Masonicare at Mystic sits in Connecticut and offers different living options like independent living, assisted living, and memory care for people with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, so you'll see private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with bathrooms made for safety and kitchenettes that are easy to use, and you can bring your own furniture to make your space feel just right. The memory care neighborhoods have 44 units and stay locked and secure, with a home-like feeling, and there are lots of places to spend time like secured courtyards, outdoor walking paths, gardens, and patios where families can visit. The building has 100 units in all, and some have pet-friendly spaces where all pets get considered, which means you'll probably see a few dogs or cats about. If you want to use the common areas, you'll find a fitness center, exercise rooms, swimming pool, and a pool table, and there's a bistro dining area, places to do arts and crafts, TV lounges, and a computer space, plus high-speed free WiFi throughout.
Residents have help with daily activities if they need it, such as grooming or bathing, and a nurse is on staff for medical needs, plus there's skilled nursing, physical therapy, and even haircuts and barber services. Housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning can be arranged, and there's scheduled transportation for appointments or outings or group trips, so you'll rarely feel stuck. The meals include some farm-to-table foods and vegetarian choices, and family can join for meals now and then with guest allowances, so eating together stays easy. Rec programs get a lot of attention, too, with everything from game nights and story time to resident musical groups and outings offsite.
The memory care program focuses on safety, structure, and routines that help people feel settled, with 24/7 monitoring and programming that's flexible and can fit what each resident needs, and there's a secured courtyard so people can still enjoy being outdoors. Masonicare at Mystic follows state regulations and runs as a non-profit, which means residents don't pay a big upfront buy-in-just a monthly rent-so moving in doesn't get too complicated. The services stretch to visiting nurses, therapists, home health help, adult day programs, hospice and palliative care, medical alert devices, and a wide range of wellness services with programs like Masonicare Moves, behavioral health support, and short-term trial stays. Residents have access to lectures, education programs, companionship services, and personal aides, and they can join many trips and events out in the community. The idea behind everything is to offer a place for seniors where independence stays important, but safety, health, and social life are all supported at the same time, and the staff focus on helping each person feel at home and taken care of in a quiet and sturdy way.
