The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Cleveland, OH

Aside from assisted living and memory care, Sunrise at Parma also provides short-term stays and hospice coordination. Terrace Club and Reminiscence, the community's two memory care neighborhoods, cater to varying levels of memory loss, from early to moderate stages up to advanced stages of dementia. Sunrise provides music classes, art therapy and gardening to keep residents engaged under the 24/7 supervision of caregivers trained in the Sunrise validation method, which empowers and validates older adults. The use of contrasting table linens, soft music, decorative flowers and visually presented menus at mealtimes helps residents eat more independently and reduces the risk of agitation.

Its innovative design of exit points earns The Woodlands of Shaker Heights a place in our top 10. Residents enjoy personalized care, qualified staff and engaging activities in an inviting bed and breakfast setting as part of the Magnolia Trails memory care program. Certified memory care staff assists with everyday tasks and offers a variety of dementia-specific activities including morning stretches, brain games, memory baking and creativity boxes. Cozy apartments feature spacious senior-friendly bathrooms equipped with walk-in showers, sunlit windows and wall-to-wall carpeting. To avoid residents concentrating on the exit point, most exit doors are disguised as bookshelves or other images. Lighting in hallways, bathrooms and common areas corresponds to the time of day to maintain circadian rhythms.

Located in Cleveland Heights' tranquil, tree-lined streets, Judson Park offers a variety of senior care services, including memory care, in a vibrant, welcoming retirement community. Through an accredited holistic approach to memory care, qualified staff provides individualized care plans that include routines, safety and 24-hour support for each resident. There is 24-hour nursing support for monitoring and administration of medications and physician services available to residents. Furthermore, seniors have access to daily group exercise and individual fitness programs as well as therapeutic art and music programs. Residents can take advantage of salon services to maintain their appearance, a library and creative arts studio as well as indoor walking paths and enclosed courtyards where they can safely relax or exercise.

The Vitalia Rockside - Active Adult Community offers specialized services, pet-friendly accommodations and a secure and supportive environment for those with cognitive impairments. Designed to reduce confusion, the memory care unit assigns life-enrichment coordinators to help residents establish connections. Seniors are encouraged to interact at life stations located throughout the community to evoke fond memories. A secure outdoor courtyard and indoor and outdoor walking paths offer a safe place for relaxation and gentle exercise. With the on-site salon and family-style dining, residents can feel confident in their appearances and reduce the risk of isolation. Activities and programs designed to stimulate and engage include gardening, Dakim, trivia and reminiscence, and intergenerational and sensory-based programs.

From catered living to memory care and respite care, seniors can experience unparalleled accommodations and exceptional professional care services at Vista Springs Ravinia Estate. Rediscovery Neighborhood is a 24-suite memory care neighborhood that uses a holistic approach to encourage its residents to rediscover something new each day. All neighborhood staff are specially trained and certified dementia practitioners. Throughout the neighborhood, sensory stations are set up for activities like clothes folding, diaper changing, shirt buttoning and dishwashing to evoke emotions and memories. Created with bold colors, shapes and textures, the hallways, rooms and decor of the community are specially designed to support residents with memory conditions.

Anthology of Mayfield Heights offers assisted, independent and memory care living amid lush wooded greenery 11 miles from Lake Eerie. In a nurturing environment, memory care residents enjoy private spacious accommodations and 24/7 comprehensive care from a team of certified dementia care associates. Through in-suite personal alarm systems, residents are monitored and kept safe, while housekeeping maintains their rooms. Memory care residents can progress and grow through mental stimulation, independence and interaction in subjects and areas they are passionate about using It's Never Too Late technology (iNTL2). Also available to residents is ongoing professional oversight for healthcare, behavioral, and cognitive needs, as well as the Balanced Living program, designed to improve balance and prevent falls.

Residents receiving memory care at Tapestry Senior Living Wickliffe can enjoy a secure, nurturing, and intimate environment with the help of a team of trained memory care professionals. Seniors are assisted by the Tapestry team in the community, who use a collaborative approach to create a care plan that enhances physical, emotional and social well-being. By using personalized playlists, staff can engage and help unravel residents' pasts through the nationally recognized Music and Memory program. Seniors can also enjoy activities such as gardening, cooking and outings for fishing or shopping, as well as their own dedicated indoor garden. They are kept safe by a sophisticated technology system used to prevent unauthorized entries and exits from the community.

Rose Senior Living - Avon is a full-service senior living community offering independent, assisted living and memory care services. It makes our top 10 because of its Heartfelt memory care program. Residents are actively engaged in more challenging activities such as puzzles, painting, music activities and other tasks during the day to minimize frustration. Quiet walks or soft music are offered before bedtime to wind down. There are a variety of life stations located throughout the community designed to offer spontaneous interaction, such as laundry stations, business desks and art workstations. A raised garden, interactive wall art and benches overlooking a fountain provide opportunities for engagement and conversation.

The Ganzhorn Suites of Avon is a specialized memory care community located on the Cleveland Clinic campus in Avon, OH. It makes our top 10 because of its unique care model. Each resident of the Ganzhorn lives in a private suite within a small household, each serving various stages of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Meals are served in household dining rooms or kitchens which are well stocked with food. A consistent team of caregivers promotes routine and familiarity for residents. Large, secured courtyards allow for safe family visits and regular outdoor exercise. Using advanced technology, enrichment activities such as music, exercise, religious services and art are offered for mental and physical stimulation.

Brookdale Westlake Village provides dementia care using the Clare Bridge approach. Their exclusive dementia care brand offers residents a gentle structure of six planned programs per day. These can include cognitive workouts and brain-stimulating games in the morning, or physical activities such as walking groups and dancing. With the Solace program, offered in all Clare Bridge communities, those with advanced dementia are provided with extra grooming time and sensory activities such as music and aromatherapy. A secure courtyard and garden give residents access to fresh air and nature. The same care associate is assigned to the same resident whenever possible in order to build trust and anticipate residents' needs.