Some of the common services provided in Memory Care include: 

• Personalized Care Plans: Before a resident moves into a memory care community, an assessment is conducted to create a personalized care plan. This helps the staff know what each resident needs so they can give the right care. 
• Care Coordination: Memory cares offer unlimited hours of supportive care, including assistance with medication management, help with using the bathroom, dressing, grooming, bathing, and meal support. 

Nursing Care: These communities can provide up to three hours of nursing care per week. This may include medical treatments, monitoring of health conditions, and coordination with healthcare professionals.

Staff members in memory care communities receive thorough training to ensure they can deliver top-quality care. They complete required state trainings like first aid, handling medications, and fire safety. Additionally, each community provides extra training focusing on dementia care, dealing with difficult behaviors, and creating a caring environment.

While both provide support for seniors, memory care communities specialize in caring for individuals with dementia. Memory cares offer more intense care levels and higher staffing ratios to meet the unique needs of individuals with memory loss. 

Caregivers in memory cares are trained to handle challenging behaviors associated with dementia and are prepared to assist residents who may be at risk of wandering. 

Some memory care communities have delayed egress doors for security, while others use wander guard systems with alarms.

Determining when it’s time for a memory care can be a challenging decision. Several signs may indicate that memory care is necessary, including: 

• Experiencing frequent falls or difficulty maneuvering around the house
• Signs of isolation or depression
• Nutritional needs not being met
• Inability to perform activities of daily living independently
• Problems with medication management 
• Wandering or safety concerns