In addition to independent living and assisted living, The Ackerly at Sherwood offers experienced and compassionate memory care services in Sherwood, Oregon that supports seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Opal is our signature approach to memory care, only offered by Leisure Care communities, that goes beyond the diagnosis to know and celebrate each resident, partnering with families along the way.
At The Ackerly at Sherwood, you’ll find experienced and compassionate memory care that you can trust. We understand the nuances of dementia caregiving and partner with families in restoring balance in family relationships as we provide a secured memory care environment with a robust activities calendar and research-backed, life-enhancing therapies to support your loved one – now and in the future.
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.
When it comes to dining, we know that details matter. Our staff works closely with residents to establish routines, adjusting to changing motor skills and dietary needs. With dementia-friendly dining options and personalized meals, we undrestand that flexibility is key to dining in memory care.
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PrimeFit Wellness meets residents where they are, now and in the future. Combining the unique life story of each resident with holistic wellness, we provide engaging and research-backed therapies, physical activities, outstanding nutrition, and personalized care that encourages and inspires residents and families alike.
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The Ackerly at Sherwood offers spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom assisted living apartments and private and neighbor suites licensed for memory care. Assisted living apartments are pet-friendly and feature full kitchens with upgraded appliances, patios or balconies in select apartments, and a washer and dryer. All apartments have built-in emergency communication systems and a smoke and alarm system.
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Today’s senior living offers unprecedented opportunities. One of the first questions that potential residents and families ask is how much those opportunities will cost. Our advisors are here to provide full pricing transparency into our rates and fees and help you navigate paying for senior living.
* Pricing is subject to change. Contact us for details. Rates include lowest level of care.
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Come and see how The Ackerly at Sherwood Memory Care in Sherwood, OR, is helping seniors rediscover (and sometimes reinvent) themselves.
Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia are progressive diseases that worsen over time. The Ackerly at Sherwood provides a variety of level of memory care ranging from early stages to later stages of the disease.
The decision to<a href=”https://www.leisurecare.com/resources/memory-care-ackerly-sherwood/”> move to memory care</a> is incredibly personal and individual. Some choose to move in following a dementia diagnosis, while others wait until the care becomes too burdensome for family. Other signs that it’s time to move to an assisted living community or memory care community include neglecting household chores, letting bills pile up, needing assistance with activities of daily living, and being concerned about the safety of your loved one.
Similar to assisted living facilities, Memory care communities offer assisted living services to help residents with activities of daily living which include grooming, dressing, continence management, and more. Memory care residents also receive services related to cognitive impairment and have unique programming available to meet their needs.
There are several senior living communities and memory care facilities around Sherwood and in the greater Portland area. At The Ackerly at Sherwood, residents are able to age in place, often moving into independent living before any care is needed and then sometimes progressing through assisted living and memory care as needs change over time.
Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover costs associated with memory care. Medicare does not provide benefits for personal care or supervision in a memory care residence or an assisted living facility.
A memory care community, also known as a memory care facility, is a senior living community environment where seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia can live. Memory care facilities offer care services, programs specifically designed to engage people with dementia, dementia-friendly meal plans, and secured outdoor spaces to prevent wandering.
Yes, according to the Social Security Administration, Alzheimer’s disease, including younger/early onset Alzheimer’s, is a disability and gives those with the disease access to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
