MEMORY CARE COMMUNITY IN OJAI, CA

Memory Care

  • 203 E El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023

  • Ojai, CA

  • 203 E El Roblar Dr, Ojai, CA 93023
  • Visalia CA

What is Memory Care?

Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other forms of memory loss come with unique and unexpected everyday challenges.

Our team at The Artesian of Ojai is well-versed in supporting residents through these changes, in a specially designed and secure environment.

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Tour our community, meet our caring staff, and explore our amenities to see if The Artesian of Ojai community is right for your family.

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Our team is here to answer your questions and help you explore memory care and assisted living options for yourself or a loved one.

The Artesian Of Ojai is a Carefield Living Community, with care founded on these pillars:

Community

Connections are an essential part of living a vibrant, meaningful, and satisfying life. Social isolation ranks as one of the most significant yet modifiable enhancers of dementia. We balance independence and privacy with time together—meals, play, relaxation. Regularly scheduled outings, music, games, readings, creative arts, and intergenerational activities keep our residents involved and curious.

Activity

Our Lifestyle program is not just fun and games, though there are a lot of fun and games. We thoughtfully build a program on these five pillars of action: move, engage, feel, connect, eat. Residents are encouraged to keep moving and to engage physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually — all within a community that promotes positivity, communication, and a nutritious life.

Renewal

Memory Care residents and their caregivers are often exhausted, worn out, and run-down. Our community is designed and operated to restore residents and their families by returning tranquility to their lives. Everyone needs support, in our relationships and environment. We want home to be peaceful. Our interiors are familiar and comfortable, and the benefits of nature are accessible and encouraged.

Enjoyment

Beautiful spaces, favorite activities, new experiences, good conversation, time with family, blossoming friendships, lifelong learning are the backbone to joyful living. We are proud to offer all this to our residents just out their own front door.

Senior couple enjoying conversation outdoors at Artesian of Ojai senior living community in Ojai California
Senior resident enjoying family visit at Artesian of Ojai senior living community in Ojai California

A Note for Caregivers:

The effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia impact not only the person with the condition, but also their family members and caretakers. Our highly trained team members provide services that help your loved one maintain a lifestyle that is as independent as possible, while also providing the care that allow them to lead a fulfilling life with dignity and respect.

Why Families Trust Artesian of Ojai

“Each time that I visit The Artesian located in Ojai, I am always immediately struck by the calming beauty and elegant charm the Mediterranean architecture permeates as you walk around the grounds and the sense of “home” I feel when I enter the inner sanctuaries. You can feel the care that went into the design of this senior living residence. But, more importantly, I have known others whose parents have lived at The Artesian and they all speak so highly of the positive experience their parents have enjoyed. I often reflect on how The Artesian would definitely be top on my list to consider as a residence for my aging parent.”

JAMIE fleming

Memory Care Accommodations

Deluxe Suite

2 BATH • 650 SQFT plus 180 SQFT patio
Starting at $9,235/month

A few of our studio units share an adjoining door, allowing for two full Studios to be enjoyed by an individual or couple. We call these our Deluxe Suites.

All units have a private patio and a private bathroom. Our Deluxe Suites have two of each!

Memory Care FAQ

We can help there! Before joining our community, every resident goes through a two-part formal assessment with the resident’s doctor and the care director at our community. The resident’s doctor will fill out a Physician’s Report for RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Admission. This report provides an overview of the resident’s physical and medical health including any medications, specialized diets, and their ambulatory status. The community care director will evaluate the resident’s health status and assess their ability to perform activities of daily living. This combination provides a baseline for individualized care plans.

Memory Care (MC) communities provide specialized care for people with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or memory challenges. These communities provide all the services of Assisted Living plus 24/7 supervision and care for cognitive issues. MC staff receive specialized training in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The community is a secure and structured environment with simple layouts and safety features. MC programs are designed to provide a consistent and structured routine to reduce confusion and provide reassurance. Activities are designed for memory support and sensory stimulation. Unlike AL communities, MC communities have secured areas, alarms, and close monitoring to prevent wandering. MC is for seniors with cognitive decline who require specialized supervision and care.

Assisted Living (AL) communities help older adults with daily tasks while encouraging independence. Support is moderate and includes help with daily activities, medication, and basic health needs. AL staff are trained in general elder care and assisting with daily living. AL communities are comfortable, home-like setting with private apartments and social spaces, where schedules are flexible and guided by residents’ preferences. Social, recreational, and educational programs are encouraged for engagement and learning. Staff is available 24/7 and emergency systems are in place. AL is for seniors who need some help with daily tasks but can make independent choices.

Maintaining an active lifestyle can have far-reaching benefits for individuals with cognitive limitations. Team members at The Artesian of Ojai organize a wide variety of activities to keep residents active and promote physical wellbeing. Our programming offers fitness classes, nature walks, and regular outings. Among the benefits associated with physical activity are improved mental alertness and cognitive functioning, reduced restlessness and wandering, and improved sleep habits. Physical activity can also reduce the risk of depression in those with cognitive challenges. Therefore, our activity programming includes a healthy amount of movement and exercise.
In addition to physical activities, we schedule an array of social events designed to stimulate cognitive and emotional function. Our activity areas are perfect for staging games and indoor activities as well as providing space for musical therapy, art classes, and entertainment. The arts, which are especially strong in Ojai, have a positive effect on cognitive function, while the emotional benefits gained from interacting with others help each resident live a happier, more engaged life.

Dementia is a broad term describing memory loss and cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease is one of dementia’s most common forms.

It is always best to consult a physician. In our experience, normal aging is typically mild and occasional forgetfulness whereas memory impairment significantly impacts day-to-day life.

Residents in The Artesian of Ojai’s Memory Care community are free to live an independent lifestyle under the guidance of a licensed nurse and trained caregivers. Free movement is encouraged among all of our residents including those with cognitive limitations. For those situations where elopement is a risk, our delayed egress doors allow our residents to move freely throughout our community while still being monitored by our team.

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