WoodCreek Bend Memory Care, also called Sundance at WoodCreek, is a free-standing community designed just for people living with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory loss, and they built it with safety in mind from the start, so there's a secured property, a dedicated Memory Care section, and alarmed bracelets to help prevent wandering, which makes it so they're able to care for folks who might wander or have challenging behaviors, even those prone to aggression or with odd habits, and they let residents keep a dog or cat, which isn't always the case. The staff, including nurses and specialized caregivers, are there twenty-four hours a day and are trained in how to support dementia, so residents have help any time, whether with getting dressed, bathing, transfers, medications, or just finding their way, and they've got a nurse right on site with a doctor available by call, so routine health issues are managed without much fuss. Each resident has an individual care plan so the help fits their needs, and people don't have to move out if their needs change because they handle stronger care and even hospice and respite if it comes to that, with help for non-ambulatory folks and different levels of assistance for daily living. The building itself is wheelchair friendly, with wheelchair accessible showers, ramps, and options for one- and two-person transfers, plus mechanical lifts.
Meals come three times a day and are chef-prepared, with special options for low sodium, low sugar, kosher, or vegetarian diets, and snacks are available too. People can eat in a restaurant-style dining room or in smaller rooms if they want, and there's a garden, outdoor walking paths, and both indoor and outdoor common areas. The SYMPHONY OF LIFE® memory care program gives residents daily activities like art, cooking, music and stretching classes, yoga, gardening, karaoke, and more to keep minds busy, plus devotional services and resident-run activities, so there's usually something going on, and off-site outings and transportation for a fee if appointments come up. Residents have many choices in room types, like studios and semi-private options, some with private baths or courtyards, to match what they want or can afford.
A beautician works on site and there's a barber shop for haircuts and grooming, and therapists like physical, occupational, and speech therapists visit, along with health professionals like podiatrists and dentists, so most health needs are taken care of right there. The community is licensed for forty-eight residents and goes through state reviews twice a year. There's an emergency response system in each apartment and staff can respond right away. Sundance at WoodCreek aims to be a caring place with kind staff, many of whom are known for treating people with respect and helping keep folks independent as long as possible, and the Director of Resident Care helps make sure training stays up to date. There's a culture of compassion and a focus on supporting those with memory challenges by keeping routines steady, offering personalized attention, and working to create a space that feels like an extension of family for the people living there.
