Family Connect Memory Care runs several specialty homes in Torrance, Solvang, and Rancho Palos Verdes, focusing on people who have memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease, and all these homes are small-some have just six residents-so everyone gets a lot of attention from a staff that's trained in memory care, Parkinson's, TBI, and medication management, and you always get one certified Care Associate for every two residents which is rare, and the staff, who are employees not contractors, provide care that's both professional and compassionate, with their founder and dementia specialist Lauren Mahakian leading free local support groups and talking regularly on the topic, plus caregivers help with bathing, dressing, transfers, grooming, and laundry every day, and the homes stay clean and comfortable thanks to housekeeping, daily laundry, hair styling, and manicure services, while all rooms can be private or semi-private, are furnished, but people are encouraged to bring familiar belongings.
The homes all use colors, furniture, and spacing that are calming and make it easier for residents to stay comfortable and oriented, and every house has gardens, outdoor dining, walking paths with rubberized surfaces, and areas designed for watching birds or sitting in the sun, and there's a backyard at the Torrance location with art therapy walls and a living plant wall, which adds a lot of calm, and exercise here is kept safe-there's a rubberized exercise floor so falls hurt less if they happen, and outside you'll find herb and vegetable garden therapy where residents can get their hands in the dirt, plus planned outings for a change of scenery.
Meals are always made with each resident's needs and preferences in mind, with plenty of healthy options and special diets if they're needed, and there's a big focus on hydration, which is good for people with memory issues, and a playful spirit is encouraged at the table, with creativity in meal planning to help folks eat well, and every meal comes with options.
The care here covers medical, personal, and emotional support with programs that track things like medication, daily custom exercise with a certified therapist, a UTI monitoring system, and health and prevention programs, plus there's a Medical Director and licensed nurses available for advice and emergencies, and if someone needs help with planning for the future, Lauren and her team help families think ahead, coordinate medical care, and create safe, stimulating care plans tailored to each individual.
Family Connect Memory Care is state licensed (CA License #: 198602377), and puts safety first with motion monitors, alarms, and the Wander Guard system, making sure residents don't get lost or hurt, and they use all kinds of specialized activities-pet therapy, music, dance, baking, gardening, and aromatherapy are part of personalized activity plans, with their own patented Stimuli Program focusing on the senses: smell, touch, taste, hearing, and sight, and there's the Live Love Art Therapy program, using music, art, and film to help spark old memories, and the homes always keep up a calendar full of hands-on group activities, including mixers for residents, family, and friends, regular movie nights, and art or music sessions, so no one feels left alone or ignored.
Communication is easy for families since staff respond by phone, email, text, or social media, and monthly mixers let families keep up with how their loved ones are doing, and the community is open to giving honest guidance, support, and information sessions for those who need help understanding dementia, memory loss, or care options.
Homes are in safe neighborhoods, close to health providers, and the staff are prepared for end-of-life care with compassion and respect, and the services include short-term stays if needed, transition care for new residents, and support for families before and after a move, and residents can count on access to Wi-Fi, emergency alert systems, scheduled transportation, parking, and laundry or dry cleaning.
Family Connect Memory Care has been in operation since 2017, is family-owned, and takes pride in treating residents and their families with respect, focusing on real quality of life instead of making big promises they can't keep.
