Bridge Haven Memory Care
1701 Research Park Dr, Lawrence, KS 66049
Bridge Haven is a memory care community that reimagines traditional nursing homes and assisted living facilities by offering family-style living in private residential homes. Located in well-established neighborhoods of Lawrence, Kansas, Bridge Haven provides a homely atmosphere for residents to live like a family, promoting long-term relationships and communal support. With a focus on celebrating life and family through social gatherings, home-cooked meals, and various festivities, Bridge Haven ensures a nurturing environment where individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's receive attentive care. This community maintains a high staff-to-resident ratio, ensuring more personalized attention with a minimum of 1-to-4 staff-to-resident ratio. Caregivers at Bridge Haven are licensed, trusted, and have specialized training for tending to those with memory impairments. Family-style living, plentiful staff, and purposefully designed residences contribute to reducing confusion and anxiety among residents. The homes part of this community have been acknowledged as among the best for memory care, further validated through industry recognition such as the Best of Lawrence awards and accreditation by Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
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Community Details
Bridge Haven Memory Care focuses on creating a secure and comfortable environment that feels like a true home. The community is composed of houses designed with seniors in mind, aiming to mitigate anxiety and confusion. The individual residences are nestled in neighborhoods, allowing for a community feel while also providing private, intimate settings for the residents. Attention to safety and comfort can be seen in every aspect of the homes, from the walking paths to the secure, yet open layouts promoting freedom of movement. The homes are equipped with daily housekeeping, laundry, and turndown service, ensuring a well-maintained living space for all. Therapy and rehabilitation care are accessible within the homes, reducing the need for external appointments. Each house has been created to not only meet the physical requirements of the residents but also to foster a strong sense of community and support, essential for memory care.
Details
- Secure Environment
- Comfortable Living Spaces
- Reduces Anxiety and Confusion
- Daily Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Turndown Service
- Therapy and Rehabilitation Care
- Community Support
Food and Dining
Bridge Haven takes a personalized approach to dining, understanding the significance of meals in enhancing the sense of home for residents. The meal options are specially balanced, with made-to-order choices to cater to each resident's taste and dietary requirements. The act of sharing home-cooked meals reinforces the family-style living philosophy, allowing residents to come together and enjoy one of life's simple pleasures. Beyond the nutritional aspect, meals serve as a focal point for socialization and camaraderie amongst residents. Events involving food, such as backyard barbecues, become times of celebration where residents can partake in communal gatherings, further solidifying the close-knit community atmosphere of Bridge Haven.
Dining
- Personalized Dining
- Made-to-Order Choices
- Home-Cooked Meals
- Socialization
- Backyard Barbecues
Amenities
The amenities at Bridge Haven are thoughtfully curated to enhance the daily living experiences of its residents. In addition to the standard offerings of housekeeping and meal options, the community has beautiful grounds which feature walking paths and flowering gardens, thus providing residents with a tranquil outdoor space for relaxation and exercise. Individualized social engagement plans are tailored to each resident, ensuring that their unique needs for activity and exercise are met. Inside the homes, residents can expect a range of services aimed at maintaining their wellbeing and comfort, including personal care, made-to-order meals that cater to individual dietary needs, and various options for social interactions. The attention to such details exemplifies Bridge Haven's commitment to fostering a homely and supportive environment for those with memory challenges.
Amenities
- Secure Environment
- Comfortable Living Spaces
- Reduces Anxiety and Confusion
- Daily Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Turndown Service
- Therapy and Rehabilitation Care
- Community Support
- Walking Paths
- Flowering Gardens
- Tranquil Outdoor Spaces
- Individualized Social Engagement
- Personal Care
- Made-to-Order Meals
Activities
Activities
Bridge Haven emphasizes the importance of activities that foster a strong community atmosphere. By engaging its residents in events like holiday celebrations and backyard barbecues, the community bolsters the familial vibe of the houses. These gatherings are not simply occasions for entertainment, but also opportunities for residents to build lasting relationships and celebrate life together. The range of activities is complemented by individualized plans for exercise and engagement. Each resident's preferences and abilities are considered, crafting an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and enjoy the benefits of social interaction and physical activity. The intention is to keep residents healthy and feeling at home, contributing significantly to their overall quality of life.
Amenities
- Holiday Celebrations
- Backyard Barbecues
- Lasting Relationships
- Individualized Exercise Plans
- Inclusive Environment
- Social Interaction
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