Atlas Villas Memory Care in Centerville, MN delivers a single, specialized level of care—memory care—designed for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. A licensed nursing team is on-site around the clock, supported by caregivers trained in dementia techniques, secure wandering-prevention protocols, and individualized behavior management. For residents managing diabetes, the community offers regular blood-glucose monitoring, insulin administration, and coordination with outside endocrinology services as ordered. Families seeking short-term support will find fully staffed respite stays that match the same clinical standards as long-term placements, allowing primary caregivers relief without interrupting a loved one’s routine.

In addition to core memory-care services, Atlas Villas oversees medication management, scheduled health assessments, and coordination with visiting physicians, therapists, and hospice providers when needed. Personal care aides assist with dressing, grooming, continence care, and mobility, documenting changes in condition for timely medical follow-up. Emergency call systems connect directly to the care station, and fall-reduction strategies—such as bed and chair alarms—are implemented as indicated. A dedicated life-enrichment team adapts cognitive and physical activities to each resident’s current abilities, helping maintain function while reducing agitation.

Resident apartments are structured for safety and accessibility, offering options such as wheelchair-accessible showers, private baths, ground-floor entries, and some units with full kitchens, bath tubs, or private patios, decks, or balconies. Common areas include indoor lounges, a central fireplace, meeting rooms, a library, and outdoor patios with raised garden beds. Cable television, Wi-Fi, and individually controlled air conditioning are available, though specific features vary by unit, so prospective residents should verify the details of any suite they tour.

Dining is overseen by a professional chef who prepares three daily meals plus snacks in a restaurant-style setting. Menus accommodate physician-ordered diets, including gluten-free, low- or no-sugar, pureed, and low-sodium options, and there are themed special-occasion menus for BBQs, picnics, and guest meals. For residents who prefer a quieter setting, a private dining room can be reserved. The nutrition team works with clinical staff to ensure hydration monitoring, weight tracking, and adaptive utensils are provided as needed.

Residents have access to an activities calendar that features arts and crafts, stretching classes, sensory-based and light therapy programs, walking club outings, gardening club sessions in the raised beds, trivia games, and reminiscence programs tailored for cognitive engagement. Social events range from holiday and birthday parties to happy hours, live-music performances, movie nights in the theater room, and card or pinochle gatherings in the game room. Community service initiatives encourage residents to stay connected through volunteer projects, reinforcing purpose and routine within the secure environment.