Maple View Memory Care Bismarck sits on Montreal Street and offers care for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and it's been around since 2006 when the owners bought an existing memory care facility and put extra work into it with a remodel and addition in 2015, and now the building holds up to 36 basic care beds, which means it can handle a pretty good number of folks at once, but still keep things close-knit and homey, with well-lit, clean halls and a secure setup to help stop confusion and wandering. The facility follows a person-centered approach for memory care and supports people with cognitive problems with help from highly trained caregivers, which includes RNs, LPNs, and CNAs who know memory loss inside and out, and Maple View runs with a bit higher staff-to-resident ratio than some places, so folks get extra attention and the staff can keep a good eye on everyone and help out when needed, any time day or night, including helping with medicines and handling health emergencies. Residents there get custom health plans, and the staff uses Montessori-based programs, which aim to promote independence, self-assurance, and a routine so people feel calm, safe, and like they have a part in their own daily lives, and the activities run by the activity coordinator, Robyn, focus on keeping minds active, whether that means social time, games, music, or something crafty.
They've set up the place for people from Bismarck, Burleigh County, and Region VII, and along with long-term living, Maple View offers respite care, so families can take a break, and also runs the Family Caregiver Support Program, which can give some tips and help for relatives who are doing their best to support their loved ones at home. The place is part of a bigger network with other Maple View communities in North Dakota, and it's known as one of the bigger names in the state for memory care, though it runs independently at each site. The director there is Lana Charvat, who's an RN and BSN, and the team has nurse managers with many years of experience, plus a resident services manager, activity aides, medication management, and a CNA. The way Maple View is set up, with a failure-free approach and rooms built for comfort and safety, means seniors with memory loss get the right support to avoid feeling lost or left out, and the charge covers everything at an affordable daily rate, so families don't have to juggle a big list of separate fees. The Olympic goal around there's just to make sure every day can be as good as it gets for people living with memory impairment, with staff who know their residents and treat each one with respect and dignity, helping folks stay as engaged, comfortable, and happy as possible, using new techniques and activities that fit what each person needs.
