The Sycamore is an assisted living community dedicated to providing a comfortable and supportive environment for individuals in the early to advanced stages of memory impairment, including those with dementia. With a focus on delivering both engaging activities and active rehabilitation, The Sycamore ensures that each resident receives individualized attention through a low resident-to-nursing staff ratio and a team of caregivers who have completed over 100 hours of intensive training. Every aspect of care is designed to honor the unique preferences and needs of residents, including a customized nurse-call system that enables quick and tailored responses. The community’s foundation is anchored on Christian values, cultivating an atmosphere of love, understanding, and respect for every individual.
The Sycamore embraces the Best Friends™ Approach, a relationship-centered and compassionate method of caring for residents with memory challenges. This approach recognizes the essential role of trust, empathy, support, and humor in enhancing the well-being of those with dementia. By focusing on the individual and their connections with care partners, families, and physicians, The Sycamore creates a nurturing environment where friendships flourish and residents feel supported. Caregivers undergo specialized training in the Best Friends approach and loved ones are invited to participate in a day of training as well, fostering a shared understanding and ensuring continuity of care strategies both within the community and at home.
Adding to the warmth of the community is Lizzie, the Chief Morale Officer and therapy dog. Lizzie’s presence brings daily joy and emotional comfort to residents, thanks to her expressive demeanor and hypoallergenic fur, which ensures that residents enjoy companionship in a safe and welcoming setting. The Sycamore’s program is designed to encourage fun, prevent boredom, and boost resident confidence through multi-sensory experiences tailored to each individual’s abilities, interests, and personal history. Residents can engage with music of their choice using specialized headphones, participate in art and games, or find solace in a quiet room featuring calming scenery and gentle nature sounds.
Family involvement is wholeheartedly encouraged at The Sycamore. Visiting hours are unrestricted, allowing families to spend meaningful time with their loved ones and even join them for meals. Children are welcome as visitors, adding youthful energy and joy to the community atmosphere. The building itself follows the “small house” model, featuring a single-story floor plan with easy, intuitive circulation and no dead-end hallways. This thoughtful design, combined with internal courtyards, secure walking paths, elegant outdoor patios, and lush gardens, promotes a sense of freedom, relaxation, and independence.
Residents have access to a host of amenities intended to enrich their daily lives. These include scheduled group transportation for activity excursions, an on-staff pastor available for counsel or prayer, a full-service hair salon, an elegantly appointed spa room with a whirlpool bath, as well as a serene quiet room. Every aspect of The Sycamore’s environment and programming is crafted to enhance life’s memories and create moments of peace, joy, and connection for both residents and their families.