Sundance Memory Care at Brushy Creek

Sundance Memory Care at Brushy Creek serves seniors who need extra help due to memory issues like Alzheimer's or dementia, and the building has a secure design so residents can't wander off and get lost, and the staff is always around to make sure everyone is safe. This community follows a Montessori approach, which means folks are encouraged to do things on their own as much as possible and join in hands-on activities, such as gardening, cooking, music therapy, and art shows, and there's always a full-time activity director planning new things to do, from group discussions to yoga, movie nights, karaoke, and even intergenerational programs with children. Staff at Sundance learn each resident's story, so care plans can be tailored to each individual, using methods like the S.T.O.R.Y. method and sensory-driven engagements, and you'll see the building is set up with wide, well-lit hallways, special colored cues for helping residents find their way, red plates for those with macular degeneration, and personalized touches like wreaths on doors to make things feel familiar. Residents can choose to eat vegetarian or kosher meals, help prepare food together, enjoy meals with others using conversation cards, and there's focus on serving whole, minimally processed foods planned by a dietitian for memory needs. Nurses and other health staff are available on site for 12-16 hours each day with a doctor on call, and there's a 24-hour emergency call system, so health needs-from medication management to dressing, bathing, insulin shots, or help with transfers-are closely watched. The resident to staff ratio averages six to one, so staff can get to know each person well, and if anyone is struggling with behavioral issues like wandering or acting out, the team knows how to manage things calmly and safely. The community offers light, medium, and heavy assistance, plus short-term respite care and hospice if needed, and staff can help with incontinence, diabetic care, transfers, and anything else that comes up in daily living. There's a friendly feel to the place and pets like cats and dogs are welcome, and both indoor and outdoor spaces, gardens, walking paths, game rooms, and a fitness room are all available for residents to enjoy, plus attractive features like a salon and barbershop, cable TV, Wi-Fi, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms in the apartments. Visiting healthcare professionals like dentists, physical therapists, podiatrists, and occupational therapists come by, so residents don't have to travel for basic care, and the community handles everything from non-ambulatory care to help with mild cognitive issues. The property is state-licensed for up to 52 residents and has received a Dementia Care Certification from the Center for Applied Research in Dementia, applying Montessori principles, and families are encouraged to visit often, be involved in meals, and keep up through regular updates. Sundance Memory Care at Brushy Creek is part of assisted living options in the Brushy Creek area, carries a community score of 4.8 from Seniorly and a 4.4-star average from reviewers, and stands out mainly for its Montessori philosophy, its attention to every detail for people living with memory loss, and the homelike environment where residents are respected and encouraged to make choices.