Memory Care
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Franke Tobey Jones Memory Care suites are beautiful and specialize in seniors with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Our unique approach to memory care features a small group of residents who live together in a home-like setting with secured outside courtyards, many gathering spaces, 24 hour supervision and support. It is not necessary to live at FTJ first. Private suites with en suite bathroom start at $6,795/month plus level of care cost. Private suites with a bathroom shared by one other suite start at $5,660/month plus level of care cost. There is a $5,000 community fee per person.
Montessori-Inspired Memory Care Programming
Starting in late 2022, Franke Tobey Jones embarked on a brand-new way of engaging with residents in our Memory Care. While Montessori is most often connected to learning for children, Montessori for dementia has been shown to be extremely effective in allowing the person with dementia to reconnect to a world they are losing access to.
Montessori-Inspired Memory Care Programming is an approach to dementia care that adapts the educational principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori to support individuals living with memory impairments, such as Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. This philosophy focuses on creating a person-centered, engaging, and supportive environment that encourages independence, dignity, and a sense of purpose.
Key features of Montessori-inspired memory care programming include:
1. Person-Centered Approach
- Tailored activities based on the individual’s preferences, strengths, interests, and life history.
- Emphasis on preserving and utilizing remaining abilities rather than focusing on deficits.
2. Structured Environment
- A calm, organized, and predictable environment helps reduce confusion and anxiety.
- Visual cues, labels, and memory aids are often used to support navigation and orientation.
3. Engagement in Meaningful Activities
- Activities are designed to reflect the resident’s previous skills, hobbies, and roles, allowing them to feel purposeful and connected.
- Examples include cooking, gardening, sorting tasks, or music therapy.
4. Emphasis on Independence
- Residents are encouraged to perform tasks they can do independently or with minimal assistance, fostering self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment.
5. Sensory Stimulation
- Incorporates tactile, visual, auditory, and olfactory experiences to engage the senses, evoke memories, and create calming or enjoyable moments.
6. Social Connection and Community
- Promotes opportunities for social interaction, group activities, and teamwork to combat isolation and loneliness.
This approach aligns well with best practices in dementia care, as it respects each resident’s individuality and focuses on maintaining quality of life through meaningful engagement and supportive care strategies. Through sensory experiences and hands-on programing, those who have dementia are better able to reconnect with pleasant events and memories of the past to experience the positive emotions of remembered events.
Memory Care Suites Feature
- Large private suite with private bathroom/shower
- Multiple large gathering areas
- Private, secure outside courtyards
- Under the supervision of a licensed nurse, activity professionals and nursing assistants, each day is guided by our 24 hour staff, and daily routine is structured to maximize quality of life for each resident
- A licensed nurse is available to administer medications and assist with emergencies
- Program includes assistance with activities of daily living including medications, bathing and dressing to ensure that needs are met
- A variety of meaningful activities including Montessori–inspired programming designed to enhance residents’ strengths while bringing enjoyment to their days
- Residents can enjoy quiet times with other residents and staff in various indoor and outdoor community spaces
Memory Care Suites Include
- Three delicious meals a day served family-style in the Memory Care dining room
- Weekly housekeeping: bed linens and towels are laundered and supplied weekly, and a laundry room is available for personal use. FTJ can also launder personal clothes for a fee.
- Transportation to medical appointments five days a week
- Utilities include cable, internet and local phone service
Watch the new Memory Care Common Area video
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Memory Care TV Room
Memory Care Activity Room
Memory Care
Resident Daughter's Review
5 stars
“My mom was a resident of Franke Tobey Jones for the last 9 years, first in assisted living and then in memory care. The facility and campus are great, but it is the staff that really makes FTJ exceptional. The CNA’s, activity personnel and nurses treated my mom with kindness and compassion from the very beginning, and became her extended family in her new home. When I would visit, my mom always had a smile on her face, and would say “I really like it here!” The nursing staff was so thoughtful and competent in caring for my mom at the end of her life, and also extended support and empathy to me and my sister, which we greatly appreciated. FTJ is the best, and I can’t say enough good things about it!”
The Mission of Franke Tobey Jones
To enrich and extend the quality of life for seniors in our community. As a not-for-profit organization, we provide senior residential services, a supportive continuum of care and innovative community outreach.