Mulberry Gardens Memory Care sits at 47 Steeplechase Lane in Munroe Falls, Ohio, just outside Akron and next to Munroe Falls Metro Park, and what's different about this place is how it focuses on residents living with memory loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia. The building is purpose-built with private and semi-private suites designed for safety, comfort, and ease of daily life, and there's an entry fee but no leases or buy-in fees, and all-inclusive pricing covers things like weekly housekeeping, linen services, all utilities including cable TV, and chef-prepared meals with flexible dining options that cater to different dietary needs and preferences. The health care staff includes a full-time RN, LPN, and Resident Assistants who provide around-the-clock support, health monitoring, medication management, help with bathing, dressing, and mobility, and dedicated nurses are on site to make sure personal needs get met.
The community uses a unique memory care program called Meaningful Moments®, which creates meaningful experiences for each resident, often based on their past jobs, hobbies, and personal interests, and residents' quality of life improves through structured daily activities, cognitive exercises, and therapy, all tailored to people with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia-activities are both indoors and outdoors, from games to off-site trips, and the staff aims to build strong bonds while encouraging social interaction and friendships. Families can reserve a separate dining room for visits, and the main gracious dining room supports a social atmosphere, while the site also features four safe courtyards, garden areas, an outdoor patio, exercise facilities, a solarium, an entertainment and games area, multipurpose rooms, a beauty salon and barbershop, and club room. The facility allows some pets and has a safety call system throughout.
Respite Care options are available for families needing short stays or for seniors recovering from surgery or injury, and respite services can be arranged daily, weekly, or monthly as needed. The staff pays attention to dignity and independence, while social, educational, and devotional events encourage a lively environment. Programs like Teammates Center, LLC extend services to adults with developmental disabilities after they've left public school eligibility, and extra support comes from Accessible Home Services, Inc. Scheduled transportation helps with appointments, shopping, or outings in the community. The entire setting is meant to be safe, loving, and supportive for people with any stage of memory impairment, working to help residents make new memories and find purpose even as needs change.
