Ascension Living Lakeshore at Siena’s Shorelight Memory Support

Ascension Living Lakeshore at Siena's Shorelight Memory Support sits right on Lake Michigan's shore and offers a safe, calm place for seniors who need memory care because of Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, and there's a real focus on dignity, privacy, and comfort with 24-hour supervision. Staff follow personalized care plans that help with things like bathing, dressing, medication, and getting around, and there's always a skilled nursing team on hand to help with wound care, rehabilitation, and even short-term therapy so folks can work their way back to more independence if possible, plus the nurses and aides can help with eating, grooming, and day-to-day needs, and there's always someone close by thanks to a 24-hour call and emergency alert system. Shorelight Memory Support stands out because it's set up for memory care needs, with well-protected living areas and secure outdoor spaces so residents can enjoy the air safely, and there's daily programming with memory-boosting tasks, educational activities, arts and crafts, and social games, all adjusted to fit each person's abilities, which helps keep minds active and gives structure to each day. Residents can spend quiet time on screened porches or join others in naturally bright community rooms, and they can join in devotional services, too, since spiritual support is available onsite, and there's a kitchen or kitchenette in the rooms, while many rooms are private and have safety features like handrails and walk-in wheelchair access. Meals are served three times a day in several dining rooms, snacks are always around, and the dining staff use social cues and menu choices to make meals easier and more pleasant, plus there's a salon and barbershop, fitness center, and laundry and housekeeping services to keep things tidy and comfortable. There's a digital profile system for each resident full of personalized videos, games, and activities, so people can stay connected to things they love, and the care team works with families to keep the care right for the person-using familiar scents, sounds, colors, and even table designs to help residents feel at home-while staff get special training in memory care, learning how to look after the physical, social, and emotional sides of each person's needs. Transportation gets residents out to appointments or events, and the whole place was built with accessibility and safety in mind, with alarmed, secured doors, sprinkler systems, and wide paths. Whether someone needs long-term support, short-term rehab, skilled nursing, or just memory-focused daily help, the Shorelight Memory Support neighborhood sticks to a simple goal: helping people with memory loss live with dignity and as much independence as possible, and with Lake Michigan's peaceful views all around, there's always something calm to look at and space to relax with others or on your own, all in a non-profit community that doesn't lose sight of treating each person with patience, care, and respect.