Salem Center (Alz Unit)

Salem Center (Alz Unit) offers a secure and supportive place for people with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with one-level living that's easy to get around for folks using walkers or wheelchairs, and the whole area is set up to prevent wandering, with safety measures like a 24-hour call system and emergency alerts throughout. The Alz Unit inside Salem Center specializes in memory care, with around-the-clock staff who help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, moving from place to place, and taking medicine, and there's always someone nearby for support or supervision, no matter the time of day or night. Residents can enjoy fully furnished rooms with cable TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, and even linens included, so nobody has to worry about housekeeping, laundry, or dry cleaning, and meals are prepared three times a day, home-cooked style, with snacks and special diets, like diabetes or allergy-sensitive options, always available. The dining room lets folks eat when they want, and there's a big focus on activities meant to help with memory and social time-there are movie nights, a library, art room, social events, and resident-run projects, plus staff-led programs to keep minds active and help each person feel involved. A community dog lives on site for those who enjoy animals, and the outdoor gardens and walking paths let residents relax or take leisurely walks in safety. Salem Center's Alz Unit also offers respite stays, giving short-term help for family caregivers, along with long-term and hospice care, and the unit takes Medicaid and Medicare as payment options. Residents have access to an on-site barber and salon, as well as nearby medical and pharmacy services, so health and personal care needs are met right in the community. The setting feels warm and welcoming, with features built for both comfort and safety, and all activities, services, and support are designed to take care of those with Alzheimer's and other memory problems.