Barton House Memory Care in Louisville is dedicated exclusively to memory care, with programs tailored for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, including advanced stages. The community is prepared to manage wandering behavior at any time of day, elopement risk, behavioral issues, nighttime wakefulness, and the needs of residents younger than 60. Staff manage special diets and all forms of diabetes care—oral medication, injections, and sliding-scale insulin—and can coordinate other medical requirements as they arise.
A licensed nurse is on site and an RN or LPN is on call around the clock. All team members complete background checks, and an awake night shift monitors residents using door alarms, pull cords, and a secured, fenced perimeter. PERS devices add another layer of safety. On-site podiatry services are available, and the community accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses. Caregivers provide full assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting, while offering partial help with meals as needed. Transfers are supported whether a resident uses a walker or wheelchair, needs standby supervision, or requires a one-person lift.
Apartments include options with private bathrooms, furnishings, independent climate controls, cable access, and the opportunity for residents to paint or decorate their space. Housekeeping is provided, but not every apartment includes every listed feature, so families should confirm specific room details during a tour.
Meals follow a set menu prepared to meet nutritional guidelines, with snacks available throughout the day. The kitchen team handles diet modifications and management for medical or personal preferences, coordinating closely with nursing staff to align each resident’s meal plan with physician orders.
Residents benefit from wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, an exercise room, internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services, routine housekeeping, personal laundry, and proximity to public transportation. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.
