Maplewood at Stony Hill sits in Northern Fairfield County and is the only assisted living place around there that's fully set up just for people with Alzheimer's and other kinds of dementia, and it's been made for folks who need memory care in a safe, easy-to-navigate setting that helps with comfort and security, and they've even got a Purple Flag accreditation for dementia care. The building has different neighborhoods for residents so they can live with others at a similar stage, and the apartments come in private, deluxe studio, and one-bedroom sizes, all roomy, with modern finishes, smart-home features, and their own emergency call systems, which is helpful if someone needs to get help fast. Around the grounds, there are patios, gardens, terraces, and walking paths, so people can spend some time outside, and pets are welcome too, which makes it nice for folks who want their animal companions nearby.
The staff supports residents with memory care, assisted living, and respite care for people who need a quick stay, and they've got specialized nurses and aides on hand, with a nurse on staff part-time. Services cover help with things like daily activities, medication reminders and oversight, personal care, and keeping up with doctor visits, plus there's a wellness center with registered nurses and all sorts of programs to keep both body and mind active, including therapy, fitness and stretching, and even physical therapy and rehabilitation right there on-site. Residents don't have to fuss with chores, since there's housekeeping, full building maintenance, laundry, linen changes, and everything's included, so people can use their energy for other things.
For fun and staying connected, there's a crowd of activities going on like arts and crafts, reading, music, games, outings, and even gardening for folks who like to get their hands in the dirt, and the calendar always seems full with entertainment, social activities, and educational events, plus there's computer rooms and common areas with TV and internet. Dining is a point of focus; they use an Inspired Dining™ approach with seasonally inspired, farm-to-table meals which can handle special requests, guest meals, and room service, with various communal dining spaces and open kitchens in the neighborhoods that help folks with memory loss feel more comfortable at mealtimes. Additional touches include a beauty salon, aquatic spa with a hot tub, religious services, help with veterans' aid, shopping and transportation services, and anything medical or wellness-related that needs organizing, the staff takes care of, so folks can relax and enjoy the day-to-day. Maplewood at Stony Hill is owned and run by Maplewood Senior Living, and there's a clear attention to detail in how the services and spaces are set up for memory care, so people struggling with dementia can keep some independence and have a safe, calm place to live.
