Legato Living at Old Town

Legato Living At Old Town sits in a ranch-style home right in the historic Old Town Scottsdale area, nestled in a calm neighborhood close to hospitals and the 101 freeway, with an easy drive for visiting family members who want to stop by or take part in activities. There's room for up to ten people here, both men and women, so residents get plenty of one-on-one care and attention in a homelike setting that's bright, open, and newly remodeled, with cozy furniture, holiday decorations, and a big backyard patio where folks can practice tai chi or just relax for a bit. This is a family-owned memory care group home, managed by Ryan and Katie Heimbach, with a team of caregivers and a dedicated manager working around the clock, always awake and alert, who help with memory care, Alzheimer's care, and all sorts of daily living needs, whether it's bathing, dressing, feeding, or just lending a hand with shaving or medication.

Residents can pick from single or double rooms, and there's plenty of space for personal items, plus private bathrooms in some units. There's an all-inclusive pricing structure to help families plan, so rent covers laundry services for linens, daily housekeeping, regular maintenance, pest control, security, and three meals a day, plus snacks-some with dietitian oversight for special diets-with community dining or room service available, and plenty of drinks on hand, as well as a flexible meal plan for those who like a little more say in what they eat. The staff help with medication reminders, blood sugar tests, and even insulin injections using sliding scale therapy, and they're equipped for transfers using Hoyer lifts or wheelchairs, even if someone needs two helpers to get settled. Safety's important; all doors stay secure with alarms, and some folks wear special bracelets that ring an alert if they wander too far. There's a single-story layout for easy walking, wide doors and ramps, handrails, and bathrooms set up to help those who are unsteady or use a chair.

The home serves people who need help with light, medium, or heavy care, including those with significant memory loss or behavioral issues, and it doesn't require residents to move out when their needs change. Unique services here include in-house hospice, physical and occupational therapy visits, home health care, skilled nursing, home care, and long-term care, even if someone just needs adult day care or a short respite stay. Individualized care plans get updated as needs change, and there's a good-sized staff on duty compared to bigger places, which means residents often wait less for help and get to know staff better. Staff complete special training in a long list of aging and disability topics, from safe transfers to wound care, medication management, personal rights, and even emergency plans. There's also specialized dementia care, which includes social events, activities like a cooking club, arts and crafts, music, and game nights, plus a resident musical group that plays now and then.

For folks who don't want a big, busy environment, the home's smaller group setting cuts down on confusion; it creates a peaceful space that helps residents feel less overwhelmed, and the backyard, indoor lounges, common kitchens and TV areas give people places to gather in small groups or relax alone. Nurses and aides help with grooming, hygiene, daily routines, and things like reading, making phone calls, or checking the refrigerator for fresh food, and there's a focus on helping each resident hold onto as much dignity and independence as possible, even when they need more help. Residents' families often say having the smaller place gives them real peace of mind, knowing someone's always looking out for their loved one. The home accepts private pay, long-term care insurance, VA benefits, and checks for payment, but doesn't take Medicare as payment except for services certified separately by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Some pets are welcome, too, as long as their presence fits in with others' needs. The goal here is always about comfort, support, and offering a life that's as active and social as each person wants, right up through end-of-life care if that's needed.