Culture Change

Cedar Ridge Health and Rehab Center is one of the leaders in the entire state of Illinois in regards to the Culture Change movement. Culture Change is about changing to a new way of working that fosters an environment in which staff are inspired to support the resident's quality of life and self-determination and to respect the resident's dignity, personhood, and autonomy.

Among the things in place at Cedar Ridge to promote Culture Change are:

Consistent staff assignment, which enables caregivers to learn the resident’s routines and needs
Restaurant-style dining, which gives the residents a choice in regards to meals
A putting green
A green house
A “Dreams Come True” Committee
Decision-making returned to the residents
Increased decision-making given to direct-care staff
A “Back to School” program for the residents
The ability for residents to decorate their room to feel as much like home as possible
Much, much more!