While both memory care and assisted living offer support with daily tasks, memory care provides a higher level of specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

Here’s how they differ:

• Level of Care: Memory care includes structured routines, enhanced supervision, and staff trained in dementia care. Assisted living supports daily needs but does not provide specialized cognitive care.
• Environment: Memory care neighborhoods are designed for reassurance and simplicity, reducing confusion and promoting calm.
• Staffing: Memory care offers higher staff-to-resident ratios and caregivers with dementia-specific training.
• Activities: Memory care features tailored activities that support memory retention, engagement and familiarity.

At Meadowview of Clive, both living options are thoughtfully designed to support each resident’s needs and quality of life.