Monastery Heights Senior Living & Memory Care

Monastery Heights Senior Living & Memory Care sits on 18 acres of scenic land with nice views of the Connecticut River Valley, where the restored Passionist Catholic monastery adds old-world charm through stained glass windows, big wooden doors, and a peaceful chapel that stays open for quiet reflection. The community offers both assisted living and specialized memory care, focusing on helping seniors keep their independence while providing support with daily needs like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, and the staff stays on-site 24/7 to help out as needed. Memory care residents join the MorningStar Program, which is set up to reduce confusion and prevent wandering, offering a secure and calm place, complete with hourly safety checks, a secure outdoor space, and an advanced emergency response system, so families know their loved ones are safe. The community serves nourishing meals every day, sometimes using pureed or ground foods for those with eating needs, while a country kitchen shares pleasant smells and warmth, and the full-service salon gives residents a touch of comfort and self-care. Residents can join many activities such as music therapy, aromatherapy, or social events, and the schedule always includes things to engage minds and lift spirits, whether for short-term stays or as a long-term home. Community rooms are made for gathering, sharing stories, or joining in life in a way that supports friendship and purpose, and seniors who need accessible features will find Wi-Fi, walk-in showers, and handicap accommodations already part of daily life. The staff makes sure every resident has a care plan built just for them, always checking for safety while respecting the special backgrounds and needs of each person, and the strong connection with the Holy Union Sisters of Fall River means there's a focus on spiritual care for those who want it. Monastery Heights includes respite care for temporary stays, personalized memory care, and support for daily living, always working to create a steady, gentle setting where residents of all needs find security, belonging, and a sense of home, and the community has even been voted "Best Assisted Living Community" in the Springfield area for eight years in a row, reflecting the appreciation local families and seniors have for the peaceful surroundings and caring help that define life here.