As the curtain opens and morning light pours into the well-appointed, one-bedroom Prairieview at The Garlands apartment, caregiver Maribel Lopez-Torres cheerfully belts out the classic garage rock refrain – “G L O R I A, Gloorrr-ri-a.”
Waking up to this highly personalized, daily serenade of Van Morison’s iconic tune is a treasured morning ritual reserved for a Prairieview octogenarian whose name is featured in the song’s iconic chorus.
Personalized Care
Maribel’s uplifting start to her resident Gloria’s day is a perfect example of the personal touch members and families come to expect at Prairieview at The Garlands. Maribel’s positive energy is a direct reflection of her charming personality and her manager, Director of Nursing Gabby Nichols’ philosophy of care.
“We have a great team. From the bottom of my heart, I love them all” says Gabby. “If we can go above and beyond for our members and their families, we’ll do it!”
Like Maribel’s tuneful wake-up call, family members also “sing praises” for the Prairieview team.
“They hire and train really good people who are very knowledgeable and fun,” one family member reports, which is, of course “music” to Gabby, Maribel, and the team’s ears!
Helping Lead the Way
While genuine kindness is the team’s calling card, expertise, trust, and the resulting peace of mind for families are consistent Prairieview trademarks.
“Our continuum of care — from assisted living to short-term rehabilitation, to memory care and skilled nursing — offers a clear and comfortable path for families,” says Gabby, who attributes 24/7 availability and great communication to be key for helping families navigate the eldercare terrain.
“We are here to help them coordinate it all,” says Gabby, “which, I think takes a lot of the worry off their shoulders.”
It’s all a part of the “G L O R I – O U S” above-and-beyond support that Gabby and the Prairieview team proudly provide!
