Mission / Philosophy
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a nurturing home within the community that provides meaningful engagement, lasting relationships and enrichment to the lives of those who live, work, and serve at Sunset Retirement Communities.
Sunset Retirement Communities faithfully abides by a philosophy that puts our residents at the heart of all we do. To that end, each resident of Sunset Retirement Communities shall have the right to expect:
- opportunities to exercise self-determination;
- high quality care and service to meet emotional, physical, social, and spiritual needs;
- respect for personal dignity and privacy;
- atmospheres conducive to open, honest, and fair dialogue;
- safe and clean environments;
- a spirit of understanding, warmth, and affection;
- atmospheres encouraging companionship and personal relationships;
- a variety of opportunities designed to inspire positive attitudes toward daily living, including renewal of former interests and discovery of new ones;
- recognition of the contribution they can continue to make to the community;
- fair fee structures and the exercise of fiscal responsibility;
- financial assistance, within the organization's ability, if resident funds become exhausted;
- encouragement to participate fully in the life of Sunset Retirement Communities.
Sunset Retirement Communities pledges to:
- operate at the highest level of integrity and competency in providing services;
- establish and maintain committed and effective Board members and capable staff;
- work toward meeting and exceeding care standards to maximize resident's quality of life;
- comply with applicable governmental laws and regulations;
- establish systems to implement the highest standards of financial integrity;
- secure and retain responsible and dedicated employees;
- operate as a bona fide voluntary not-for-profit corporation with an IRS 501C3 exemption;
- provide needed services to maintain continuity of resident care.
