Memory Care

Memory Care at The Fountains

The search for a quality Memory Care for a loved one can be challenging. At The Fountains, we understand how difficult it is to trust someone else to care for a loved one that has Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Our Memory Care Neighborhood provides seniors with cognitive impairment a comfortable and safe place to call home.

Person-Centered Alzheimer’s Care

In our Memory Care Neighborhood, we use a person-centered approach to care. We begin by developing an individual plan of care for each resident, paying careful attention to their abilities and challenges. Each caregiver and support team member gets to know your loved one. We learn about their life and what still connects and engages them today and we use this knowledge to structure their day in a meaningful and successful way. The search for a quality Memory Care for a loved one can be challenging. At The Fountains, we understand how difficult it is to trust someone else to care for a loved one that has Dementia or Alzheimer’s. Our Memory Care Neighborhood provides seniors with cognitive impairment a comfortable and safe place to call home.

Specialty Staff in The Fountains of West County Memory Care Neighborhood

Dedicated staff who understand the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s is the core of our program. Through our-in-house training program, we teach caregivers how to work with adults who have memory loss in ways that preserve their dignity and self-esteem. Family members can feel confident in the people who care for their loved one in our Memory Care Neighborhood.

A Day in the Life of our Memory Care Residents

Routine and structure are both important when an adult has memory loss or cognitive impairment. Residents of our Memory Care Neighborhood benefit from a day designed to support their daily routine. Through our in-house training program, we teach caregivers how to work with adults who have memory loss in ways that preserve their dignity and self-esteem. Family can feel confident in the people who care for their loved one in our Memory Care Neighborhood.

Visit our Memory Care Neighborhood and you can see for yourself just how carefully we structure our residents’ days. Every activity is planned to promote self-esteem and engagement.

Here’s what a typical day looks like for our residents

8:00 AM	Breakfast
9:00 AM	Daily chronical and coffee
9:30 AM	Baking Club
10:45 AM	Joy Ride
12:00 PM	Lunch
1:30 PM	Arthritis relief chair exercise
2:30 PM	Music Therapy
5:00 PM	Dinner
6:30 PM	Evening Movie

Memory Care Services and Amenities

Our Memory Care services and amenities are designed around a holistic, person-centered approach to caring. The care and services each resident of our Memory Care Neighborhood receives helps them to have a safe and meaningful day. Our program is dedicated to promoting feelings of security and peacefulness.

Caregivers are on-site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support residents’ needs. Our Memory Care services and amenities are designed around a holistic, person-centered approach to caring.

The care and services each resident of our Memory Care Neighborhood receives helps them to have a safe and meaningful day:

Individual plan of care for each resident based on their needs and abilities
Support with Activities of Daily Living
Nursing care to monitor for health changes and to promote overall wellness
Medication management and administration
Dining designed to support nutritional needs

Frequent wellness checks and oversight
Life enrichment activities
Transportation for scheduled outings
All utilities except for phone
Daily housekeeping
Laundry service

Memory Care Floor Plans

We offer studio, one bedroom and shared suite apartment homes in our Memory Care Community. Our apartments are designed with attention to detail and comfort in mind, so that each resident can stay as independent as possible.

Studio Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

Dining

Meals can be challenging for seniors who have dementia related diseases and cognitive impairment. Our dining program is designed to help seniors overcome mealtime obstacles. Residents in our Memory Care Neighborhood benefit from a supportive and peaceful dining environment. Here is what you will find during your loved one’s dining experience:

A warm home-like dining room with a full kitchen
Home-style meals with foods chosen for their nutritional value as well as sensory and visual appeal
Specially trained caregivers assist residents during mealtimes in ways that promote success and self-esteem
Foods are prepared in a manner that makes them easier to eat. Bite-size foods and finger foods allow for mealtime success