BROOKDALE SANTA BARBARA

Brookdale Santa Barbara is committed to establishing person-centered relationships, utilizing two memory care programs for residents based on their cognitive abilities. The Clare Bridge program was created over 30 years ago and is intended to help residents in the mid to late stages of dementia, while the Solace program is designed to accommodate residents in more advanced stages of the disease. Solace provides an additional layer of care, which includes ample time for grooming assistance and activities with the senses, including music and aromatherapy. Regardless of residents’ care needs, all can embrace a sense of security here. Staff is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to an emergency, and a 24-hour security system and keypad entries have been installed as added safety measures.

In addition to providing care and promoting safety, residents receive assistance with daily chores. Assistance with eating during meals, managing medication, mobility, and other activities of daily living are provided, if needed. Compassionate staff members use a variety of communication techniques with residents, such as physical prompting, cueing, validation, and more, to build trust and facilitate understanding. Throughout the community you’ll notice different areas of engagement are offered to residents. From gardening, to kitchen work, handyman help, and more, Brookdale Santa Barbara’s dementia-trained team works with residents to preserve their skills and routines.