Memory Care at Bristol is devoted exclusively to residents who need memory care, including those living with advanced dementia. The community is equipped to manage wandering, elopement risk, behavioral concerns, disrupted sleep patterns, wound care, oxygen therapy, and special diet requirements. Staff can also admit residents under 60 years old and support diabetics on oral medications, injections, or sliding-scale protocols. Registered nurses and LPNs are on the team, and a nurse is on-site around the clock. On-site medical services extend to podiatry, and the community accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses.
Residents receive full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. Transfer help ranges from standby or walker supervision to one-person or two-person lifts for wheelchair users. Safety features include a secured, fenced rear area, background-checked staff, an emergency pull-cord system in resident areas, and an activity director who develops structured programs tailored to cognitive abilities.
Private rooms with en-suite bathrooms are available, and some suites include in-room cable service; not every accommodation offers every feature, so interested families should verify specific layouts during a tour. Rooms are designed to support mobility devices and can be outfitted with rented furniture if desired. Roll-in showers and shower seats are available in select units to accommodate residents who need extra support.
Dining offers both a set menu and made-to-order options at each meal. Snacks are accessible throughout the day, and the kitchen team works with the nursing staff and a visiting dietitian to modify textures, manage carbohydrate counts, or tailor other physician-ordered diet plans.
Amenities include wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, a movie room with internet access, and landscaped communal gardens. The campus is non-smoking and provides on-site religious services, sensory programming, cognition-appropriate activities, and family council meetings. Clinical resources include daily nurse-practitioner rounds, physician on-call coverage, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, pharmacy services, electronic charting, and comprehensive dementia testing. Additional conveniences feature pet therapy sessions, a private visiting area, transportation services, and a furniture rental option.