The Memory Support Center at Brecon Village is a thoughtfully designed community dedicated to supporting older adults living with memory loss and dementia. Located on the campus of Brecon Village in a peaceful residential neighborhood near historic downtown Saline, Michigan, the community is set on 32 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. Surrounded by secure courtyards and outdoor seating areas, the setting provides both safety and tranquility, allowing residents to enjoy the calming environment. The center features private studio apartments, each with a spacious bathroom, spread across three distinct households that accommodate up to twelve residents each. This household model fosters a sense of intimacy and belonging, where each individual feels like a valued member of a close-knit community.
A key feature of the Memory Support Center is its innovative and unobtrusive technological monitoring system, purposefully integrated to enhance residents’ safety while maintaining their privacy and dignity. The environment is enriched with amenities aimed at promoting engagement, relaxation, and holistic well-being. Residents have access to a chapel and reflection room for spiritual needs, as well as gathering spaces designed for art and cultural events, encouraging creativity and social interaction. The fitness center, aided by a dedicated wellness coach, supports physical health, while a spa tub and massage area bring additional comfort and relaxation.
Dining experiences at the Memory Support Center are shaped by a commitment to family-style meals. Household kitchens and dining spaces have been intentionally designed to encourage residents’ participation in meal preparation, which helps bring meaning and a sense of accomplishment to daily routines. Nutrition counseling and specialized diets are available to ensure that all dietary needs are thoughtfully met, and the culinary experience is complemented by professional housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services that relieve residents and their families from daily chores.
Central to the philosophy of care at the Memory Support Center is its status as a certified Best Friends™ environment. This person-centered approach to memory care is grounded in the belief that strong, supportive relationships are essential for individuals living with dementia. Staff embrace the principles of friendship—respect, empathy, support, trust, and humor—acting as best friends to residents by fostering feelings of safety, value, and joy. Every action and interaction is informed by these core values, and the flexible care model adaptively meets the evolving strengths and needs of each resident, with the goal of infusing each day with purpose and meaning.
The comprehensive support offered by the center extends to wellness classes, purposeful activities, and transportation services, ensuring that residents have numerous opportunities for engagement both on and off campus. A wellness center, beauty and barber shop, spa amenities, library, and marketplace cafe further enrich the living experience. Residents also benefit from secure outdoor courtyards with walking paths and raised beds for gardening, a greenhouse, and covered porches which promote active participation with nature. On-site physician and wellness services, along with attentive clinical staff oversight, ensure that all aspects of residents’ health are addressed. Altogether, the Memory Support Center at Brecon Village offers a vibrant, nurturing, and secure community where those experiencing memory loss can thrive with dignity, purpose, and companionship.