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"We watched closely when we visited and could see the genuine loving care and compassionate responses that the staff consistently gave to the residents, and it was heartwarming.  We are grateful not only for the care that our Dad received but for the excellent care that is provided for other families as well.  The mention of Trinity Center will always draw a positive response from us, and we thank you very much!"

Jim and Karen Dellinger
Ottumwa, Iowa

"Please extend to all of your staff the profound appreciation our family has for the kind, compassionate, professional care given to our Mother- Armella Drees- these last nine years.  We took immense comfort in your vigilant concern for her needs, and your ready adaptation to modifications of treatment appropriate for the progression of her Alzheimer's disease."

Linda Schmidt
Whitestone, Virginia

Admissions and Tours

To initiate the admission process, an Application for Admission must be completed (see below). The Director of Admissions will then conduct a pre-admission evaluation. The following must be obtained prior to admission:

• Medical history and current physical records
• Documentation of the potential resident's TB status, either by chest x-ray or PPD skin test

Living will, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid and insurance cards will be copied upon admission. Advance directives may be decided at that time as well. Please call (515) 262-5639 to schedule a tour of the Trinity Center or to request an application.

Pre-Admission Information

• To start the admission process an Application for Admission must be completed.
• The Director of Admissions or designee will do a pre-admission evaluation.
• A physician must be secured to follow the resident's care while in the facility.
• Current medical histroy and a physical.
• Prior to admission, documentation of the resident's TB status, either by a chest x-ray or PPD skin test within the past year must be obtained.
• Physician admission orders including the medication orders must be obtained.
• If a power of attorney, guardian or conservator has been appointed, copies of those documents need to be available prior to admission. Living Will, Social Security, Medicare/Medicaid and Insurance Cards can be copied at time of admission.
• Advance directives may be decided/discussed at time of admission. Please consult your physician first.
• Arrangements will be coordinated with the family for the actual transfer: date, time and mode of transportation.
• Medications may not be brought from home. There will be a choice of pharmacies that meet the required regulations for dispensing medications. PLEASE DO NOT FILL MEDICATION PRESCRIPTIONS PRIOR TO ADMISSION.

Admission Information

• Download application for admission
• On the day of admission, the Power of Attorney or Guardian needs to be present to sign all admission papers. This may take a minimum of (1) hour. If it is more convenient, this can be done prior to admission.
• A thirty-day payment is required at the time of admission. This is explained in more detail on the Admission Agreement.
• There will be an inventory of all personal belongings brought to the facility. All clothing will be marked. If you wish to do the resident's laundry, please provide a hamper with lid. We recommend that you do not bring items of value such as wedding rings, antiques, keepsakes, etc. We also recommend that the suitcase be taken home at this time.
• We do encourage you to bring personal possessions such as family pictures, etc. Please remember that space is limited and we must be aware of safety and fire code regulations. If there are items not meeting these codes, you will be asked to take them home. If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Housekeeping.