Alzheimer's/Dementia Care

Capacity: 50-150 Residents

Payment: Mostly private pay, some take Medical
Cost: $4000 to $6000 per month depending on the size of apartment and level of assistance required.

Communities designed for: Focused care and housing tailored to the special needs of individuals with this disease. These facilities offer care that fosters residents' individual skills and interests in an environment that helps to diminish confusion and agitation. Although many Assisted Living facilities and Nursing Homes cater to individuals with Alzheimer’s/Dementia these buildings have design features that assist with the problems associated with this disease: color-coded hallways, visual cues, and secure wandering paths for additional security. Similar to Assisted Living communities, most provide assistance with dressing, grooming, bathing, and other daily activities. Medications, Meals, laundry and housekeeping are usually provided within private and semi-private rooms in a resort type setting.