The Forum At Memorial Woods AL and MC offers both Assisted Living and Memory Care, with clinical capabilities that cover routine needs as well as advanced dementia conditions. Residents who wander during the day or night, attempt elopement, display combative or other behavioral issues, stay up all night, use oxygen, need special diets, manage diabetes with oral medication, or are under 60 years old can all be supported. A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is on-site around the clock, backed up by a 24-hour on-call nurse. Podiatry, dental services, a therapy room, psychiatric oversight, and full medication management are provided in-house, limiting the need for off-site appointments.

Daily living support is comprehensive. Staff can give full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. Transfers are handled according to individual need, from standby help to one-person or two-person lifts, as well as support for walkers and wheelchairs. An awake night shift, 24-hour security presence, fenced outdoor areas, personal emergency response systems, and required background checks for employees add layers of safety. An activity director organizes programming that fits both Assisted Living and Memory Care residents.

Accommodations include layouts with private bathrooms, some with kitchenettes, independent temperature controls, cable hookups, and the option to paint or decorate the space. Housekeeping is routine, and scheduled laundry is available for Memory Care residents. Not every room has every feature, so it is best to review specific floor plans when touring.

Dining offers a set menu at each meal with the alternative of ordering off-menu options. Snacks are available throughout the day, and the kitchen can handle diet modifications that range from mechanical-chopped and puréed foods to thickened liquids. Special diets are monitored closely in cooperation with the nursing team.

Residents have access to on-site parking, outdoor smoking areas, pet-friendly policies, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, exercise and movie rooms, a wellness center, internet access, communal gardens, religious services, concierge assistance, a library, a pool, and transportation for medical or personal errands. Memory Care also provides kitchenettes in common areas. It's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.