1. Peabody retirement community

2. North Manchester, Indiana
Home to nationally recognized Manchester University and birthplace of former United States Vice President, Thomas Marshall. North Manchester is located in Wabash County, in the northeastern part of the state just 30 minutes from Fort Wayne, Indiana.

3. Peabody Retirement Community
Continuing Care Retirement Community
-Independent Living
-Assisted Living
-Memory Enhancement
-Skilled Nursing Care
-Transitional Care
Established in 1931 by James B. Peabody
Peabody Retirement Community is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community governed by a Board of Trustees and managed by Life Care Services
Mission Statement: We provide innovative living options for seniors through comprehensive services founded on grace, compassion, respect and dignity in the name of Jesus Christ.  We are committed to the enrichment of life, supporting individual choice and celebrating the ageless spirit.

4. Independent Living
Occupancy: 40
-70% full

5. Health Care Assisted Living -Occupancy: 153 -86% full -Occupancy: 90

6. Wellness Center includes the Fitness Center and Rehabilitation
Wellness Center includes the Fitness Center and Rehabilitation. Total Square Footage: 6,600 Square Feet (with rehab area included)

7. The nifs team Brittney Wagler Wellness Center Manager Part Time Status
Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-1PM
Coverage Staff: Holly Reed

8. Membership Services:
Orientations (both residents & employees)
Consultations (both residents & employees)
Wellness Center tours
Exercise Prescriptions
Blood Pressure Checks
Senior Fitness Evaluation
Balance Testing
Group Fitness Classes
Therapy Referrals
Peabody Platinum Club

9. FITNESS CENTER Strength Training Equipment: Seated Leg Press
Row/Rear Deltoid
Pulldown
Seated Leg Curl
Triceps Press
Leg Extension
Chest Press

10. FITNESS CENTER Cardio Equipment 2 Treadmills 2 Recumbent Bikes
2 Nu-Steps
Aerobics Studio
Resistance Chairs
Weighted Balls
Foam Balance Pads

11. Hydroworx Therapy Pool
Equipment:
Temperature: ºF
Foam Dumbbells
Occupancy: 5 adults
Noodles
Underwater Treadmill

12. Schedule Other Wellness Classes: -Tai Chi, once a week
-3B (Balance, Brain, & Belief), twice a week

13. Communication
Flyers
BJSWC Newsletter

14. STRENGTHS: CHALLENGES: New facility & new equipment
High turnover in management
Fitness Center referrals from therapy
IL is a fairly sedentary group
Close relationship with therapy
AL population utilizes the space more than IL (requires more hands on assistance)
Wonderful residents
Room to grow
Need for education. “Wellness” is a very new concept
Continued interest & desire for more
Community Life Services
Time, need for FT status to expand usage

15. Future goals Emphasize the Various Dimensions of Wellness
Work with Community Life Services to Expand Wellness Programs
More Educational Programs
Afternoon Group Fitness Classes
More Classes for Assisted Living Population
Increase participation in Senior Fitness Assessments & Blood Pressure Checks