Vacker Place

“The organization does not have any committees which have the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

“The organizations form 990 is provided to voting members for the governing body prior to filing with the irs. Officers and management of the organization, along with exempt organization tax counsel, have been involved in the preparation of the form 990 and have reviewed it throughout the process.”

“The organization obtains annually any disclosures from governing members, officers and key employees. Management and officers review the disclosures and evaluate whether the interest could result in a conflict and then take the necessary steps to remediate any such conflicts.”

“A market study of comparable roles is completed to determine compensation. This was last done by the predecessor employer under the guidance of a 501 (c)(3)'s oversight.”

“Documents that are publicly available are not provided by the organization except as required under federal tax laws.”

“Dementia care tailored to meet individual needs in a homelike setting, using an established philosophy that allows the individual to be the center of the care process to meet the emotional, spiritual and changing health needs for each person, helping them live to the fullest extent possible.”

“Those served. It is a place that encourages freedom, decision-making and resident rights. We provide care, respect and engaging opportunities to each resident served. The darwin location provides services for up to 14 residents with dementia while the dassel location provides services for up to 18 residents. Lakeview ranch is an alternative style of care for people with dementia, focusing on the person's emotional, spiritual and changing health needs. The model allows for a high staff to patient ratio which allows the persons with dementia to maintain dignity and engagement in their lives. The model also includes highly trained direct care workers, registered and licensed practical nurse coverage for individualized care plans and coordination of care directly with the physicians. In 2017, lakeview cared for 36 people living with dementia, which totaled 8,997 resident days. Lakeview ranch believes in aging in place - regardless of ability to pay. Aging in place allows the resident to live comfortably in one place until the end-of-life. Our full time activities staff help to fill each day with engaging and meaningful activities adding to the quality of life and sense of community at the ranch.”