Morning Star Memory Care of Fredericksburg LLC
106 Heritage Hills Dr, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Morning Star Memory Care is the only facility in Gillespie County, Texas, designed specifically for individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Offering a premier and exclusive setting where every aspect is centered on the needs of residents with dementia and Alzheimer's, Morning Star Memory Care focuses on personal attention, with a maximum of 16 residents at any time. Their full-time RN is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, ensuring specialized care for each resident. As a Type B Assisted Living facility, Morning Star Memory Care operates with a mission to provide residential care tailored to individuals with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. The facility is dedicated to improving and extending the quality of life for its residents in a small family environment. Their approach to managing Alzheimer’s and Dementia is based on 'Habilitation,' a concept that respects the emotions and capabilities of those living with memory loss, facilitating a connection between residents, families, and staff.
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Community Details
The Morning Star Memory Care community is uniquely tailored to cater to residents with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. With a design that includes bedrooms, living rooms, a secure outdoor courtyard, and a covered patio, the environment fosters comfort and safety. Resident’s families are involved, with individual needs being paramount in care planning. Additionally, the facility provides a secure environment with community success in mind, emphasizing a serene atmosphere to support residents with memory loss. The care approach at Morning Star Memory Care promotes a simplified environment that minimizes distractions and reduces decision-making for residents, thus enhancing their sense of independence and convenience. There is a focus on maintaining connections with the person through specialized activities and nurturing spaces, such as a secure courtyard, where residents can engage with local wildlife or simply relax by the fountain.
Details
- Secure Outdoor Courtyard
- Covered Patio
- Simplified Environment
- Tailored Resident Care
- Minimized Distractions
- Enhanced Sense Of Independence
Food and Dining
The dining experience at Morning Star Memory Care is an integral part of the community lifestyle, with three main meals and snacks provided around the clock. This liberalized dining approach ensures that residents can enjoy meals and snacks at their convenience, providing flexibility and catering to individual dietary needs and preferences. The facility focuses on promoting nutrition and enjoyment of food, within a setting that encourages residents to socialize during meal times. In addition to serving regular meals, Morning Star Memory Care community events often involve food-related activities, like the outdoor cookouts, which are a special time for residents to engage with one another and their guests. The goal is to create memorable dining experiences that not only meet the nutritional needs of the residents but also enhance their quality of life by making meal times a pleasurable and social part of their day.
Dining
- Three Main Meals
- Snacks Around The Clock
- Liberalized Dining
- Nutrition
- Social Meal Times
- Outdoor Cookouts
Amenities
Morning Star Memory Care offers an array of amenities designed to provide a comfortable and accommodating living experience for residents. They include private and semi-private accommodations, with options for furnished and unfurnished spaces. For safety, the facility is equipped with fully sprinkled fire and smoke alarms. Residents enjoy a liberalized dining experience, with medication management, round-the-clock snacks, and housekeeping services. Additional amenities that contribute to resident well-being are laundry services, incontinence care, a robust activities program, and personal care for daily living activities. The community also features a courtyard with a walking path, a hair salon for personal grooming, and a secure entry/exit system. All basic utilities are included in the monthly fee. Staff training specializing in Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and other types of memory loss is also a crucial amenity that supports tailored care
Amenities
- Secure Outdoor Courtyard
- Covered Patio
- Simplified Environment
- Tailored Resident Care
- Minimized Distractions
- Enhanced Sense Of Independence
- Private And Semi-private Accommodations
- Furnished And Unfurnished Options
- Liberalized Dining Experience
- Round-the-clock Snacks
- Medication Management
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Services
- Incontinence Care
- Robust Activities Program
- Courtyard With Walking Path
- Hair Salon
- Secure Entry/Exit
- Staff Training In Memory Loss
Activities
Activities
Morning Star Memory Care enriches the lives of its residents through a selection of activities that cater to individual abilities and past interests. This includes activities that engage residents such as music, arts and crafts, reading, and cooking. The facility hosts monthly outdoor cookouts, providing an opportunity for family and friend involvement, reminiscent of family outings or social gatherings. Adaptive activities support engagement and identity, with a full spectrum of therapies and social enhancements available. Resident-centered care includes carryover programming to integrate therapeutic activities into daily routines, aiming to nurture and improve resident capabilities. Interest Groups allow residents to pursue lifelong hobbies and interests, fostering a sense of community and individual expression. The emphasis on engagement and personalized relationships between staff, family, and residents is key to creating a supportive and active environment.
Amenities
- Music
- Arts And Crafts
- Reading
- Cooking
- Monthly Outdoor Cookouts
- Family And Friend Involvement
- Adaptive Activities
- Carryover Programming
- Interest Groups
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