Assessment for Memory Care Facility
An Assessment for Memory Care Facility placement is the first and most important step in ensuring your loved one receives the right level of support. At Solheim Senior Community, we approach this process with compassion, clarity, and respect, helping families make confident, informed decisions during a meaningful transition.
Why a Memory Care Assessment Is So Important
When families begin exploring memory care, one of the biggest concerns is making the right choice. An Assessment for Memory Care Facility placement helps remove uncertainty by clearly identifying the level of care and supervision a loved one truly needs. At Solheim, this process is handled thoughtfully to ensure every detail is considered.
The assessment begins with a comprehensive discussion about the resident’s current condition and daily experiences. We take time to understand changes in memory, behavior, mood, and communication. Families often provide valuable insight into patterns such as wandering, confusion at certain times of day, or difficulty managing routines. This shared information allows us to create a clearer picture of how to provide consistent and supportive care.
We also review medical history, current diagnoses, and physician recommendations. Understanding overall health helps us determine how memory-related challenges may connect with other conditions. This ensures that both cognitive and physical well-being are addressed together.
Beyond health and safety, we explore personal preferences. What activities does your loved one enjoy? What routines bring comfort? What time do they prefer for meals or rest? These details may seem small, but they are essential in building a plan that feels familiar and reassuring.
Once the Assessment for Memory Care Facility placement is complete, our team outlines a personalized care recommendation. We explain how our Memory Care neighborhood at Solheim Senior Community will meet those needs, including supervision, structured programming, and assistance with daily living. Families leave this process with clarity, realistic expectations, and peace of mind knowing their loved one will receive attentive and compassionate support.
What We Carefully Evaluate During the Assessment
A thorough Assessment for Memory Care Facility placement involves reviewing multiple areas of a resident’s daily life. Each category helps us create a complete and accurate care plan tailored to individual needs.
Cognitive Abilities
We evaluate memory retention, orientation to time and place, communication skills, and the ability to follow instructions. This helps determine the level of guidance required throughout the day.Personal Care Needs
We assess assistance needed with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene. Our goal is to provide support while maintaining dignity.Medication Management
Reviewing prescriptions allows us to ensure safe administration and consistent monitoring.Mobility and Physical Health
We examine walking ability, balance, fall risk, and any need for mobility aids. This ensures safe movement within our secure environment.Behavioral Patterns
We identify signs of agitation, anxiety, wandering, or sleep disruption so staff can implement calming strategies and structured routines.Nutritional Requirements
Eating habits, appetite changes, and dietary restrictions are reviewed to promote proper nourishment.Health Monitoring Needs
Some residents require more frequent observation or coordination with healthcare providers, which we plan for in advance.Emotional and Social Preferences
Learning about hobbies, interests, and past experiences helps us encourage meaningful engagement.Family Goals and Expectations
We listen closely to loved ones to ensure care aligns with family values and long-term plans.
Each of these elements ensures that the resident transitions into Solheim’s Memory Care community with a well-prepared and supportive plan already in place.
A Personalized Plan That Evolves Over Time
At Solheim Senior Community, an Assessment for Memory Care Facility placement marks the beginning of an ongoing relationship, not a one-time evaluation. Memory-related conditions can progress, and care needs may change. Our commitment is to adjust alongside those changes with consistency and compassion.
After the initial assessment, we create a detailed and personalized care plan. This plan outlines daily assistance, supervision levels, health monitoring, and recommended activities. Our Memory Care neighborhood is structured to provide routine and familiarity, which can greatly reduce stress and confusion for residents.
Families are kept involved every step of the way. We believe open communication builds trust and confidence. Regular updates, care conferences, and ongoing evaluations ensure that families remain informed and empowered. If needs shift, we adapt the plan to provide the right level of support without disrupting comfort.
Our Eagle Rock campus offers a secure, thoughtfully designed environment that promotes calmness and connection. Private rooms, welcoming common spaces, and structured daily programs help residents feel grounded and supported. Caregivers are present 24 hours a day, offering guidance, encouragement, and a reassuring presence.
Most importantly, we focus on the individual, not just the diagnosis. We honor each resident’s life story, preferences, and personality. That personal understanding allows us to provide care that feels respectful and familiar.
If you are considering memory care for a loved one, we invite you to connect with our team. A compassionate and thorough assessment can provide the clarity and direction your family needs to move forward with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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With a storied local history that extends back over 100 years, Solheim is certainly the right choice if you’re looking for a small, close-knit ”Life Plan” community that boasts tremendous experience and expertise in the field of senior living. Our beautiful and quiet Eagle Rock location makes it easy to stay close and connected to the larger Los Angeles community, while simultaneously enjoying a safe and “manageable” lifestyle.
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Solheim offers short term stays in its Residential Living program—so it’s easy to try us out and get a feeling for our wonderful community! Respite stays are also available through both our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs, in order to provide greater support to both family members and caregivers.
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All utilities (except private telephone)
Housekeeping and laundry (including personal laundry)
Three daily meals, plus snacks
Cable TV
Diverse daily activity programs
Common areas for all to enjoy
Space to reserve for private parties
Garden and building maintenance
Emergency response services
Clinic services
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As in any urban neighborhood, resident safety ultimately depends on maintaining a degree of basic self-awareness. Eagle Rock has a “good” WalkScore of 82, and many of our residents walk to take care of errands and enjoy nearby amenities. Local transit is also readily available in close proximity to our campus, and the overall crime rate here in beautiful Eagle Rock is lower than the national average (despite the fact that we are located just a few miles outside of downtown Los Angeles).
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Solheim is a “Life Plan” community, also known as a continuing care retirement community, or “CCRC”. This means that residents can relax in the knowledge that they have made a wise choice that will serve them well into the future—even if their needs change over time. Solheim offers Residential Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing programs on campus, and residents can move to a different level of care for either a short or a long period, as needed and appropriate.
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Yes, pets are welcome at Solheim (subject to certain reasonable restrictions).