The Sycamore is an assisted living community dedicated to providing comfortable living, engaging activities, and active rehabilitation for individuals in the early stages of memory impairment to advanced stages of dementia. Caregivers at The Sycamore undergo over 100 hours of intensive training to ensure top-quality care in a loving and supportive environment. The facility incorporates a nurse-call system customized to each resident's needs and preferences, promoting individualized attention and a devoted memory care center experience.
At The Sycamore, the Best Friends™ Approach is used to provide relationship-centered, compassionate care rooted in respect, empathy, support, trust, and humor. Caregivers receive extensive training in this approach, which focuses on the individual and their relationships with their care partners. Family involvement is encouraged at The Sycamore, with no limitations on visiting hours and the opportunity for loved ones to enjoy meals with their residents. Lizzie, the Chief Morale Officer and therapy dog at The Sycamore, adds joy to the environment and provides support and love to residents.
The program at The Sycamore is designed to prevent boredom, boost confidence, and develop friendships in an atmosphere of Christian love and understanding. Multi-sensory experiences such as art, games, and music tailored to each resident's abilities and interests help enhance life's memories. A quiet room with calming scenery and nature sounds provides a serene environment to improve mood and increase joy and peace. The building's "small house" model, single-story floor plan, secure walking paths, and courtyards offer a sense of freedom, relaxation, and independence for residents.
Additional amenities at The Sycamore include luxurious outdoor patios and gardens, an on-staff pastor for counsel or prayer, scheduled group transportation for activity excursions, a full-service hair salon, an elegantly appointed spa room with a whirlpool bath, and a quiet room with calming scenery and nature sounds. The facility's focus on providing individualized care, promoting positive experiences, and creating a welcoming environment for residents and their families sets The Sycamore apart as a dedicated memory care center.