Life's Neighborhood® — dementia care that feels like home
Secured, intimate neighborhoods with 24/7 dementia-trained caregivers, music therapy, and family education woven into every day.
Designed for memory support — not lockdown
Calm lighting, contrasting tableware, secured entrances, and programming through Cognitive Compass keep residents engaged while families get real-time updates through the Aegis Living app.
What specialized support looks like
- Dementia-trained team
24/7 caregivers and nurses on site seven days a week, trained in Positive Approach to Care and CPI de-escalation — medication only when non-pharmacologic approaches need reinforcement.
- Cognitive Compass
Brain-health programming across movement, nutrition, sleep, social connection, and novelty-based learning — aligned with NIA protective factors for cognition.
- Music & sensory therapy
Certified music therapy and sensory activities reduce agitation and support connection when words are harder to find.
- Dining with dignity
Smaller table groupings, finger-food options, and dementia-informed cueing so residents eat safely and independently longer.
Visit daily. Join meals. Celebrate First Fridays.
Long-distance family stays connected through the app with photos, activities, and care notes. Most residents age in place through advanced dementia — including hospice coordination in the apartment when the time comes.
Not sure you're ready? Start with transitional care or a respite stay to trial the team first.
- ArgentumBest of the Best — Memory Care (2024)
- CPIDementia-Capable Care Workforce Leader
- U.S. NewsBest Senior Living — 2024 & 2025
Non-pharmacologic interventions — music, structured activity, environmental design, and trained-caregiver relationships — reduce agitation and antipsychotic use in dementia populations.
National Institute on Aging
Tour Life's Neighborhood® in person
Seeing the secured layout and meeting the team is the fastest way to know if it feels right.
Frequently asked questions
- When should we move a parent from home to memory care?
- Consider it when safety incidents are escalating - wandering, falls, medication errors - or when the primary caregiver's health is suffering. The Alzheimer's Association names caregiver burnout and unsafe situations as the clearest signals. Earlier moves are usually easier than crisis moves.
- Is memory care covered by Medicare?
- Original Medicare does not cover the room-and-board portion of memory care, though it covers qualifying medical services, short-term rehab, and hospice. Long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, and personal assets typically fund the residential cost. Our team walks you through the math during your tour.
- How does Aegis Living handle agitation or aggressive behaviors?
- Our team is trained in Positive Approach to Care principles popularized by Teepa Snow and in Crisis Prevention Institute techniques. The first response is always non-pharmacologic: change the environment, redirect, validate, offer a familiar activity. Medication is a last resort, coordinated with physician and family.
- Can my parent age in place if dementia progresses?
- Yes. Life's Neighborhood® supports moderate through advanced dementia, including two-person transfers, Hoyer lifts, and partnership with hospice for end-of-life care inside the apartment. Most residents do not need to move again.
- Do you allow family visits and overnight stays?
- Yes. Families are welcomed daily, can join meals, and are invited to First-Friday parties. The Aegis Living app keeps long-distance family updated with photos, activities, and care notes in real time.
- What if we are not sure memory care is the right level yet?
- Start with a nursing assessment. If your parent is borderline, transitional care inside assisted living often bridges the gap, and a respite or day stay lets you trial the community for a few days or weeks before committing.
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