Western Slope in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a dedicated memory care community equipped to support residents with all stages of dementia, including advanced conditions. The program is structured to address wandering behaviors, both daytime and nighttime, and provides safeguards against elopement. Oxygen management is available for those who need it, and the entire environment is designed to accommodate memory loss with clear wayfinding and specialized programming.

A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is on staff, and a nurse is on call around the clock. Caregivers remain awake on night shift, and all employees undergo background checks. The community delivers incontinence management, ambulatory support, hospice coordination, medication administration, and scheduled occupational and physical therapy. Residents may receive full assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting, and some physical help with meals. Transfer options include walker or wheelchair support, standby or supervisory assistance, and one-person lifts. Security personnel and staff are present 24/7, and an activity director tailors engagement to each resident’s cognitive level.

Apartments may feature a private bathroom, independent temperature controls, and regular housekeeping, with scheduled laundry service included. Not every unit offers every feature, so prospective residents should confirm the exact layout and amenities during a tour.

Meals follow a set menu prepared to meet nutritional requirements, and the kitchen can accommodate physician-ordered diet modifications or special texture needs. Staff are available in the dining room to cue, supervise, or assist residents who need help completing meals.

Common areas are wheelchair accessible and include a barber and beauty shop, a movie room, and meeting spaces for special-interest clubs that encourage social connection and cognitive stimulation.