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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

Does The Gardens follow specific policies when handling medical emergencies?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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