MacKenzie Place – Colorado Springs is proud to offer compassionate memory care services for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or related forms of dementia. Our signature approach to memory care, Opal by Leisure Care®, goes beyond the diagnosis to understand the life story and preferences of each resident, even as they change.
Our compassionate care team partners with families to provide outstanding memory care, helping to carry the weight of caregiving and reestablish balance in family relationships. Purposeful activities, intentional amenities, and a strong sense of community come together to provide the exceptional resources your family needs.
Today's older adults aren't wrapping up their life's journey, they're seeking a new one. And Leisure Care is here to inspire them to embrace joy and purpose in their lives. For nearly 50 years, we've been reimagining and reinventing senior living, making sure older adults have the most fulfilling, rewarding, and productive opportunities possible.
From our hospitality-based care to our signature programming, we take a beyond-the-body approach to well-being that goes beyond the basics because we know you're anything but. We're paying attention, providing new and innovative ways to help seniors rediscover, reinvigorate and occasionally even reinvent themselves.
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Memory care costs are in addition to monthly fees and are based upon an assessment of individual needs and preferences. Our staff will conduct an evaluation of assisted living services provided on a regular basis.
Memory care costs are in addition to monthly fees and are based upon an assessment of individual needs and preferences. Our staff will conduct an evaluation of assisted living services provided on a regular basis.
Good nutrition is good health, and our memory care community provides dementia-friendly dining options so that seniors with dementia maximize their independence while getting the nutrition they need. We are attuned to the changes dementia brings, and our well-trained and flexible staff is always ready to accommodate special dietary preferences.
Sample menu
We take wellness to the next level to provide holistic wellness opportunities that engage residents in all stages of dementia. Horticulture therapy, art therapy, music therapy, and personalized care encourages and inspires residents and families alike to lean into joy and find delight in the details.
Sample Activity Calendar
Our memory care community was specially designed for people with dementia. Memory care apartments are located in a secured area of our community. All memory care apartments are private suites featuring a private bath and a kitchen area with an emergency call system, a walk-in shower, and safety bars in the bath.
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Come and see how MacKenzie Place - Colorado Springs Memory Care in Colorado Springs, CO, is helping seniors rediscover (and sometimes reinvent) themselves.
The average stay in a memory care facility can vary widely per individual, but often, senior residents stay in memory care for three years or more.
There are not many differences between assisted living and memory care, as both assist with activities of daily living (ADLs). However, every aspect of memory care has been tailored to seniors with dementia, from activities to design of the community, etc.
It can be difficult to know when to put a mom or parent in memory care, but if a loved one is showing signs of lack of safety and wandering, it may be time to consider a move to a memory care setting.
There are many things to consider to find the best memory care facility for you or a loved one. You can start by researching the state of Colorado’s Health Facilities and Residences for Seniors website.
Memory care is often more expensive than assisted living, as it provides an additional level of care that is tailored for seniors with dementia. The Genworth Cost of Care Survey states that the average cost of memory care per month in Colorado Springs is around $5,340. Contact MacKenzie Place – Colorado Springs to get pricing info and learn details about our innovative memory care community.
It can be difficult to determine how often you should visit someone with dementia, as a loved one with dementia often experiences the passing of time differently than we do. That being said, Caregiver.org recommends visiting around three times per week within a short timeframe.
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