Community FAQ

1201 W Ridge Rd, Pharr, TX 78577

(956) 904-0602

If your loved one is experiencing memory challenges, a specialized memory care community serves their needs best.

When a loved one begins experiencing memory challenges, you may already know that you’d like to look for a caring community for them. But with so many options available, it can be hard to know what type of community is a perfect fit. The answers to these frequently asked questions show why a specialized memory care community is a better fit for your loved one than a traditional nursing home.

What are you doing in light of the COVID-19 virus to protect residents’ health at The Gardens at Brook Ridge?

Do you offer Virtual Reality Therapy at The Gardens at Brook Ridge?

How long with the restrictions be in place at The Gardens at Brook Ridge?

Will I be able to see my parents if I move them in at The Gardens at Brook Ridge?

What safety protocols do you have in place for resident and staff at The Gardens at Brook Ridge?

What pandemic protocols are expected of new residents and/or their families during the move-in process at The Gardens at Brook Ridge?

Are you accepting new residents during the pandemic at The Gardens at Brook Ridge?

Are you testing residents and staff at The Gardens at Brook Ridge?

What measures does The Gardens at Brook Ridge take to secure its memory care facility?

Do residents at The Gardens at Brook Ridge each have an individual care plan?

Does The Gardens at Brook Ridge have specific policies for medical emergencies?

Do you allow for outside care (visiting) to be arranged in the Pharr area? Who coordinates outside care for The Gardens at Brook Ridge?

What living arrangements do you offer for your The Gardens at Brook Ridge memory care residents?

Are The Gardens at Brook Ridge memory care residents grouped by cognitive level?

What advantages does a memory care facility like The Gardens at Brook Ridge offer versus in-home care?

Can memory care residents at The Gardens at Brook Ridge maintain familiar routines and a home-like environment like they would with in-home care?

How does the price change as my loved one’s disease advances and level of care changes?

What happens when my loved one exceeds the level of care that the community can provide?

Does a memory care community’s dining program make a difference for my loved one?

What types of specialized programming are available at a Memory Care facility that aren’t available at a traditional nursing home?

How does the community’s design affect my loved one’s care?

What types of assistance does a traditional nursing home provide? How is a memory care community different?

Will memory care residents require a dementia-specific diet at The Gardens at Brook Ridge?

Does The Gardens have a different staff to residents ratio during the day and night?

Will each resident receive their own, individual care plan at The Gardens?

How does The Gardens at Brook Ridge secure their memory care community?

What are the advantages of receiving Razadyne (Galantamine) at a memory care facility in Pharr over in-home care options?

How is Aricept (Donepezil) administered at a Pharr memory care facility?

How does the cost of a memory care community in Pharr, TX cost vs. in-home care?

Are residents at The Gardens at Brook Ridge grouped or organized by cognitive level?

Does The Gardens follow specific policies when handling medical emergencies?

Is dementia-specific training required for The Gardens staff members?

How will I know if my loved one needs a secured facility like The Gardens at Brook Ridge?

How does a Pharr memory care community manage the side effects of Namenda (Memantine)?

Do you prescribe Alzheimer’s medications?

Can you estimate how long my loved one will require care after a Dementia-specific diagnosis?

Do you update families about their loved one’s well-being at The Gardens? How often?

Are Activities for Daily Living (ADLs) included in The Gardens memory care program?

Are all levels of dementia accommodated at The Gardens at Brook Ridge or specific levels only?

How does a memory care community in Pharr receive my loved one’s Exelon (Rivastigmine)?

How does The Gardens manage resident’s medication and what type of medication will dementia-specific care entail?

Are there pros when comparing a memory care facility like The Gardens to in-home care?

Before admission to The Gardens at Brook Ridge for memory care, do you perform a medical assessment?

How often do you assess my loved one’s health and cognitive functioning at The Gardens?

How does a memory care community in Pharr ensure that my loved one receives Namzaric (Memantine + Donepezil) at the right time and in the right dose?

What type of living arrangements are available for memory care residents in your Pharr, TX facility?

Are memory care residents at The Gardens able to follow familiar routines and still experience a home-like environment like they would with in-home care?

Does The Gardens have a discharge policy for memory care residents?

Can we arrange outside care (visiting) in the Pharr Texas area as part of your memory care program?

Does The Gardens offer advice on how to communicate with a loved one who has dementia or Alzheimer’s?