Entrance Criteria

The following criteria are considered guidelines for admission (non-Glacier Hills residents) to the Glacier Hills' Assisted Living program:

Independently mobile (able to perform the activity without another person present with or without adaptive equipment) to or from the Assisted Living dining room for all meals
Transfer independently on and off the toilet, to and from a chair, bed etc. on a consistent basis throughout a 24-hour day as needed

Independent in feeding, although staff will provide personalized set up (placement of objects or adapting the environment)

Residents are expected to wear street clothes daily. They must be able to dress and undress themselves, only requiring set up for daily dressing/undressing and minimal verbal direction by another person. Personal assistance will be given if needed with support hose and assistive devices

Toileting - Be independent in toileting with appropriate hygiene. If incontinence products are used, resident must be independent and appropriate with their use. This includes self-catheterization, ostomies, and indwelling catheters.
Tub Bath and Shower - It is expected that the resident will maintain proper hygiene. Minimal assistance (including hair washing) will be given with showering and tub bathing.
Grooming – The resident should be independent with shaving, make-up, and oral hygiene, including the washing of hands, face and private areas. The resident should be able to comb hair independently.

The resident must be oriented to person and place, able to follow immediate two-step direction, and able to adapt to the routine of the Assisted Living program.