CountryHouse Residence

CountryHouse Residence sits out in western North Dakota and has room for about 30 residents in a home-like setting set up to care for adults with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia, so you'll find the staff's focus is all on memory care and safety, which is why the whole place is in a secured area with features like bracelets with alarms and a computerized wander alert system to help prevent wandering, and the whole building was built for that purpose so folks can age in place and move through different levels of care if their needs change. The residence feels comfortable, aiming for a family-style atmosphere with kind, caring, and patient staff, and there's a courtyard with patio, walking paths, and gardens for residents to enjoy when the weather's good, along with indoor common spaces, a barber and salon, and meals prepared onsite, served at flexible times with vegetarian and guest options. Daily help with things like bathing, grooming, dressing, dining, mobility, transferring, and laundry is offered, plus diabetic care, incontinence support, and medication management, and a licensed nurse is always on staff with a doctor on call, all backed by 24-hour awake staff every day of the year for supervision, care, and emergencies. Pets like cats and dogs are allowed, which means residents who always had a furry friend at home don't have to give that up, and the whole place is wheelchair accessible, with the right equipment to help move residents, even if they need a two-person assist or lifts for transfers, and they can handle residents who might have aggressive or difficult behavior, exit-seeking or self-harm risk, and those who may need help because of mild cognitive impairment or more serious dementia. Life here stays interesting with a full-time activity director who puts together outings like trips to the circus, dinner theatre, and concerts, plus in-house activities such as stretching, yoga, art, cooking, gardening, karaoke, intergenerational programs, and brain fitness, with lots of chances to take part in faith services both onsite and offsite, and a cognitive learning center is there for memory support and reminiscence. For families, there's ongoing support through monthly meetings, resource materials, and educational programs-they try to keep families involved and informed about any needed changes in care, and with a respite program, family caregivers can take a break when needed. Health, wellness, and life enrichment services aim to keep everyone as active and comfortable as possible, and there's the option for hospice care if that becomes necessary. The community has high-speed internet, a healthcare office, and keeps up on its license with regular checks from A Place for Mom, so standards are in place. CountryHouse Residence is part of Agemark and works alongside a sister community called Evergreen, which handles assisted living for seniors who don't need full memory care. Everything's been set up to help folks with dementia stay safe, comfortable, and as independent as possible, in a secured, supportive place that feels like home.