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[quote=Anonymous]If you can afford a memory care only facility—try to choose one that groups residents by severity of condition.
If you are in DMV, I know The Kensington in falls church and in Reston area I think both have memory care with two sides: one for mild to moderate and other for moderate to severe.
If you have mild dementia, it’s extraordinarily depressing to be in a unit where you have some cognitive concerns but are aware enough to be bothered by the moaning or screaming or constant crying of a more-severely affected resident (who cannot help their whining and/or screaming). And having separation like this is helpful for programming and care as well.

Two great ones on the Virginia side of  DMV is Silverado and Renaissance. Very high end and super at training of entire staff!

Also, the Annandale location of Arden Courts does an exceptional job as well (even though the residents aren’t grouped by severity of condition). They have nursing staff and many members of their team that have been there for over ten years, and they seem to have very high morale! In terms of setup, the four-wing model of Arden Courts allows for a more individualized approach where residents eat in smaller dining areas and caregivers really get to know the residents in their wing very well. Also love that residents can wander and go in and out 18+ doors at any time that lead to the outside grounds but is still fully enclosed in the property. Great for exit-seekers! Some Arden Courts are better than others though and it largely depends on the work culture to dictate whether team members are actively engaged or spend hours on their phones. Just ask questions and pay attention to more than the sales pitch while on your tour![/quote]

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