Orchard at Brookhaven is dedicated exclusively to memory care, offering structured routines, purpose-built spaces, and staff trained in dementia-specific communication techniques. Residents receive individualized care plans that incorporate cognitive stimulation activities, cueing, and behavior management designed to slow decline and maintain daily living skills as long as possible.
Medical support includes on-site diabetes management with blood-glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and diet coordination. A licensed speech therapist is available for swallowing assessments, language rehabilitation, and cognitive-communication strategies. The entire residence is a secured community with controlled entries, wander-prevention technology, and 24-hour staffing to ensure resident safety and rapid response to any health changes.
Accommodations range from private studios to companion suites. Select units offer kitchenettes, wheelchair-accessible showers, Wi-Fi, and individual climate control, while all living areas are handicap accessible. The building features common spaces such as a central fireplace lounge, piano nook, and a butterfly garden, along with landscaped outdoor areas and resident parking. Pet-friendly policies allow many residents to bring a small companion animal, though not every unit is designated for pets.
Dining is handled by a professional chef who prepares three daily meals plus snacks using a restaurant-style service model. Menus rotate to include international dishes and can be modified for low-sodium or no-sugar needs. All-day dining provides flexibility for residents who eat on a nontraditional schedule, and guests are welcome to join meals by reservation.
Amenities and services include an activity center, library and computer lounge, clubs and social communities, indoor and outdoor walking paths, raised garden beds, karaoke sessions, happy hour gatherings, fitness programs, social outings, a swimming pool, woodworking shop, yoga and chair-yoga classes, Montessori and reminiscence programming, sensory-based activities, intergenerational events, birthday parties, dances, and live music.