{"id":568,"date":"2024-05-29T04:53:47","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T04:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artisseniorliving.com\/memory-care-west-shore\/amenities\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T10:45:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:45:33","slug":"amenities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/artisseniorliving.com\/memory-care-west-shore\/amenities\/","title":{"rendered":"Amenities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n The comforts of home with neighborhood conveniences.\n <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n Community Features\n <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n Four distinct, locally themed neighborhoods, each with a dedicated interior front porch, living room, dining room, and kitchen\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n 10,000+ sq. ft. of indoor space accessible to all residents\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n 12,000+ sq. ft. of secure outdoor patios, porches and courtyards with walking paths and seating for rest and family visits\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Barbershop & beauty salon\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Program center\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Wellness center\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Art studio\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Wi-Fi in common spaces\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n Suite Features\n <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n Doorway shadow box with personal mementos and familiar images to aid wayfinding\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Sized to encourage more engagement with neighbors and associates in common spaces\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Dedicated family photo shelving\u202f\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n ADA-compliant toilet\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Wheelchair-accessible sink*\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n High ceiling\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Large windows to allow natural light\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Furnished suites available\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What amenities are available in Artis memory care communities?<\/summary>\n

Communities\u00a0offer expansive,\u00a0secure\u00a0outdoor\u00a0spaces<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0with walking paths and seating;\u00a0locally themed\u00a0neighborhoods<\/a><\/strong>, each with its own\u00a0living room,\u00a0dining room,\u00a0kitchen\u00a0and front porch;\u00a0barbershop and beauty\u00a0salons,\u00a0<\/strong>program centers,\u00a0wellness centers,\u00a0art studios, and Wi-Fi\u00a0in\u00a0common areas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Are outdoor areas secure?<\/summary>\n

Yes. Residents enjoy expansive courtyards and walking paths\u00a0with decorative safety fencing, to safely promote\u00a0exercise and\u00a0independence<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How does the community\u2019s design support dementia care? <\/summary>\n

Thoughtful\u00a0layouts<\/a><\/strong>, visual cues, and smaller neighborhoods reduce confusion and promote comfort.\u00a0Spaces are designed to\u00a0optimize\u00a0resident\u00a0autonomy<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0with staff supervision. Indoor hallways have an accessible, circular layout to encourage\u00a0safe exploration<\/a>.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Can residents personalize their suite?<\/summary>\n

Yes.\u00a0Because having familiar\u00a0belongings\u00a0around helps with the adjustment to their new home, we\u00a0encourage you to bring personal items such as photographs, artwork, and furniture.\u00a0Fully furnished suites\u00a0are also available.\u00a0Suites<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0also features a display case outside the door, designed to\u00a0contain\u00a0personal\u00a0photographs, awards, certificates,\u00a0and\/or souvenirs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Are communities designed specifically for memory care?<\/summary>\n

Yes.\u00a0Notable\u00a0differences\u00a0from\u00a0assisted living communities\u00a0include smaller, more intimate neighborhoods, circular hallway\u00a0design<\/a><\/strong>, secure outdoor\u00a0spaces<\/a><\/strong>, and\u00a0resident life portrait\u00a0display cases<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0outside each suite\u00a0to\u00a0help\u00a0reinforce\u00a0the resident\u2019s\u00a0sense of identity, aid in orientation, and allow their neighbors to know\u00a0more about them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Are common spaces used daily?<\/summary>\n

Residents are encouraged to\u00a0spend time with their neighbors\u00a0and participate in\u00a0programs<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0every day\u00a0in\u00a0shared living\u00a0spaces<\/a><\/strong>, kitchens,\u00a0studios,\u00a0and neighborhood porches\u00a0to\u00a0encourage social connection.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Do amenities support family visits?<\/summary>\n

Comfortable\u00a0gathering areas<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0with ample seating\u00a0welcome meaningful family time.\u00a0Family members may also join their loved\u00a0ones in the\u00a0dining room<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>at mealtime.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why do amenities matter in memory care?<\/summary>\n

Environment plays a critical role in\u00a0well-being<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0emotional comfort and cognitive support.\u00a0Isolation\u00a0can hasten decline in people with dementia \u2013 amenities encourage residents to\u00a0come out of their suites to\u00a0participate\u00a0and socialize.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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\n Amenities are nice to talk about, but better to see. Schedule a tour.\n <\/h2>\n\n\n