DOING DEMENTIA DIFFERENTLY

Caring for All

The ComfortCare Homes Difference

Care begins with listening. We gather stories, memories and lived wisdom that families carry and weave them into the daily rhythm of care. Guided by more than 30 years of practice, our team members support residents living with dignity, meaning and moments of joy, even as dementia changes the path.

We believe that where you live can impact how you live. For more than three decades, ComfortCare Homes has specialized exclusively in enhancing the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia through innovative memory care solutions.

Our person-centered approach ensures compassionate care tailored to each resident's needs, fostering a supportive and engaging environment.

What distinguishes Comfortcare Homes from our competitors is our approach to caring for the whole person and their family:

Engagement programming that reduces stress
Comfortable home environments
Access to a robust network of organizations, educators and community members

As family members, you know your loved one best, and your voice matters. We partner with families by listening, learning and honoring the life experiences you share with us. We compile a detailed life history for each resident, including past professions, hobbies and interests, and personal family anecdotes. These stories and details shape personalized care plans for each resident.

Compassionate, Quality Nursing Care

ComfortCare Homes centers our philosophy of care on the specific needs of people with a dementia diagnosis, built on the belief that people don't stop being who they are.

Our nursing and caregiving team members receive specialized training to care for this unique population. Our training includes a rigorous onboarding process and ongoing education in best practices for dementia care.

Caregivers develop an understanding of the varieties of dementias, proper de-escalation and redirection techniques, and how to engage residents with activities that build confidence and support social interaction.

Alongside ComfortCare Homes' innovative psychosocial focus, we ensure the best healthcare for our residents through 24-hour care and a high caregiver-to-resident ratio (on average 1:6), ensuring every resident receives the right amount of attention at any time of day.

Compassionate care from caring staff.

Social Engagement, Strong Connections

Social engagement is a fundamental component of dementia care at ComfortCare Homes. Loneliness and social isolation pose significant risks to a person's health, and even more so for those living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Encouraging and maintaining connections with family members, care staff and each other leads to better overall health, fewer behavioral issues, and a reduced need for some medications.

Our engagement programming begins with an assessment of the individual and their current capabilities. We offer manageable, participatory engagement that provides opportunities for creativity, confidence-building, and authentic moments of joy.

Simple programs like gardening or light straightening up after dinner provide purpose, a sense of pride and confidence that helps to reduce stress and decrease disruptive behaviors.

Real-time Updates with Sagely

ComfortCare Homes also uses the Sagely family app, which helps senior living communities and resident families stay connected and informed. Through the app, families can:

View calendar and event details.
See information about a loved one’s activity participation.
Receive photos of their loved one.
Receive messages and notifications from the community.

Families can download the Sagely app from the App Store or Google Play. Ask a team member for assistance.

Better Living Through Intentional Design

Designing for dementia care is different than designing for a general audience. As dementia progresses, the ability to identify or comprehend a wide variety of objects or situations diminishes. These changes can often lead to social withdrawal, hastening the disease process.

Whether we retrofit an existing home in a neighborhood or build a new one, we consider key design elements:

Wayfinding: How easy is it to navigate through the residence? Are doorways clearly outlined? Are there any dead-end hallways that can cause confusion? Does every room look like what its function is?
Decoration: Are the color palettes simple, and not overly colorful or patterned? Do they increase contrast? Do they improve the ability to understand the purpose of the room? Does each resident's room contain familiar objects that will indicate to them where they are?
Lighting: Is there appropriate lighting? Is there an abundance of natural light during the day, and proper lighting at night? Can the residents clearly tell the difference between day and night? Are household objects clearly identifiable in multiple lighting situations?
Signage: Is all signage clear, high-contrast and relevant?
Safety: Can residents wander safely and purposefully throughout the home? Are outdoor spaces safe and secure?