The Fountainview Center for Alzheimer's Disease sits at 2631 N Druid Hills Rd NE in Atlanta and works as a nursing home focused only on caring for people with Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, and you see right away that every part of the place was made for comfort, safety, and dignity. The nursing facility isn't BBB-accredited, but it's known by both state and federal agencies for having outstanding care, like having zero deficiencies some years, and it's won awards such as Best of Senior Living and Best Activities in Senior Living. Staff have special training in memory care and include in-house physicians, a geriatric psychiatrist, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and a Director of Clinical Services, all there around the clock, all focused on making sure residents get the support they need, no matter if they're in early, middle, or late stages of dementia. The community has three pavilions, each with its own team running activities that get people thinking, moving, and spending time with each other, because they understand that someone living with Alzheimer's does better when the mind, body, and spirit stay engaged, even as things change from day to day.
Residents get spacious rooms, secure outdoor areas, and inviting common spaces where it's easy to visit, relax, or join social activities if they feel up to it. The facility makes sure to have activities for everyone, focusing on what people can do and what they enjoy, trying to keep daily routines that feel familiar and comforting. Staff know how to handle the ups and downs of memory loss and put together personal care plans for each resident, not just for daily care, but also for therapy, because they have a full rehab program with Physical, Occupational, Speech, and Restorative therapies. There's skilled nursing, incontinence care, respite care, and all kinds of support services for both residents and their families, including case management and help during admissions so families don't feel lost along the way. Plant operations and environmental services-housekeeping, laundry, and courtyard maintenance-help keep the place looking nice and running smoothly, and a Director of Nutritional Services plans meals, making sure residents get what they need.
The medical team includes a Medical Director who specializes in geriatric long-term and post-acute care, an Associate Medical Director focusing on Geriatric Psychiatry and Dementia, and licensed care managers. The staff also run new hire orientation and they help families learn what to expect as the disease changes. Fountainview focuses on person-centered care, tailoring rehab and activities, helping each resident with both little and big changes that dementia brings, whether someone is new to memory loss or living with more advanced challenges. Many say the staff stay joyful, helpful, and kind with residents, visitors, and each other, which helps make the center feel like a safe and familiar place to live day in and day out.
