Oak Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center sits along Big Fossil Creek in Haltom City, Texas, near Dallas-Fort Worth, and stands as a community built for seniors with Alzheimer's disease or dementia, offering both Memory Care and Respite Care in a purpose-built, secure environment that'll support up to 46 residents at a time-folks here get individualized plans, and the building itself uses safety systems like wander alerts and security bracelets because many residents live with memory loss or elopement risk, and staff, including nurses, show up on all shifts, day and night, to help with everything from bathing and dressing to medication reminders, diabetic care, and incontinence support, no matter if care needs are light, medium, or heavy. Alongside care, the place serves three daily meals cooked by a professional chef, with choices for special diets like vegetarian, gluten-free, and kosher, and residents can use private or companion rooms with options for accessible showers, gardens, patios, and indoor or outdoor seating, so folks have room to move and breathe.
People at Oak Ridge find places to walk outside, plant flowers in garden beds, sit in the library, or join activities like art, brain fitness, yoga, trivia, or group karaoke, with staff and an activity director that run both regular fitness programs and resident-led gatherings, plus trips out and programs with children or pets. Pets like cats and dogs are allowed if your loved one wants companionship, and there's wheelchair-friendly bathrooms, parking for residents, a no-smoking policy indoors, on-site devotional services, and a beautician that visits. You'll also spot visiting doctors, physical therapists, dentists, podiatrists, and hospice staff, plus a 24-hour call system-so support stretches across anything from small health needs to end-of-life care.
Oak Ridge operates with a focus on family involvement and tries to get to know every resident's hobbies and life story, keeping the place active, social, and centered on preserving independence, with community events, educational programs, and opportunities to make friends. People can age in place here since the care adapts as needs change, and the staff have experience helping folks with difficult or physical behaviors. The community is pet-friendly, with walking paths, outdoor areas, and a comfortable atmosphere that lets residents and caregivers feel connected and supported, whether visiting for the day, staying short-term for respite, or living full-time, and Oak Ridge keeps things neighborly by sponsoring local events and staying linked to groups like the North Tarrant Chamber of Commerce and larger senior networks. Living here, residents have options for private or shared rooms, a secure setting made for memory challenges, and a gentle approach where safety, compassion, and daily routines help people find meaning and comfort.
