Frequently Asked Questions

Information for Families and Guests

• Sanctuary at the Shore has open visiting hours. Suggested hours are between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
• All residents are encouraged to get dressed daily in appropriate clothing. All clothing (and other personal belongings such as shoes, eyeglasses, hearing aides, blankets, pillow, etc.) must be marked with first initial and last name.
• Laundry services are offered at no additional charge. Family is also welcome to do personal laundry (clothing still needs to be marked for identification purposes). If families prefer to do the laundry, a rubber maid type container with a lid is needed to store soiled clothing. Please let us know if you would like Sanctuary at the Shore to do the laundry.
• Sanctuary at the Shore is a smoke free facility. Smoking is allowed outside in a designated area.
• Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to share meals with their loved ones. A tray is $3.00 and meal tickets can be purchased from the business office.
• Phone calls are an excellent way to check and see how your loved one is doing on any given day. The optimal times to call are before 7:00am, between 9:00 am – 12:00 noon, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., and after 8:00 p.m.
• Activities are a major part of daily living here at Sanctuary at the Shore. These include music, birthday parties, family nights, pet visits, exercise, special holiday events and many others. Calendars are posted in each room and across from the main nurses station.
• As a faith based organization, Sanctuary at the Shore is sensitive to the various spiritual needs of its residents and families. We do provide pastoral care services, bible studies, mass, church services and other celebratory events. If you have a specific spiritual care need, please share it with us and we will endeavor to facilitate your requests.