Evergreen Cottages Magnolia, sometimes called Magnolia Cottage, sits in Katy, Texas, and has a special focus on memory care and assisted living in a peaceful, residential home setting with only 16 residents, so everyone gets to know each other pretty well, which seems to help folks settle in. Staff stay around 24 hours a day, and there's always a nurse with training in Alzheimer's and dementia care onsite, plus caregivers who know how to help if memory problems become a bigger challenge. The community uses individual care plans to make sure each person gets just the right kind and amount of help, whether it's with getting dressed, bathing, taking medicine, or moving from place to place, even for those who might need mechanical lifts for transfers or show tougher behaviors.
The buildings feature sun tunnels that let in a lot of natural light, antimicrobial flooring, non-toxic paint, wide windows, and something they call the "NeverLost" floorplan, which tries to make the place easier to get around for those prone to wandering. The property's secured, both inside and out, with technology and guarded gates to keep residents safe, especially anyone who might get lost easily. There are indoor areas where people can watch TV or read by the fireplace, and outside you'll find manicured gardens, secure walking paths, and patios if anyone wants a bit of fresh air.
Each person gets their own bedroom with a private bath-some even have kitchenettes-and there's a chef who cooks healthy meals to order, always paying attention to special diets or religious needs, including vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, and low or no-sodium foods, with snacks available any time someone feels hungry. Staff keep up with residents' nutritional needs and watch out for weight changes. A Med-Aide helps with medicine management, and there are visiting physicians, podiatrists, and even a beautician right on site for hair or spa needs, plus housekeeping, laundry, and linen service for everyone.
The activities here keep folks busy and encourage friendships, including things like Tai Chi, yoga, gardening, karaoke, Wii bowling, art, music therapy, and group outings with help for travel outside if needed. Clubs, social dining, local service projects, tye-dye crafts, and monthly online family gatherings bring everyone together, while memory training and individual activities support cognitive health, trying for a sense of purpose in each day. Special attention goes towards routines, something important when memory loss is part of life, and there's a pet care service for those who want their dog or cat to stay with them.
Evergreen Cottages Magnolia welcomes people who need more supervision, including those with Alzheimer's, wandering behaviors, or difficult moods. Staff receive Alzheimer's and dementia training, mentoring, and monthly refreshers, with stress relief programs and sensitivity training called "Take Their Walk," so they're prepared for anything. The setting aims for a warm, secure, friendly feeling where residents can keep up old routines, make new friends, and maintain as much independence as possible. Hospice and respite care, devotional services, and aging in place options are available as care needs change. The goal is to give everyone a loving, stable place to call home, with care tailored for every stage of aging.
