Memory Care that Puts Dignity and Daily Life First
At Keen Homes, memory care is rooted in dignity, familiarity, and individualized support. Rather than assuming a secured setting is needed, we begin with a thoughtful clinical and functional assessment to understand the whole person, including any potential safety concerns such as wandering.
When a secured environment isn’t necessary, a small, home-like board-and-care setting often allows residents to feel more comfortable, at ease, and truly at home.
What Makes Our Approach Different?
- Assessment before placement. A Keen Care Manager and clinical team evaluates mobility, judgment, day–night rhythm, cueing needs, medications, and safety risks. Locked units are appropriate only when they’re truly necessary.
- A home, not a hallway. Our board-and-care homes are calm, familiar environments with consistent routines and a 1:3 caregiver-to-resident ratio. That reduces agitation and supports independence.
- Familiarity and flexibility. Residents can enjoy their favorite foods, music, pets, and hobbies with gentle cueing and supervision. Care plans adapt as needs change.
- Safety without over-restriction. When a secured setting is needed, we discuss options transparently. When it isn’t, we keep people in the least restrictive environment that remains safe.
- Family coaching. Dementia affects the whole family. We provide practical education on communication, behavior changes, and planning for what’s next.
Who Is a Good Fit For a Board-and-Care Home?
- A person with Alzheimer’s or another dementia who is not at risk of exit seeking / wandering
- Someone who benefits from routine, cueing, and help with personal care
- Families who want a quieter setting with familiar faces and personalized attention
What Families Often Notice
- Fewer overwhelming transitions than in large facilities
- More meaningful engagement and calmer days
- Clearer communication with a small, consistent care team
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FAQ
Have questions about your specific situation? Speak with a Care Manager for a no-pressure consultation at (562) 438-5336 or schedule a call here.
Does a dementia diagnosis always require a locked memory care unit?
No. If there’s no elopement risk and safety can be maintained, a small board-and-care home can be a better fit for comfort and daily life.
How do you decide between board-and-care and a secured unit?
We do a comprehensive assessment of safety risks, cognition, mobility, and daily routines. We recommend the least restrictive option that stays safe.
Can you support advanced dementia?
Yes. Many residents living with advanced dementia do well in our homes with consistent cueing, calm surroundings, and a high-attention care model.
Do you provide in-home dementia care too?
Yes. Our in-home care team can deliver memory care support at home or bridge care during transitions to one of our homes.
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