunts my wife's grandmother and now my mother lives here and they've all had a wonderful experience you can have all the fun of your retired years and put all the carers beside you my dad's been here about two years and I get out here quite often and so I get to walk around friendship Haven with him and one thing that has impressed me has been how friendly everyone is everybody seems to know dad on a first-name basis and he seems to know them on a first-name basis whether it's staff or other residents I'm especially fond of the townhouse because you know you go out and about your with people and then if you want to come be alone right you come home in it I walk in the door in ass like home you know my furniture is the same and I don't know if you just make it the way you want up and it's comfortable we were fortunate in our family that my mother made the decision that she didn't want to live in her home any longer she could cook and entertain have her friends over poster bridge clubs and sororities and had all the pleasures with none of the worries and when she did get an opening here at the townhouses of friendship Haven that was a perfect solution had all of the freedom and all of the privacy that she enjoyed in her own home with none of the worries one thing I am so relaxed about I don't have to go and shop for groceries and being single independent person I decided I wanted to you know control my life where I wanted to spend it don't do everything you know that needs to be done to keep this place in tip-top shape they've just been wonderful in helping me with whatever I need help with choose from one of Kenyan places eight beautiful floor plans all with full kitchens washers and dryers you'll enjoy access to our outstanding services and amenities including restaurant-quality dining housekeeping an underground parking I no longer have a snow shovel recreation like that I'm more lawn mowers snow blowers well Esther how long did it take you to decide Oh at the height of the year I know and then I look back and wonder why I drug my feet that's right you feel like you're pampered like when I tell my grandchildren that I go to a restaurant three times a day they can't understand back our housekeeping maintenance and laundry services will allow you to enjoy more free time to pursue interests at your own pace the gardens provides progressive homestyle personalized care in three cozy neighborhoods of comfortable private apartments to simplify life for people requiring assistance with daily living tasks as well as a comprehensive range of memory services people are at home bringing personal furniture and keepsakes and enjoy gathering in our attractive dining area and spacious living room this place is so easy to know people people are so friendly and outgoing here it's just amazing how close you get to eat yes it's true it's been easy to get to become acquainted you know I you have to make some efforts yourself to be out and about and being different activities but it's easy to meet me food and they're all very nice river ridge apartments offers assisted living with services as you need them you'll be a frequent visitor to our bright welcoming pumpkin celebration center for programs social events entertainment inspirational speakers dinners support activities meeting stances and family gatherings the center has become an inviting an inspiring focal point for daily life and is also home to are nondenominational Worship Center our full-time staff chaplain is readily available for visits and guidance the fireside area provides relaxation for reading using the computer playing cards and games enjoying complimentary beverages and when you visit be sure to stop at the pocket door gift shop I have particularly enjoyed the Wellness Center with a pool and all of the exercises in the end the leadership if it's there it it's inspiring to go and be in a group setting we play a lot a lot of bridge and a lot of pitch Lyle I and staff to help you be your best including pampering yourself our barber and beauty salon raise your green thumb and a bumper crop in our outdoor garden share by volunteering on campus or in the Fort Dodge community our home care service will come to your home and provide scheduled services for personal care medication assistance companion and char services as needed all of these choices are designed to help promote your independence in the comfort of your own home she has utilized the van at friendship Haven to go to fairway and to go to hair done and so all of those resources that are available are wonderful they provide for picking up a residence and taking them to the doctor it is important to know that if her health changes that there is other care available to her then there's health center right here and then it's handy to the hospital these are all pluses Simpson health center is a Medicare Medicaid certified health center we are known as a leader in short term rehabilitative care and long term health care with multiple levels of assistance to meet a variety of needs you don't need to fill your prescription or run errands in town our pharmacy offers free delivery on campus dedicated service to our residents a pharmacist who knows you and offering advanced quotes with competitive pricing probably the number one item that we feel the best about is her safety and her security that I feel she's saved here and she has a lot of opportunities for her she doesn't have to worry about shoveling the snow in the winter and she can still visit with people in the winter when we have our wonderful Iowa blizzard she's still able to get out and bout those are the things that are I think really important our beautiful campus in broad array of amenities and services enhance all your needs we are pleased to have our efforts professionally acknowledged with state and national awards but the best endorsements still come from our residents and their families it's really nice it's like a family and until you live here here you don't realize that I just really like really and truly it's a great place to be couldn't be better couldn't be better place to be really I really mean that it couldn't be a better place we should have come earlier you come out you think you're going to retire instead of that you're doing more than you did before you got here we were always very happy that we came here it's a good place to come if you need to go on vacation and trips and be gone for a while because friendship Haven takes care of your place while you're gone you don't have to worry about playing thoughtful gifts to the friendship Haven Memorial Foundation ensure that our friends and neighbors will always be able to call friendship Haven home since 1950 friendship Haven has assisted residents who have outlived their financial resources because of this commitment no one has ever been asked to leave their home when their resources have been depleted I'm Linda lover I'm the sales and marketing director at friendship Haven and I would love to sit down with you and talk about your interests your lifestyle and what you do for fun to help you make this important decision please give me a call and we'll set up a time to take a tour celebrate your life at friendship Haven to schedule a personal tour call 515 that's you
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