Shawnee Memory Care sits at 1723 N Airport Rd in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and is licensed by the State. The facility accepts adults aged 55 and older and provides specialized care for people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia, offering both private and semi-private rooms. Residents can bring some pets, and the environment stays homely with clean, personalized rooms, balanced meals, and fresh air that never has bad odors. The community focuses mainly on memory care, with programs like the True North Programs designed for the unique needs, preferences, and wishes of each person. Staff members are trained in memory care and offer care that feels warm and supportive, always with kindness and empathy.
Shawnee Memory Care supports safety with delayed egress doors that alert staff if someone leaves without help. Security cameras watch entrances, hallways, and common areas. There's a storm shelter and safety features like low-pile carpets and non-slip floors for better mobility. The facility provides non-ambulatory care, 24-hour supervision, a call system, and help with bathing, dressing, and transfers. Medication management, hospice services, occupational therapy classes, and 24-hour nursing care are available, and specialized care plans fit each resident's needs.
The dining service offers restaurant-style meals, including options for allergies and diabetes, and all meals come from a professional chef. The Private Dining Room lets families gather for their own meals or celebrations. Residents and families can gather for multi-generational activities, church services, singing groups, and educational sessions to help families understand and cope with dementia and Alzheimer's. Daily life includes lots of social, mental, and physical activities: movies, fitness, therapeutic games, a library, spa room, and scheduled programs that are either run by the staff or the residents themselves. The community welcomes visits and interactions of all ages and encourages independence and choice. Residents use amenities like Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, air conditioning, cable TV, and wheelchair-accessible showers, and can bring personal items like TVs and favorite photos.
The staff offers help with housekeeping, laundry, move-in coordination, and concierge services. There's transportation, both free and at-cost, available for outings or appointments, and the facility has devotionals and beautician services onsite. Respite care and hospice are also available if needed. The facility supports equal opportunity and has a person-centered approach that puts dignity, comfort, and well-being first, empowering elders at any stage of memory loss. Shawnee Memory Care stays open every day from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and aims to provide a steady, supportive, and comfortable place for both residents and their families.
