Lakewood Gardens Alzheimer's & Dementia Care sits in Downey, California, and focuses on helping seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The community has secured grounds and buildings to keep residents safe, using technology like alarm bracelets and a computer alert system if someone tries to leave or wander away, which gives families some peace of mind. Rooms come in both private and semi-private options, including deluxe companion rooms with private baths, and all have safety features and home-like comforts; residents can use televisions, kitchens or kitchenettes, and washers and dryers. The place has a salon and barbershop, dining room, fitness center, and an activity room so folks can stay busy, while WiFi and guest parking make visits easy for families.
Staff are on hand around the clock, awake and ready to help with everything from personal care and medication to daily activities, with a nurse, therapists, doctors, dentist, and podiatrist visiting regularly. People who need help with moving around-like with mechanical lifts, transfers, or full care-get that too, whether someone needs light, medium, or heavy care, including for those who may be at risk of falling, wandering, or showing strong behaviors. They can manage bowel and bladder care, diabetic needs like insulin shots and blood sugar checks, and even provide hospice and homecare if needed. Residents at Lakewood Gardens get three meals a day, dry cleaning and housekeeping, transportation for medical appointments or outings, and laundry services, which takes a lot off a person's mind. Everyone has a personalized care plan designed around their memory needs-some need reminders, some need total care-and there's structure in how activities and therapies get set up to help folks keep or regain their skills.
Lakewood Gardens pays special attention to making everyday life cheerful and supportive, with structured activities like arts and crafts, holiday decorating, games, and education programs all meant to help each person stay engaged and feel proud of what they can do. There's devotional services, group projects, and wellness programs, as well as a strong effort to treat everyone like family, no matter how much help they need. The staff know how to support people with behaviors common to dementia, including those who act out or try to leave, and work together to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Even small details-like handles for managing doors or a secured courtyard designed for easy wandering-help keep folks as independent as possible, while always staying safe.
Lakewood Gardens works with families and health professionals to give reassurance and guidance, helping each resident live with dignity in a warm, safe, and familiar environment made for memory care.
