MorningStar at West San Jose Offers Memory Care

Along with assisted living, MorningStar at West San Jose offers experienced memory care. Our Reflections Neighborhood has memory care suites dedicated to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Our compassionate team expertly provides the care your loved one requires for their utmost comfort, wellness and safety.
​
The Reflections Neighborhood is designed in full consideration of the dispositions and behaviors of those with memory impairment and encourages independence for our most tender residents with clear wayfinding; and safe, inviting common areas. Residents receive daily health monitoring and 24/7 care along with access to a licensed nurse and more supportive third-party service providers. In addition, all suites are equipped with emergency call systems and handicap-accessible bathrooms.

Our holistic approach to memory care is done through our program we call “Lavender Sky.” By utilizing our extensive understanding of dementia, it provides the tools to empower and equip our team to advance our vision and mission of providing a more insightful way to support the memory-impaired and their families.

All our employees, regardless of their position, will receive training in the program as we understand knowledge provides greater wisdom and insight into interacting with our most tender residents. The eight hours of training include the pathology behind the disease as well as communication techniques, and holistic solutions to dining, safety and challenging behaviors.

Through Lavender Sky, our caregivers thoughtfully enter, embrace and explore the “purple world” of dementia as they cross over the physical and emotional boundaries that would otherwise separate us. By exploring each of our residents’ life stories including their history and preferences, we create an individualized care plan. We also involve and engage family members in how to follow our lead.

Please contact us for more information about MorningStar’s assisted living or memory care in San Jose and all the amenities and services we provide. We look forward to hearing from you.

MorningStar is guided by a culture rooted in our mission of honoring God, valuing seniors, and investing in our team, which allows us to deliver services with warmth, sincerity, and depth of purpose. We have built a reputation for creating homes filled with an atmosphere of love and community. Please contact us to learn more about the finest assisted living and memory care in San Jose, CA.

ASSISTED LIVING VS. MEMORY CARE: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES?

Finding the right senior living facility for a loved one can be a stressful experience, especially if the loved one lives with a medical condition that makes it difficult to live independently. Assisted living and memory care facilities offer support for residents that live with a wide variety of health issues, including medical conditions in which a resident suffers from some form of cognitive impairment.

However, memory care facilities specialize in helping residents cope with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Caregivers trained to address the physical and psychological impacts of severe cognitive impairments provide around-the-clock services to ensure the highest quality of life for residents. Assisted living facilities in Portland, Oregon provide services that target specific lifestyle needs, such as grooming and household chores.

For many residents, it makes sense to live in an assisted living facility and as cognitive impairments develop, transition to amemory care facilityfor more intensive support. MorningStar at Laurelhurst is a senior living residence that provides both assisted living andmemory care services. Four criteria define the major differences between assisted living and memory care services.

Safety

Although both assisted living and memory care residents live in super-safe environments, memory care facilities place more emphasis on environmental security features. Assisted living communities offer security features such as daily check-ins and room emergency alert systems. On the other hand, a prototype memory care home has obscured exits, keypad-enabled entrances, and a doorbell system that alerts staff to people entering and exiting the building.

Caregiver Training

Caregivers at assisted living and memory care facilities should have undergone extensive training before assuming their roles. Memory care staff provides support 24 hours a day that helps residents maintain a quality of life while dealing with a rapid decline in cognitive skills. Caregivers at memory care facilities have mastered the skill of managing the most difficult dementia behaviors such as aggression and wandering.

Activities

Assisted living facilities plan activities for active seniors who need minor support with daily tasks. This means residents of assisted living facilities participate in more planned social events, such as cookouts, day trips, and guest speaker presentations. Memory care facilities offer group and individual activities that are specially created for seniors living with significant memory loss. The goal of the activities is to improve the cognitive skills of residents living with some form of dementia or stage of Alzheimer’s disease.

Cost

Many of the same factors determine the cost of an assisted living and a memory care facility, such as location, room size, and type of amenities. Assisted care facilities in Portland typically charge a monthly rate that covers room and board, weekly housekeeping, three daily meals, and transportation to and from healthcare appointments. The median monthly cost for a one-bedroom at an assisted living facility ran $4,500 in 2021, as opposed to a median monthly rate for a memory care facility room of $5,430. Memory care facilities offer specialized care and nursing services that make rooms more expensive.

MorningStar operates on the principle of “To honor, to serve, to invest.” Located in the greater Portland area, MorningStar at Laurelhurst offers resort-style amenities surrounded by beautiful natural attractions. We offer both assisted living and memory care services, which makes our facility ideal for residents that might have to transition to more intensive care and targeted services in a caring environment.