Memory Care
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Memory Care at Somerby offers seniors in the Birmingham area that are facing the challenges of memory loss the opportunity to be engaged in the world around them. Along with patience and understanding, quality memory care requires a safe, familiar environment – our approach helps reduce confusion and allows for maximum security throughout each day.
Like all our senior care services, our memory loss care for Alzheimer’s and other dementia is led by a nurturing, highly trained staff that provides understanding and comfort. Serving the Birmingham area, located in Hoover and just minutes from Homewood and Vestavia Hills, Memory Care at Somerby offers the encouraging, secure environment you want for those you love.
Want to learn more about memory care at Somerby at St. Vincent’s One Nineteen? Then contact us today.
Residence Features
- 24-hour monitored emergency response system in bedroom and bathroom
- Electricity, water/sewer and expanded basic cable included in the monthly fee
- Large private bathroom with walk-in shower and safety bars
- Individually controlled heat and air-conditioning
- Smoke-free community
- Smoke detectors and automatic fire sprinkler system
- Memory boxes at the entrance to each apartment home as visual identity reminder
Community Service & Amenities
- All inclusive pricing – no confusing levels of care
- Licensed nurse on-duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Three delicious meals daily, planned by a registered dietician
- Staff trained in caring for those facing memory loss
- Nationally recognized "Best Friends Approach" fosters a person-centered culture that focuses on building close relationships to inspire and nurture residents to live life to the fullest
- Innovative CaraSyst electronic care tracking system assists with the tracking of service plans, allowing for enhanced communication among staff and family members
- Personalized service plan, reviewed monthly and on an as-needed basis by Health Care Director, along with other professional disciplines
- Coded exit and entry doors for resident safety
- Controlled access - all building access doors are electronically secured. and the campus is monitored by security cameras and nighttime courtesy offficers
- Secured living area for safety
- Medication assistance and management
- Assistance with bathing, dressing and grooming
- Restroom reminders and assistance with incontinence products
- Supervised scheduled activities
- Activities and events tailored to individual interests and abilities
- Life enrichment stations for reminiscence therapy
- Supervised Nourishment Center stocked with juice, fruit and snacks 24 hours a day
- Secured outside memory garden
- Weekly housekeeping and laundry service
- Daily light housekeeping, as needed