BrightStar Care Homes Memory Care at Prickly Pear in Eagle, Idaho sits across from Eagle High School and focuses on giving people with dementia or Alzheimer's disease a safe and calm place to live, and you'll notice right away that the staff use a person-centered approach, treating everyone with kindness and respect, and you'll see rooms that feel like a real home instead of a big facility, with self-controlled thermostats, personal safety alert systems, and private or shared rooms that get weekly housekeeping and linen services. There's a flat fee that covers all meals, including breakfast made to order, plus snacks, laundry, housekeeping, basic cable, and pharmacy services, so families know what to expect when it comes to cost, and you'll see care plans that get tailored to each person's needs, with a nurse managing care, and caregivers offering help with medication, bathing, grooming, and other daily tasks.
The place has a low caregiver-to-resident ratio-one of the lowest in the valley, which means people get more attention, and they can accept people with higher care needs, even those who need hoyers or lifts, which isn't always the case at other memory care places around. You'll find staff who help keep folks engaged with activities meant to get people moving, thinking, and staying connected, and you can see that they want families to stay involved, giving them educational resources and respite care options when they need a break.
The home's designed with safety features to prevent wandering, plus there are indoor and outdoor spaces that people can safely use, and you'll see thoughtful details like regular visits from beauticians and ways for residents to use technology like Skype to talk with family. Meals get cooked to suit each resident, and if someone wants something special or needs groceries, the staff try to make it happen. BrightStar Care Homes is part of a larger network, with services all the way from independent living and assisted living to hospice, home care, and skilled nursing, so people can usually stay in the same system if their needs change. The Prickly Pear home, with only nine beds, puts a lot of effort into making everyone feel at home while making sure safety, support, and dignity stay at the center of daily life.
