August 2, 2024
As summer heats up, we at The Summit at Chenal Valley Senior Living prioritize maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for our older adult residents. Rising temperatures present unique challenges, especially in our senior living community, where residents are more vulnerable to heat-related issues. Our maintenance team follows some essential safety measures to ensure a safe, smooth-running, and pleasant summer for everyone.
We inspect air conditioning units regularly to ensure they function correctly and replace air filters to maintain air quality. Thermostats are set at comfortable temperatures, and cooling is monitored in common areas and resident rooms.
We educate residents on staying hydrated and avoiding peak heat hours by distributing flyers and holding meetings. We also promote indoor activities during extreme heat to keep residents engaged and safe.
In our community, weather drills are essential, especially during hurricane season. Knowing we have an action plan, these drills provide residents with peace of mind.
A valuable summer safety tip for all Arrow communities is regularly changing HVAC filters and ensuring all units function properly in the summer heat. Additionally, it is important to talk to residents about staying hydrated and remaining in shaded areas when they are outside.
Promoting summer safety can help drive and support occupancy in our community by having all departments work together to ensure residents are safe and have what they need during any weather occurrence. Providing drink stations and covered areas to stay out of the sun contributes to resident satisfaction and overall well-being.
Following these tips ensures The Summit at Chenal Valley Senior Living remains safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for all residents and staff throughout the summer months. Our dedication to maintaining a secure environment is essential to everyone’s well-being.
The Summit Senior Living in Little Rock, AR offers independent senior apartments, assisted living, and memory care with a variety of services and a range of floor plan options. Amenities include restaurant dining, 24-hour bistro, concierge service, housekeeping, events and entertainment, personal care, transportation services, and more. Centrally located near St. Vincent’s Infirmiry with convenient access to major shopping centers and attractions, including Chenal Country Club, The Promenade Outlets, Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site, and Big Damn Bridge.
