Meadowlark Hills has initiated the process of converting our emergency pull-cords and personal responders to the new devices. Our current system, HomeFree, is closing business at the end of the year. Now we are required to make this change.

Stanley Healthcare, a division of Stanley Black and Decker, will be on the Meadowlark Hills campus starting Monday, Oct. 7, to begin installing the new system replacing the current HomeFree system.

Independent Living home installations of emergency pull cord stations will follow the completion of the initial phase in the Healthcare and Assisted Living area installations. The projected date for Independent Living installations is Oct. 23 and 24, depending on first phase completion.

This transition will also include a change of personal responders (pendants or wrist bands), which many residents utilize through Meadowlark Hills Home Health services. Home Health will be available from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the Game Room for residents to stop by and change out their current device with the new one.

There will be no charge to residents for replacing existing pull cord stations or personal responders.

As the project moves forward, we will continue to communicate time frames for installations in all areas as well as the location for changing out the personal responders.

Watch for more information in future editions of the Messenger. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Amanda Rall at 323-3801. Household residents may contact their Household Coordinators for more information.