CERTUS Premier Memory Care Living in Mount Dora, Florida, is a residential senior community made just for those living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory loss illnesses, and folks here will see that everything is tailored to meet memory care needs, with secure environments and a clear focus on comfort, safety, and daily engagement because the community features 64 private suites across residential neighborhoods with options like the Oak Suite at 281 square feet, the Pine Suite at 318 square feet, and the Magnolia Suite at 396 square feet, all designed with memory impairments in mind, and you'll find cozy beds, plenty of storage, comfortable chairs, and private bathrooms in these suites, along with amenities like WiFi and cable in certain rooms. The whole building uses evidence-based design elements, so there's color contrast theory, good lighting, clear way-finding, safe woodgrain carpeting, and a layout that's easy to follow, and that really helps folks living with memory challenges find their way and feel comfortable and secure, and the entire community is fully secured with ample space so residents can safely explore, including a tranquil courtyard with patio seating and a fountain where people can sit outside and relax.
There's a Town Center under one roof that brings familiar places together, so you'll see a bistro, a state-of-the-art Masterpiece Theater, a fitness center, beauty salon, spa, post office, library, and a private dining room, and folks enjoy a home-style dining atmosphere with brain-healthy meals in both casual refreshment bars and more elegant dining areas, so residents can eat and visit with neighbors. Daily activities are planned to help with cognitive skills, physical fitness, and social connection, and the community offers a variety of programs like Fit Moments® for short bursts of exercise, SPIN® which covers social, physical, intellectual, and nutritional wellness, and MAPS® that focuses on meaning and purpose in everyday life, so everyone can find ways to stay active and engaged. The Musical Breath program uses music therapy to help reduce sundowning and improve sleep, and there's also yoga, chair yoga, story time, guest lectures, and arts and crafts, as well as game nights in the activity rooms with wall-mounted TVs and musical instruments, so days here are full and varied and there's something for most anyone.
Fitness is encouraged with a gym that has adaptive equipment like NuStep machines and stationary bikes, and outdoor patios and gardens give folks a safe way to enjoy the fresh air, plus there are gardening groups and other nature activities. The building is wheelchair accessible with a covered entryway, ample parking, and all the shared spaces-including living rooms and coffee tables, and community areas designed to feel home-like-help to reduce confusion and prevent wandering. Specialized services include personal care, medication management, a 24/7 clinical care team, housekeeping, linen and dry cleaning, on-site haircuts and barber services, room service, private cleaning, and transportation with a bus that has color-contrasted seats and easy steps to keep everyone comfortable during outings.
CERTUS Premier Memory Care Living keeps education front and center, with all team members going through specialized training and certification at the Certus Institute, and this training is open to staff, residents' families, and community partners so that everyone in the circle of care understands best practices for memory care. The community follows all state licensing rules for memory care and offers both private and semi-private room options, with amenities that support daily life and aim to make residents feel secure and supported. Music, group activities, and access for guests during meals round out a setting where folks can stay connected to family and friends, and there's always staff available to help with anything from help with everyday needs to joining in for a yoga class or musical session, with community programs and evidence-based care focused on improving quality of life for each resident every day.
