Memory Care

Like most things, we do memory care a little differently. That’s because you’re different. And so is your loved one. Your unique journey has brought you here. And, we know it hasn’t been an easy one. Welcome to your soft landing. Welcome to Opal.

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A MEMORY CARE PROGRAM THAT CELEBRATES EVERY INDIVIDUAL

Although memory care residents share a common diagnosis, we understand that each family’s journey is unique, and each resident is an individual to be seen, heard, and celebrated. We strive to meet the physical, social, mental, emotional, and communal needs of our residents in every interaction, ultimately providing well-rounded care that encourages and inspires.

Our caregivers possess both the experience in caring for people with memory loss and the right personality to brighten a day. Our team receives extensive and ongoing training for a range of dementia behaviors, ensuring that they’ll take a proactive approach to care and be the best in every moment. The bottom line? They love what they do, and they do it well.

Memory care costs are in addition to monthly fees and care plans are regularly reviewed.

Memory Care: Your guide to Alzheimer's and Dementia Care

GUIDE FOR Memory Care (PDF)

Memory Care Resources

Our memory care communities are designed to meet the unique needs of seniors with dementia. More than a memory care facility, Leisure Care memory care communities partner with families in delivering high-quality care for seniors with Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia.

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A Day At Opal Memory Care

Memory care residents have the opportunity to participate in a flexible daily schedule with dementia-friendly dining, activities, exercise, and therapies. Following is a sample schedule.

10:15 AM Exercise

Opal residents engage in daily physical activities that are focused on their individual abilities in both group and personal settings. Popular activities include Sit and Fit, tai chi, and walking club.

10:50 AM Moral of The Story

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1:00 PM Opalessence

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2:00 PM Butterfly Pavilion Trip

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3:00 PM Bakers’ Dozen

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4:00 PM Canvas Creations

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6:00 PM Drive-n-dine

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Memory Care Services

Around-the-clock staff availability and supervision
Social and therapy programs centered around the interests and abilities of residents
Delicious and dementia-friendly dining options
Medication administration and management and assistance with mobility issues
Regular housekeeping and laundry service
Enclosed and secured spaces to keep residents safe from wandering
Emergency communication systems and monitoring

Memory Care Communities

Arizona

Fairwinds - Desert Point Oro Valley

California

Colorado

MacKenzie Place - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs
MacKenzie Place - Fort Collins Fort Collins
The Carillon at Boulder Creek Boulder

Connecticut

Delaware

The Vero at Newark Newark

Idaho

Fairwinds - Sand Creek Idaho Falls

Missouri

Fairwinds - River's Edge St. Charles

New Jersey

The Landing of Hamilton Hamilton
The Landing of Washington Square Sewell

New Mexico

Fairwinds - Rio Rancho Rio Rancho

New York

The Village at Unity Rochester

North Carolina

Treeo Raleigh Raleigh

Oregon

Canfield Place Beaverton
Russellville Park Portland
The Ackerly at Reed's Crossing Hillsboro
The Ackerly at Sherwood Sherwood
The Ackerly at Timberland Portland

Pennsylvania

Utah

Treeo - Orem Orem
Treeo - South Ogden South Ogden

Virginia

The Vero at Chesapeake Chesapeake

Washington

Memory Care Q&A

Who qualifies for memory care?

Memory care communities are specially licensed facilities with a uniquely trained staff to care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia. Memory care communities, or memory care facilities, will often have specialized programming to engage residents with cognitive impairment, dementia-friendly meals, and even provide secured outdoor spaces to prevent wandering. Memory care communities also have lower resident ratios for more attentive care.

When should you put someone in memory care?

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Does Medicare cover memory care?

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