Brookdale Monroe (Memory Care) Dup of 72540 sits at 1615 Fredericks Drive in Monroe, MI, focused fully on helping people living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, and the building stands alone, built just for memory care so you'll find security features like monitored exits, alarm bracelets that help prevent wandering, and safety protocols that give peace of mind for families concerned about getting lost or elopement. Staff support residents day and night, always there for help with daily tasks like eating, washing, dressing, using the restroom, and moving around, even for folks who need extra hands or two-person assistance, making it a place where care can change as needs change, which means residents can stay if care levels increase.
There are specialized programs and activities with focus on memory, so you'll see offerings like brain fitness, community service, trivia, outings, gardening, Wii bowling, and live well programs, and there's plenty of chance for interaction with others in safe indoor or outdoor common spaces, and the staff are trained in dementia and Alzheimer's care to help everyone, even those with aggressive or exit-seeking behaviors, or those prone to confusion. Meals come three times a day, with restaurant-style dining and options for special diets like low sodium or low sugar, and there's room service and guest meals too, so no one needs to worry about missing a meal. Residents can bring cats or dogs and pet care is available, which makes for a more homelike setting, and staff offer reminders for grooming, toileting, and medication, including monitoring for diabetic needs, though insulin shots aren't given.
The community stays busy with devotional services, beautician visits, hospice and respite care, and both onsite and offsite activities, all while keeping a secured, memory-friendly design, so residents don't feel closed in but still stay safe. Trained staff and a nurse on site offer supervision and help, a doctor's on call, and behavioral care is provided for those who need a little extra support, so even those with bowel, bladder, or mobility issues can stay safe and comfortable.
You'll find high-speed internet, parking for residents, easy bus access, and outdoor smoking allowed, and the overall feeling is one of warmth, with staff known for being kind and joyful. People say the community responds quickly and offers accommodating care, and families seem to appreciate the attention given to each individual, especially since they've received awards like Best of Senior Living and Best Activities in Senior Living. Brookdale Monroe (Memory Care) Dup of 72540 welcomes people with memory challenges and provides a secure, caring environment that keeps them active and engaged every day.
