Artis Senior Living of West Shore sits in a quiet part of Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, close to the Susquehanna River, where the team puts a real focus on helping people with memory loss live as independently as they can while keeping them safe, so there's always licensed nursing staff on site every hour of every day. The community was built to help people with dementia or Alzheimer's feel secure, with more than 10,000 square feet of easy-to-walk indoor space and over 12,000 square feet outside for strolling, sitting, or visiting with family on patios, porches, and gardens, all of which are locked to keep everyone safe. Inside, you'll find four smaller "neighborhoods" each set up with their own living room, dining space, and porch, so it feels homier and gives people some routine. The Town Square offers more places to gather, like a barbershop, beauty salon, an art studio, a wellness center, and spaces for programs and activities, and the community offers Wi-Fi in the common areas so families can keep in touch.
The staff at Artis Senior Living of West Shore knows how to help people with memory challenges through things like memory boxes outside each door, reminders, and structured routines, and they use special programs like the Artis Way, which guides how the staff works with kindness, respect, and a genuine wish to help residents keep their own choices as much as possible. Care plans get built for each person based on what they need and want, and residents get help with things like showering, dressing, grooming, using the restroom, medication, and eating. They try to keep life maintenance-free, so staff handles all laundry, room cleaning, and food. Dining means three meals a day in a restaurant-like setting with menus sorted by a dietitian, including Mediterranean-style food and snacks you can grab any time.
Residents get to choose from furniture or bring their own into their private suites, which adds a personal touch, and there's always help around if they need it, yet the environment stays bright, welcoming, and calm. Inside and out, there are walking trails, a fitness center, gardens, a TV room, multi-use rooms, and even billiards, so there's always something for people to do to stay active and social. There's a calendar full of events-exercise classes, movies, educational talks, arts, and social gatherings-plus transportation to group outings if residents want to go somewhere special with others from the community. Everything happens with a focus on brain health, movement, sleep, and meaningful relationships because staff believes those things are key in caring for people with dementia.
For people with memory issues, the staff runs special activities meant to keep minds active and cut down on confusion and wandering, so safety always comes first. Nurses, caregivers, and other helpers stay on site every hour of every day, and they're trained in dementia and CPR, so relatives can feel some peace of mind. The staff works closely with families and doctors to adjust care as things change, so everyone has a say and knows what's going on. The place aims to make days and nights both safe and enjoyable, giving residents purpose, belonging, and chances to enjoy themselves, all in a home-like setting that's carefully designed for comfort and security.
