Memory Care & Dementia Services

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living designed specifically for residents with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other cognitive impairments. It includes secured environments to prevent wandering, specially trained staff, structured daily routines, and cognitive stimulation programs. Velora Senior Living holds a dementia waiver, allowing us to provide this higher level of care within our RCFE.

A dementia waiver from California’s Department of Social Services allows Velora to care for residents with moderate to severe dementia who might otherwise require placement in a skilled nursing facility. This means your loved one can receive specialized dementia care in a comfortable, home-like residential setting rather than a clinical environment.

Yes, our memory care wing features secured entry and exit points, alarmed doors, enclosed outdoor garden areas for safe wandering, and 24/7 monitoring. These safety features are designed to prevent elopement while maintaining a warm, non-institutional atmosphere.

Velora offers a comprehensive cognitive stimulation program including music therapy, art therapy, reminiscence activities, sensory stimulation, gentle movement exercises, gardening programs, and structured daily routines. All programs are evidence-based and adapted to each resident’s cognitive level and personal history.

Yes, one of the key advantages of Velora’s triple-waiver RCFE is the ability to transition between levels of care without changing facilities. If a resident’s cognitive needs increase, they can move seamlessly into our memory care program while remaining in the same community they know and trust.