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14 BEST OF THE BEST FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2013 • NWA MEDIA PROMOTIONAL SUPPLEMENT w w w. t h e m e a d o w s i n b e n t o n v i l l e . c o m 2300 SE 28th St ~ Bentonville ~ 479.273.9969 The Meadows is an Independent and Assisted Living Level II Community with a Licensed Alzheimer's Wing. Located one block east of Northwest Medical, one exit north of Mercy Hospital and within miles of various specialized and general medicalclinics. Some benefi ts of The Meadows are: – 24-hour staff, both nurses and Certifi ed Nurse's Assistants – Studio, one- or two-bedroom private apartments – Emergency call systems – Special dietary accommodations available – Cameras at all entrances/exits – Scheduled transportation and transportation coordination Call or stop by for a tour and additional amenities OUR FAMILY CARING FOR YOUR FAMILY WITH HONOR, DIGNITY & RESPECT he Meadows recently celebrated its sixth year of service, but the assisted living community in Bentonville already is a three-generation family business. Ann Standley, administrator of the private-pay, Level II community, explains her father Dr. Warren Bathke planned the senior residential complex. He and his wife unexpectedly became two of the first residents when her reha - bilitation after surgery in late 2007 ne- cessitated accessible living quarters. Standley handles the books. Her daughter, as assistant administrator, works directly with residential care. Standley's son and daughter-in-law are involved as well. Standley's grandchildren by her daughter, two little girls, are popu - lar visitors to The Meadows a few times a week. Their slogan, "our family caring for your family with honor, dignity and re- spect," is to be taken literally, Standley said. They treat employees well, which in turn ensures the best care for residents. The Meadows, 2300 S.E. 28th St., has 65 apartments or suites for inde - pendent or assisted living for people age 55 or older and has a secure, Level II memory care unit. A shorthand way of understanding state licensing classifica- tions is that the staff of Level I facilities can remind residents about medications and Level II employees can administer medicines, Standley said. More information on The Meadows is available by calling (479) 273-9969 or by visiting themeadowsinbentonville. com. SPECIAL TO NWA MEDIA The Meadows assisted living community in Bentonville is for people 55 and older and features a secure, Level II memory care unit. THE MEADOWS >> Assisted Living BY BEN S. POLLOCK SPECIAL TO NWA MEDIA Three generations provide family care T

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