Lilac Homes Assisted Living Memory Care sits on Parkview Drive in Moorhead, Minnesota, between 27th Street South and 26th Street South, and is both family-owned and managed, owners often on site making sure things go smoothly and everybody feels like they belong, and you'll notice right away the focus stays on memory care for seniors, so folks with Alzheimer's or dementia live in a safe, supportive place. Staff at Lilac Homes help with everything like bathing, dressing, taking medicines, and getting around the place, and they use strategies like the GEMS™ classification and POSITIVE APPROACH® care developed by Teepa Snow, so people have care that fits them best, and they don't feel lost or left out as their needs change. The building's locked and secure, yet stays relaxed, and residents can walk the indoor halls or enjoy gardens and walking paths outside without worrying about wandering off. Meals get cooked on-site and staff pay attention to allergies or needs like diabetic diets, and the dining room sees a lot of smiles, with meals that value taste and nutrition, plus housekeeping, laundry, and furnished rooms all come included so nobody feels stressed about chores.
Residents join in group activities, with arts and crafts, music therapy, movie nights, church services with communion for all backgrounds, and even trips out for lunch at places like the Silver Spike, though some folks just want to relax and watch cable TV or sit with the newspaper. Nurses and aides give help around the clock and assist with wound care, incontinence, or diabetes, and the building has a 24-hour call system plus a sprinkler system for emergencies, along with handicap features, so safety always comes first. Families hear praise for staff, who treat everyone with kindness and respect, keep residents clean and comfortable, and talk directly with families when care needs change, following their "family first" philosophy and making sure people stay engaged and never feel ignored. Residents get their privacy respected, with things like randomly generated usernames instead of real names for online systems, and the home even uses security tech to keep its own systems safe.
Memory care here means more than a locked door, since care teams use individualized plans and adjust support depending on whether someone's having a good day or a rough one, and they work with local hospice programs to help folks through tough transitions including end-of-life care. Rooms offer cable TV, internet, safety features, and even some kitchenettes for folks who want them, plus washers and dryers, and there's a salon and barbershop, so families often say their loved ones look well groomed and keep their dignity. The home's got transportation, guest parking, and does move-in coordination, meaning new residents settle in quicker, and staff often take time to check on everybody, from the quietest resident to the most active. On top of it all, the welcoming atmosphere makes Lilac Homes a place where residents can socialize, have their own space, and get the care they want, and that's likely why so many reviews mention the comforting, respectful community feeling you find throughout the place.
