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Chapter Six

Plaza West & The Inn at Freedom Plaza

The Plaza West Health Center was opened in 1994. Because of the grow-
ing need for health care in the Sun City Center area, expansion in 2007
provided 113 beds. Presently, the Center provides 40 beds in the assisted

living areas and 115 beds in skilled nursing areas. (See figure 10 page 31.)

The Inn - first floor (See figure 11 page 32.)

Entry to the Inn at Freedom Plaza is in the north wing of Plaza West. Res-
idents in this area require assistance with various daily activities, e.g.,
bathing, dressing, medications, etc. A dining room in this wing serves

three meals daily to these residents. There is a common area for socializ-
ing. Residents may choose between the Inn and Freedom Plaza Assisted
Living when they transition to Assisted Living. Both places are covered in
Life Care contracts. Entry through the main entrance in the center of the

building gives access to the reception desk, administrative offices, and
the south wing occupants living area. This is the nursing and skilled care
area of Plaza West.

South wing occupants are here for short-term rehabilitation. They typi-
cally receive up to three hours of therapy per day. Nurse and physician
services are available. The nurse’s station is near the dining room which

is open for three meals a day. There are common areas with television
and activities designed to encourage interaction.

There are elevators in both the north and south wings for access to the
second floor. (See figure 12 page 33.)

The north wing of the second floor is dedicated to our life care residents

who need a higher level of care. These residents receive the levels of
care commensurate with their individual requirements. They are encour-
aged to enjoy various activities as well as arts and crafts. Most of these
life care residents reside in the north wing on a long-term basis.

Second floor south wing occupants receive the same services as occu-
pants on the first floor south wing. Both are here for short-term rehabili-

tation. All first floor services are also available on the second floor.

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