AutumnGrove Cottage


The Autumn Grove Story

Bob Fuller and Randy Vanstory set their hearts and minds on developing a different concept in memory care.  They began their research early on by looking at existing facility options in the market place for Alzheimer’s care.  The words “cold” and “depressing” could describe how they felt about most places they went.  Immediately they knew there had to be a better way.

As they continued to tour, they rated places based on one simple question, “Would I want my mother here?” and the answer was consistently “NO”!

They knew in their hearts that families and their loved ones suffering with dementia needed a home and a thoughtfully designed program that focused on their individual social and emotional needs and their remaining strengths and abilities.

If you were to search the country for organizations that truly have a heart for those with dementia, you would find only a handful. There are so few organizations whose only mission is to care for seniors with memory loss. The spectrum of care available is wide, from the small group home, to the large assisted living facility. In small settings, residents receive intimate care, but often lose professional management. In large facilities, residents benefit from professional management but often lose the intimate environment and flexible program.

Knowing that the intimate environment AND professional management could co-exist, Bob and Randy determined that they could provide a better solution. This solution would serve both the person with dementia and the family who must place their trust in someone else for the care of their loved one. They spent nearly two years developing the small uniquely designed environment, flexible dementia specific programming and professional management plan. They focused attention on three areas that needed improvement in the Alzheimer's care industry.

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Care and focus on the residents’ needs as a person

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Care and communication with the family

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Training and support to caregivers

Bob, Randy and each AutumnGrove team member have played integral roles in growing AutumnGrove to what is today- the best Alzheimer’s and dementia care in the market.  Continuing to stand by their mission “to honor our residents and those who love and care for them”.
 

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Pictured from left to right: 
Carolyn Llornes, Cottage Support Specialist,
Sheri Fuller, Area Care Manager, Andrea Buckley, Registered Nurse and
Kimberly Wichelhaus, Manager of Resident Care – Pearland.
 

The AutumnGrove Cottage family is comprised of a group of compassionate individuals that share a heart for senior adults dealing with memory loss.  In addition to their caring nature, the AutumnGrove leadership team brings an extensive number of years experience combined in management, healthcare and senior care.  The AutumnGrove leadership team consists of:

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220 years of management

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146 years of senior/geriatric care

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43 years of professional nursing

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71 years of licensed social work
 

 

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We looked around for a couple of years for a place to care for Dick. This place is heaven. It is the only place we would choose to care for him.
 

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Having my mom at AutumnGrove Cottage eases my mind and gives me a sense of peace. I know she is well cared for and the proactive communication is great.
 

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The extensive caregiver training is obvious. The caregivers speak to and interact with each resident with respect, love and kindness.
 

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I love the environment…the open kitchen concept is great. The cottage always smells good with the aroma of homemade food; the meals are served in nice portions and there is a great variety of food.
 

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My father always looks well groomed. His needs are most definitely met.
 

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What incredible people you are! We will never forget your kindness. Thanks so much to all of you!
 

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Mom would never get the care she gets from you and your staff anywhere else. AutumnGrove Cottage is a very special place!!
 

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There is no card to tell you that you made a real difference in one family’s life. You were my strength and my right hand through this past year. David and I could not have done this without each of you. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and just know that I will never, ever forget all that each of you have done for our Dear Jim and for us.
 

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As Rick Warren has stated, “Love leaves a legacy. How you treated other people, not your wealth or accomplishments, is the most enduring impact you can leave on earth.” Love was displayed over and over to our family from all of you at AutumnGrove. We are eternally grateful for that love. Your kindness is appreciated more than you know.