Silverado Brea Memory Care provides a dedicated memory-care program for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock, supported by a medical director and a team trained in dementia-specific techniques. Staff handle medication administration, blood-glucose monitoring, oxygen management, and continence care, and they can coordinate hospice or home-health services when progression of illness requires. A secure environment with monitored exits addresses wandering risk, and each resident has a personalized care plan that is reviewed regularly with families and physicians to adjust interventions as conditions change.
Beyond direct medical services, the community brings in physical, occupational, and speech therapists, as well as podiatry, dentistry, and psychiatric practitioners. A 24-hour electronic health-record system tracks vitals and physician orders, and emergency response protocols tie directly to local hospitals. Daily cognitive stimulation sessions, small-group activities structured around residents’ past interests, and family support meetings aim to slow decline and reduce agitation. Transportation to outside medical appointments, respite stays, and short-term recovery options are available when needed.
Accommodations include private and companion suites equipped with emergency call buttons, individual climate controls, and bathrooms designed with grab bars and roll-in showers; select units add garden access or bay windows, while others remain more basic for cost efficiency. Weekly housekeeping and laundry service are standard, and maintenance staff handle prompt repairs. Common areas such as a secured courtyard, activity rooms, and a living-room-style lounge are open to all residents. Pets are allowed. It's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Not all accommodations have all the features listed, so families should verify specifics when touring.
Residents receive three meals daily prepared by on-site culinary staff following menus overseen by a registered dietitian. Choices accommodate diabetic, low-salt, pureed, and other physician-ordered diets, and staff provide mealtime cueing or hand-over-hand assistance when memory loss affects eating ability. Snacks and hydration stations are accessible throughout the day, and families may join meals with advance notice. Table service in the main dining room is the norm, though some residents dine in smaller neighborhood kitchens or their suites if health needs dictate.
