MEMORY CARE
IN New Lenox, Illinois

Signs of early-stage dementia include forgetting names, repetition, and struggling to find the right words to describe feelings. Signs of later-stage dementia may include little to no communication, loss of mobility, incontinence, and the inability to eat or dress.

Of course, dementia and Alzheimer’s look different for every family. That’s why we created a unique program in Flourish℠ – to personalize care exactly to your loved one’s needs.

Assisted Living and Memory Care senior living communities provide many of the same services,  including housing; meals; and help with bathing, grooming and toileting. However, Memory Care communities or neighborhoods specialize in caring for seniors with all stages of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. In Memory Care communities, environmental security is a key design feature.

To prevent wandering, many communities are equipped with locked entrances and exits, as well as keypad entries, obscured exits, and doorbells signaling entering and exiting. To avoid injuries from falls, dementia care communities feature designs that minimize confusion. In addition, they offer calming therapies in soothing spaces. This can help reduce agitation and confusion that can lead to aggression or self-injury.

The staff members in dementia care communities are also specially trained in care planning for those living with memory loss. The staff understands how to effectively prevent and manage difficult dementia behaviors. They also understand the balance of encouraging residents to stay as independent as possible while providing the support they need. Many communities, including Charter, have a higher staff-to-resident ratio than Assisted Living, which allows for more one-on-one attention throughout the day.

The higher level of care and supervision in an Alzheimer’s residential care home comes at a price. On average, Assisted Living costs $4,000 a month, and Memory Care adds another $1,000 to $4,000 a month. Costs vary state to state and are impacted by the level of care provided.

Our monthly rates start at $7,550.

Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans generally will not pay for room and board or personal care in a Memory Care community. Memory Care will, however, pay for the medical care the facility provides. Veterans benefits typically help cover the cost for eligible Veterans and surviving spouses who are over age 65.

When considering moving your loved one to a senior living community that specializes in dementia care and Alzheimer’s disease, there is much to consider.

• Are they in the early stage of the disease, or do they need the long-term care provided in nursing homes?
• Will they have the support they need?
• Will they be safe, happy and content?

Complete the contact form to find out more about our unique Memory Care programming. Read more about what sets our Alzheimer’s and dementia care apart on our blog.

If you are temporarily unable to care for your loved one with memory loss, we offer Short-Term Stays as a reliable solution. Reach out to our team today to apply for your loved one’s Short-Term Stay in Memory Care.

If outside services (such as rehabilitation) are needed during a resident’s Short-Term Stay in Memory Care, Medicare coverage would be available to qualifying patients.