Will my parent get enough attention?

Memory care is staffed more closely than the rest of the community, day and night, by people trained specifically in dementia care. They get to know each resident, what calms them, and what they still love to do.

How will I hear from the team?

We reach out when something changes, whether that's a new behavior, a fall, or a medication adjustment. You can always call the direct line and reach a real person, not a queue.

Can residents move from assisted living into memory care?

Yes. If a resident's needs change, we can move them into the memory care neighborhood without leaving the community. We'll talk it through with you before anything happens.

What does a typical day look like?

Structure helps. Days follow a predictable rhythm of meals at set times, morning and afternoon activities, rest, and small group time built around what each resident still enjoys. Ask us for this week's schedule.

Memory care built around the person your parent still is

Q: How is the memory care neighborhood kept safe?

Both communities have a secured memory care neighborhood with controlled entry and an enclosed courtyard, so residents can move around freely and safely. Staff are present at all times.

Memory care is for a parent living with Alzheimer's or another dementia who needs a safe, structured place and a team that knows how to ease a hard afternoon. Both of our Citrus County communities, Sugarmill Manor in Homosassa and The Gardens in Crystal River, have a secured memory care neighborhood.

Weighing your options? See our guide to the best memory care in Citrus County.

A caregiver smiling while serving dessert to residents at lunch at The Gardens

How our memory care neighborhoods work

Secured, not locked away

The neighborhood has controlled entry and an enclosed courtyard, so residents move freely and safely. Staff are present around the clock.

A predictable daily rhythm

Meals, activities, and rest happen at set times. Structure lowers anxiety, so the day looks the same whether it's Monday or Thursday.

More attention, day and night

Memory care is staffed more closely than the rest of the community, by a team trained specifically in dementia care.

A team that stays in touch

You hear from us when something changes, whether that's a new behavior, a fall, or a medication adjustment. And you always reach a real person.

Assisted living or memory care?

The two overlap, and both are under one roof at each of our communities, so a parent can move between them without moving towns. What sets them apart is who each one is for.

Assisted living

For a parent who is still themselves but needs a hand with daily things: medications, meals, bathing, and getting where they need to be. They come and go as they please, and the help is there when they want it.

Memory care

For a parent living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. It is a secured neighborhood with a calmer layout, a steady daily routine, and a team trained to ease a hard afternoon, so a parent can move around safely without getting lost.

How to choose: if the worry is safety at home and keeping up with meds and meals, start with assisted living. If the worry is memory, wandering, or confusion that puts a parent at risk, memory care is built for that. Not sure? Tell us what a normal day looks like and we will give you an honest read, even if the answer is neither. Compare every community in Citrus County.

A memory care day, today

Sugarmill Manor

Thursday

10:30amSensory garden time
2:00pmMovie matinee

The Gardens

Thursday

3:00pmAfternoon tea and old photos

What families say

4.821 Google reviews

Such a wonderful facility, very clean and home like environment. Residents are very happy and the staff are super personable. Everyone in the building knows one another and all the residents personally and they take their care very seriously. Love Sugarmill Manor Assisted Living!!

MindyGoogle review

I feel very blessed that my father was able to spend the last 42 months of his life here. They really prioritize care for the residents. The staff from management to cleaning crew not only interact but care about their residents.

RobGoogle review

The staff is kind, attentive, and truly cares about each resident, always treating Joann with dignity and respect.

P. OrzeGoogle review

What to ask when you tour a memory care neighborhood

A good memory care community answers these plainly. Bring the list to any community you visit, not just ours:

Who is on the memory care floor overnight, and how many residents do they cover?
How do you handle a resident who is anxious or wants to go home?
What is the training for the people working directly with my parent?
How, and how often, will you tell me when something changes?
What happens if my parent's needs grow beyond what you can do here?

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