Bridge Haven Memory Care sits just above Eagle Bend Golf Course in Lawrence, Kansas, in a spot that feels quiet and friendly, with flower gardens, walking paths, and family-style private homes where people gather for daily meals, activities, and conversation. Residents' rooms have private baths, framed family photos, and festive decorations, and some even have cable TV and wheelchair accessible showers, with the homes built to reduce confusion and make things less stressful for folks with memory challenges.
Bridge Haven specializes in caring for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's, offering memory care, assisted living, and independent living under one community. The board of directors listens to what residents want, adjusting activities and meals to fit everyone's needs and wishes, so people can join sing-alongs with lyric sheets, enjoy cocktails on the porch, play balloon toss for prizes, or just relax. Activities aim to keep folks engaged, with art, crafts, therapy, social gatherings, and exercise, and there's a full calendar with special outings, education, and programs for mental stimulation. Staff keep an eye on everyone's health too, with licensed caregivers, Certified Dementia Practitioners, and medication management, along with help for high acuity needs, diabetic care, and incontinence care.
Bridge Haven accepts cats and dogs, and pet care is available for residents who need it, which adds to the homey atmosphere. Housekeeping, laundry, and turndown service happen daily, and meals are home-cooked-made to order, with vegetarian and kosher options for those who ask. Families can gather in indoor and outdoor common areas, and there's a secure setting to keep memory-impaired residents safe. You'll also find WiFi, guest parking, washers and dryers, a dining room, an activities room, a salon/barbershop, a fitness center, and kitchens or kitchenettes. Residents can use transportation and parking, with wheelchair accessibility throughout the homes.
Bridge Haven stands out for its family-style living, small home feel, and strong focus on individual care, with dedicated staff following the "Dementia Beyond Drugs" approach. The executive director, Sarah Randolph, has years of experience in dementia care, and the community's strong staff-to-resident ratio means everyone gets attention and support. Move-in and waiting list policies are clear, fees are flat without long contracts, and they accept most long-term care insurance. Here, people find a place that values personal history and builds routines that help them stay comfortable, active, and connected with others, in a setting made for safety, warmth, and respect.
