Memory Care in Smyrna, Georgia
Meaningful Engagement. Reliable Daily Rhythm.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
Hear from Memory Care Director Keeta Keeton, who has been at Woodland Ridge for over 20 years, on what makes the Woodland Ridge family so special and fun.
Hear From Carolyn
Here’s How the Friends for Life Program Works
Your Life Story
Each Residents’ Life Story™ is Incorporated Into His or Her Individual Care Plan
We connect residents with their history and family through advanced technology such as SimpleC™ and It’s Never Too Late™. We preserve the unique voice of those entrusted to our care.
When facing advanced memory loss, the journey is more important than the destination. All staff members are trained in the disease progression and how to use prompts-and-cues to facilitate a meaningful day and create Joy in the Moment™ experiences.
Reminiscing About Favorite Pastimes, Watching Sunsets, Listening to Favorite Music, or Dancing
By learning each residents’ Life Story™, our staff helps to recreate these special moments. Every person’s journey is different; we strive to create the moments that bring joy.
Joy in the Moment
Daily Rhythm
Home is Where a Person Feels Most Comfortable
By providing a predictable 24-hour rhythm, individuals rediscover the comfort of familiarity and find success in their personal care. Our person-centered approach helps each resident wake up in the morning, engage in life skills, maintain relationships, enjoy their favorite pastimes and interests, and calm down at the end of each day.
Great Dementia Care Begins with a Healthy Understanding of the Disease
We educate families and caregivers by providing access to The Virtual Dementia Tour and in-depth dementia training. Our training programs focus on identifying residents’ challenges and learning how to prompt and cue residents to maintain their strengths.
Staff and Family Training
Memory Care at Woodland Ridge: Frequently Asked Questions
Is memory care at Woodland Ridge secure?
Yes. Friends for Life is a secure memory care community, and it has an enclosed courtyard so residents can enjoy time outdoors safely.
What is the caregiver-to-resident ratio in memory care?
During waking hours, we schedule one caregiver for every six to eight residents, depending on their needs, and one caregiver for every twelve residents during non-waking hours. Our memory care manager is also available to help.
Who is memory care for?
Memory care is for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who need more help with memory and daily life than our assisted living community can give.
Can a resident move from assisted living into memory care?
Yes. Assisted living and memory care are both offered at Woodland Ridge, so when a loved one’s needs change, they can move into memory care without leaving the staff and neighbors they already know.
How do we schedule a visit?
You can schedule a visit online, and someone from our team will be in contact within 24 hours.