The Windsor at Ortega
Rates
Starting at $4,235
Located just minutes away from the beach and the Timuquana Country Club in Jacksonville, The Windsor at Ortega offers assisted living and memory care services. We love being a part of the greater Jacksonville community, and residents enjoy being close to favorite dining and shopping venues and world-class medical facilities.
Learn more about our beautiful residence and the amenities and services we offer.
Welcome to The Windsor at Ortega
At The Windsor at Ortega, we offer two senior living solutions: assisted living and memory care. Every resident we serve enjoys amenities, services, and programs tailored to their unique history, preferences, and needs. Here, you'll find residents taking advantage of amenities such as a private movie theater, salon and spa, and outdoor courtyard with lush landscaping.
The Windsor at Ortega has been designed to change the way you age. The residence is welcoming, beautiful, and encourages independence for everyone here. Every detail makes a difference. For example, thanks to natural, non-glare lighting, low-pile carpet, and intentional color selection, residents enjoy an environment that decreases falls while increasing their vibrancy in life.
Exceptional Assisted Living in Jacksonville, FL
Our team of associates have reimagined traditional assisted living in Jacksonville, FL, giving residents every chance to be independent, make their own decisions, and pursue a lifestyle they love. Caregivers are there around-the-clock to provide just the right amount of assistance with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Residents find the extra support gives them more energy and confidence to take on a day full of new friends and new opportunities.
Our stunning 2-story design features floor-to-ceiling windows, plenty of natural light, and amenities like a post office area, a bistro stocked with coffee, tea, and snacks, and outdoor space where residents can connect with nature. Everyone enjoys gathering in the living room and the dining room, catching up with friends over a cup of coffee or a meal.
Residents at The Windsor at Ortega enjoy exceptional assisted living in Jacksonville, FL, thanks to a vibrant event calendar full of daily activities, events, and trips. You can find residents learning more about local history at a presentation, working on creation during an art workshop, singing along to favorite tunes during a live performance, or taking a trip to get some shopping done. We design daily events and programs to make life more fun, enhance wellness, and connect with neighbors.
Memory Care in Jacksonville, FL
The Windsor at Ortega is a Legend Senior Living residence where residents enjoy the decades of experience that comes with a nationally known, award-winning senior living provider. For adults living with Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia, memory care provides person-centered interventions in a neighborhood designed to meet the challenges of cognitive decline. Thoughtfully designed to support residents and their family members, The memory care neghborhood provides a homelike setting and comfortable routines.
Each caregiver is specially trained in best practices of dementia care, including the Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer's Care. It's common to see associates singing a favorite song while assisting a resident with a personal care task or pouring a cup of coffee for a resident just the way they like it. These small details make a big difference, and we love getting to know each of the residents we serve.
The Windsor at Ortega offers memory care that enhances independence, provides choice, promotes dignity, and aims to empower and comfort those we serve.
More About The Windsor at Ortega
The Windsor at Ortega isn't just a senior living residence in Jacksonville, FL. The residence was designed to create a lifestyle that residents will love for years to come. Here, we focus on providing opportunities that enhance wellness and promote independence for everyone we serve.
Residents at The Windsor at Ortega enjoy access to amenities and services like:
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Transportation services
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Housekeeping visits weekly
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Around-the-clock support from trained associates
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Personalized care
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Vibrant programs, events, and trips
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Post office
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Salon and spa
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Onsite movie theater
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Recreation room
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Fitness center
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Gold Leaf dining experiences for everyone of every ability
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Wellness services include visiting professionals that provide podiatry, portable x-ray, and therapy services onsite
We would love to show you more about life at The Windsor at Ortega. Contact us today to schedule your personalized visit where you can experience the Windsor lifestyle and ask any questions you might have about our services and amenities.
Assisted Living Facility License # AL12509
ALF#12509
The Windsor at Ortega Visitation Policy
Residence Awards
Residence Events
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Culinary Creations — A Hands-On Experience with Chef Aug 06, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for an exciting cooking adventure! Whether you’re a beginner or pro, Chef Elshawnn will guide you through creating a delicious, healthy dish. Sharpen your skills and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience!
Featured Recipe: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta
RSVP: Aug 06, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Past Events
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Put Yourself In Their Shoes: A Powerful Journey Through The Dementia Experience Jul 16, 2025 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Learn how to be an even better family caregiver or friend to someone living with dementia by walking in their shoes in this virtual dementia experience. Our team is here to explain the disease process and give you the opportunity to build empathy and see life through the lens of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. RSVP to save your seat in this essential conversation.
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Bites & Blockbusters Jun 18, 2025 11:00 AM
Nothing is better than snacks and a movie with good company! Let’s all go to the movies together, right here at our community. We’re picking up the tab! You just need to come ready to meet a few new friends. We’ll save you a seat. Feature Presentation: Girl Happy
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Gardening to Grow May 07, 2025 11:00 AM
When you’re in the garden, hands in the soil, you’re doing more than nurturing your plants. You’re also nurturing your health! Whether you’re a beginner or have a green thumb, join us at The Windsor at Ortega Assisted Living and Memory Care as we talk about the health benefits of gardening. We’ll also cover ways to start gardening, whether it’s in the backyard or in a small pot in the kitchen window. It all makes a positive difference! Grow with us!
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Mental Health Matters Apr 16, 2025 11:00 AM | Apr 16, 2025 2:00 PM
Just like maintaining your physical health, maintaining your mental health requires a bit of planning and knowledge. Join us as we learn the habits and coping skills that can set us up to feel our best emotionally and mentally for years to come! RSVP to save your seat at this important discussion. We can’t wait to learn routines and information that will empower us to take control of our mental health.
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Your Perfect Fit: RIGHTSIZING FOR A MORE ENJOYABLE LIFE Mar 05, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Did you know that removing some possessions and clutter can benefit your mental health? It’s true! “Rightsizing” your home and belongings can boost mental clarity and can also cut down on your weekly chores. Join us as we learn more about rightsizing, including realistic ways to start the process without feeling overwhelmed. You’ll leave feeling inspired and ready to tackle those piles, closets, and storage bins.
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Bites & Blockbusters Feb 05, 2025 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Nothing is better than snacks and a movie with good company! Let’s all go to the movies together, right here at our community. We’re picking up the tab! You just need to come ready to meet a few new friends. We’ll save you a seat.
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Continue Your Purpose: Staying Engaged Through Community Volunteering Jan 15, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Contributing to others can enhance self-esteem, alleviate feelings of anxiety and depression, and mitigate stress. And these advantages extend beyond just the volunteers! Join us as we discuss how to become a volunteer and the steps to be successful. Through volunteering, you can forge new friendships, explore new experiences, and depart with the satisfaction of having positively impacted the world around you.
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Walking in a Windsor Wonderland Dec 13, 2024 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Join us at The Windsor at Ortega to take a stroll through our beautifully-decorated residence, have fun making holiday crafts, and enjoy festive desserts and beverages.
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Happy Holidays: Create a Christmas Charcuterie Dec 04, 2024 11:00 AM
A beautiful charcuterie board is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday party, gathering, or meal. The secret to a successful charcuterie? It’s not as hard as it looks! Join us at The Windsor at Ortega to learn how to create a festive charcuterie board with a few seasonal ingredients and pantry staples. Leave with your creation and a new party trick to add to your hosting talents. RSVP to save a seat at this demonstration, as well as your ingredients for your own board.
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You May Be Entitled To VA Aid & Attendance Benefits Nov 13, 2024 11:00 AM
Most Veterans and their partners are unaware of this benefit, which can significantly offset the costs of senior living or home care. We’ve invited a local VA expert to talk more about eligibility, application, and what the benefits actually entail. All are welcome to attend, so invite your spouse and family members!
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Parade of Pumpkins Oct 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Take a stroll through our beautiful residence to view a spooktacular display of carved and decorated pumpkins donated by community partners. Plus, enjoy an array of delicious pumpkin treats expertly prepared by our Chef as you place your vote for best pumpkin.
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Healthy Hearing — Healthy You Sep 18, 2024 11:00 AM
Hearing health is vital to your overall health. Join us as guest expert Michael B. Knapp covers how hearing health can affect your physical health as well as cognition. We’ll discuss new technologies and get help with your hearing aids.
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Staying Informed About The Changes In Medicare Sep 04, 2024 11:00 AM | Sep 04, 2024 2:00 PM
Knowledge is power and you’ll feel empowered as you learn all about Medicare options, long-term care insurance, and life insurance at The Windsor. Bring your questions, a notebook, and a pen so that you can take what you learn with you. We are thrilled to welcome an expert on all things Medicare and insurance, Bill Green. He’ll guide you through common questions as well as things you never even thought to ask. RSVP to save your seat at this informative and educational seminar.
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Movie Matinee Aug 14, 2024 11:00 AM
We’re rolling out the red carpet and plugging in the popcorn machine just for you! Join us at The Windsor at Ortega as we screen the 1961 musical BLUE HAWAII, staring Elvis Presley. Count on delightful company, delicious snacks, and lots of laughs.
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Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social Jul 10, 2024 2:00 PM
There’s nothing like an ice cream sundae to make any day feel like summer vacation! We invite you to beat the heat with us at The Windsor at Ortega with an ice cream social. We’ll supply good company, all the ice cream, and plenty of toppings. All you need to do is show up ready for a great time! RSVP so we can save you a dish.
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Festival of Flowers Jun 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Tour The Windsor at Ortega and Catch a Glimpse of our Residence in Full Bloom! We are opening our doors and giving VIP tours for visitors, as well as hosting a fundraiser for the THE SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF ORANGE PARK (SCOOP). Come ready to bid on beautiful potted plants and flowers that have been donated by our community partners. All money raised will benefit the seniors in our greater community via the programs offered at SCOOP. It’s a perfect afternoon among friends that benefits everyone! RSVP to save your spot at the festivities.
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Beware: New Tactics in Online & Phone Scams Jun 12, 2024 11:00 AM | Jun 12, 2024 2:00 PM
Each year, millions of older Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud or internet scheme. According to the Internet Crime Complaint Center in 2022, there were 88,262 older victims of fraud resulting in $3.1 billion in losses. Join the experts in senior living at The Windsor at Ortega to learn how to protect your money by understanding the latest scam-busting techniques and how you can spot a scam.
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Gardening To Grow Better Health May 08, 2024 2:00 PM
When you’re out in the garden, hands in the soil, you’re doing more than nurturing your plants. You’re also nurturing your health! Whether you’re a beginner or have a green thumb, join us at The Windsor of Ortega as we get our hands dirty, plant succulents, and discuss the physical and mental benefits of gardening. We’ll also cover ways to start gardening, whether it’s in the backyard or in a small pot in the kitchen window. It all makes a positive difference! Grow with us!
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Lunch & a Movie: Queen Bees Apr 17, 2024 11:00 AM
Get ready for a fun afternoon filled with delicious flavors and cinematic wonders! Join us at The Windsor at Ortega for a special meal and a movie. Come for the food, stay for the film, and relish the company of new friends. Feature Presentation: Queen Bees, 2021 Comedy/Drama Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Jane Curtin, Loretta Devine. Lunch at 11 AM and Movie at 12 PM
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Identifying Dementia And Knowing When To Seek Help Mar 20, 2024 11:00 AM | Mar 20, 2024 2:00 PM
Join us for an educational session on dementia and Alzheimer’s. Learn about the signs and symptoms and early recognition. The Windsor at Ortega team is here to explain the disease from the basics and beyond. RSVP to save your seat for this important conversation. Meet The Experts: Anita Howard, Trained Dementia Facilitator and Nikki Casacci, RN PCM
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Paint Pouring Party Feb 07, 2024 2:00 PM
Paint pouring is an easy technique that combines acrylic paint, a piece of canvas, and your creativity! Join us at The Windsor for a free event where you’ll learn to pour, how colors work together, and different pouring methods. Leave with your own abstract, beautiful creation. Beginners welcome!
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A New Recipe For Healthy Aging Jan 31, 2024 11:00 AM | Jan 31, 2024 2:00 PM
The cookies, pies, and cakes were delicious while they lasted, but now’s the time to kick the extra sugar to the curb and start the new year off on the right plate. Join Residence Director Lisa Doerler to learn about some delicious and healthy recipes to add to your regular menu rotation. Equal parts comforting, seasonal, and nutritious, you’ll leave with plenty of new ideas to inspire you well into 2024.
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Holiday Movie Matinee: A Christmas Story Dec 19, 2023 2:00 PM
We’re showing a holiday favorite on the big screen, complete with popcorn, candy and beverages. Join us in the comfort of our beautiful theater and get into the holiday spirit!
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New Advances in Alzheimer's Care, Medication & Therapies Nov 15, 2023 11:00 AM | Nov 15, 2023 2:00 PM
There might not be a cure for Alzheimer’s disease yet, but there is so much promising research happening that doesn’t always hit the nightly news. Join the experts in senior living at The Windsor as we share what we know about Alzheimer’s care and the exciting steps that have been made in the past few years. We’ll dive into how the latest science affects family caregivers and what you should be talking with your physician and pharmacist about. Let’s become empowered together! Guest Expert: Tasha Smith, Area Manager, H2 Health.
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Movie Matinee: The Hunt For The Red October Oct 10, 2023 2:00 PM
We’re rolling out the red carpet and plugging in the popcorn machine just for you! Join us at The Windsor at Ortega as we screen the 1990 Action/Thriller THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER, starring Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Sam Neill and more A-list actors. Count on delightful company, delicious snacks, and lots of laughs.
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Tailgate Party Sep 06, 2023 2:00- 3:30 PM
Come join us at The Windsor for a tailgate party to kick off the football season. Enjoy scrumptious tailgate fixin’s and receive tips for hosting an amazing tailgate party. Wear your favorite team jersey or hat for the chance to win a grand door prize.
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Innovative Methods To Protect Your Memory & Mental Sharpness Aug 09, 2023 11:00 AM | Aug 09, 2023 3:00 PM
The brain is involved in everything you do and, like other important parts of the body, it needs to be cared for too! Join The Windsor of Ortega to learn exercises that will help your memory and focus stay sharp or even give it a boost! People of all ages will benefit from incorporating just a few simple brain exercises into their daily life, which we’ll explore together! RSVP to claim your spot. Meet The Expert: Kimberly Flynn, Director of Training and Education Legend Senior Living® Certified Dementia Practitioner, CDP; International Council on Active Aging, Member and Conference Volunteer
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Discover The Virtues of Senior Living Jul 11, 2023 2:00 PM
As you plan the future, you have a variety of living options to choose from. If you’ve looked ahead, you already know senior living residences offer services and amenities to enhance your independent lifestyle. But what is life really like inside and how can you thrive by living there? There are so many advantages of moving to a maintenance-free senior living residence. Join us to learn more about the vibrant life waiting for you! Guest Speaker: Shelby Habing, Esq, Associate Attorney, Berg Bryant Elder Law Group.
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Movie Matinee Jun 15, 2023 2:00 PM
We’re rolling out the red carpet and plugging in the popcorn machine just for you! Join us at The Windsor at Ortega as we screen the 1941 comedy musical IN THE NAVY, staring Abbott and Costello. Count on delightful company, delicious snacks, and lots of laughs.
Floor Plans
Assisted Living Floor Plans
407 sq. ft.
414 sq. ft.
474 sq. ft.
605 sq. ft.
573 sq. ft.
648 sq. ft.
685 sq. ft.
800 sq. ft.
Memory Care Floor Plans
278-375 sq. ft.
319-461 sq. ft.
Instructions:
To view various areas of the residence, simply use the slider on the bottom the screen to select new rooms and areas to explore. On a desktop computer, use the mouse to look around the room, on a mobile device, use your finger. The tour automatically pans around the room, to stop the panning motion of the image, click the “pause” at the top center of the image.
To hide the room preview at the bottom of the image, click the red “down” arrow. To retrieve the room selection, click the up arrow at the bottom of the image. To rotate through all rooms, click the red forward and back arrows at each end of the room preview.
Assisted Living
The Independence You Deserve.
The Services You Choose.
There is nobody just like you. At Legend we celebrate you! We make a commitment to each individual to recognize your unique wants and needs, all that makes you, you. Our assisted living community is staffed 24/7 by a team of dedicated caring associates focused on your wellbeing, your dignity, and your privacy. It’s what separates us from others and what makes every individual’s journey meaningful here at Legend.
Our Tailored Services approach centers on your independence and joys of life while layering in additional services as you need or desire such as medication management, dressing or bathing, housekeeping, laundry transportation, therapy, and much more. Leaving you time for those things in life most important to you.
Your Story Guides Our Care
Tailored Services
Our Tailoring starts with you. We spend time together with you, your family and your physician if you choose., We want to learn everything we can possibly know about you, your hobbies, your desires, and lifestyle, and any needs you express. We want to hear everything that's important to you.
With Tailored Services our team of professionals weave together a tapestry of services centered on you individually. Personally Tailored to fit you. We’ll discuss with you a curated plan of services and experiences that recognize all the assistance you want or need and celebrate the lifestyle you value most.
Best of all you pay only for the services you choose, offering you the greater value among healthcare and housing choices.
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You will be surprised by the positive impact a move to a Legend residence can have on your life. You’ll feel your world grow each day as you meet new neighbors and take advantage of opportunities to learn and grow. We work to serve the needs of the whole person: physical, mental, and spiritual.
At Legend, you'll find...
- Gold Leaf Dining
- Pull Up a Chair. Chef-prepared savory culinary choices where local flavors and seasonal ingredients come together to nourish, comfort, and connect.
- Events, Entertainment, Activities
- Go Where the Day Takes You. Say yes to something new. From enriching programs to inspiring outings and meaningful connections, every day is yours to shape.
- Robust schedule of residence and off-site culture and entertainment events
- Fun engaging experiences with friends and residents right in the community daily
- Enriching Education programs
- Religious services
- Entertaining outings
- Scheduled transportation to appointments
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- 24-hour associates and licensed nursing associates
- Go Where the Day Takes You. Say yes to something new. From enriching programs to inspiring outings and meaningful connections, every day is yours to shape.
An Apartment to Love
Your Space Your Style.
Enjoy your private apartment home where you can bring your personal furnishings and express your individual tastes. With one and two bedroom floorplans, you’re sure to find the perfect residence for your lifestyle.
More than amenities, it’s the comfort of having everything just the way you like it.
- Skip the chores with housekeeping and laundry that keeps your space fresh.
- Prepare snacks and light meals your way with a fully equipped kitchenette with refrig and microwave.
- A personal spacious bathroom, walk-in shower, and soft night lighting.
- Stay in touch and entertained with easy access to telephone and cable connections.
- Adjust the temperature to your liking with your own heating and air conditioning controls.
- For emergencies a Emergency call system in each apartment and personal pendants at most locations.
How much does Assisted Living cost?
Less than you might think. In most cases Assisted Living is equal to or less than living at home accounting for all the costs of ownership and maintenance while using Home Health Care and other service options in the home.
Because Legend services are personalized to fit your needs, you pay for only what you choose unlike more prescriptive healthcare environments. We encourage you to contact us for assistance in determining monthly costs based on your unique situation.
To learn more about monthly rates in your area, find a Legend Senior Living Residence, schedule an appointment and visit the residence. We can help you estimate costs and make an informed decision.
In addition, there are we can introduce you to several funding solutions you may wish to consider. We encourage you to fully explore the options, and would be happy to assist you with that process, if needed.
It All Starts with a Conversation.
What Sets Us Apart?
We want to hear everything that you’d like to tell us, all that's important to you. We’ll discuss the things that are meaningful to you.
Did you serve in the military? What was important to your childhood, education, career? Did you travel? What about your favorite meals? What did you secretly want to do, but never had time to do it?
We’ll cover lots of areas to understand what makes you, you!
We even think about the frequency and the way in which you would like things delivered. And because we regularly bring everybody together who’s invested in your happiness and health, we’re confident that everyone is on the same page.
You might say it’s almost like we're putting together the greatest meal you’ve ever had, gathering all the ingredients that you love. (And leaving out the brussel sprouts if you don’t.)
We like to think, what will make you want to get out of bed in the morning and say, “Hooray, another day!”
Is Assisted Living Right for You or Your Loved One?
An individual might be a good fit for assisted living and benefit from the services and environment if the answer is “yes” or “sometimes”to any of the following questions:
- Has there been a fall in the past six months?
- Is the older adult lonely or isolated? Do they wish they had more friends nearby?
- Is meal planning and preparation a time and energy-consuming task?
- Has there been significant weight loss or gain over the past 12 months?
- Are interventions more frequently occurring in the evening or night time?
- Is the adult missing medication times, or incorrectly using medications?
- Does the person live with chronic pain or a complex medical condition?
- Does the adult worry about what might happen if they have a fall or other emergency alone at home leading to reduced independence and activity?
- Are home care services becoming more frequent and costly no longer providing the person with the assistance they need? Is home care simply too expensive?
At Legend assisted living, our services are designed to enhance independence, encourage new friendships, and give residents the support they need to live life to the fullest.
Memory Care
Together Through the Journey.
We recognize Living with Alzheimer’s or other memory-related impairments is an intensely personal journey. Family and friend Caregivers devote many hours of sacrificial loving support, encouragement, and services. We offer our respect for these caregivers and strive to serve residents with loving, dignified support.
At Legend Senior Living®, we strive to reinforce your loved one’s sense of self through our innovative and specially designed memory care therapies and approach. Specially trained associates will leverage Legend’s years of experience with memory-related impairments to identify where your loved one is on their journey and use that knowledge to meet them at their point of need with caring support and comfort.
Legend’s memory care philosophy is rooted in our Mission to serve the needs of the whole person: physical, mental, and spiritual. On that foundation we add practices that help our caregivers identify first as the friend and most of all as a servant of needs. We want caregivers to understand the diseases and how it is to live with the effects. We recognize each day is different and we offer a variety of experiences to “fit the day” for residents while offering progressive therapies designed to increase resident’s personal engament.
Residents experience a unique blend of homelike comfort, innovative care, and experienced personal attention at any Legend memory care residence. Services are tailored to their unique needs, providing the support they need to thrive.
Base services include:
- 24-hour, specially trained associates
- Licensed nurse
- Medication assistance
- Tailored therapeutic and recreational experiences
- Individualized service planning
- All meals and snacks, with assistance if needed, through Gold Leaf Dining
- All laundry and housekeeping services
- Family and community support groups
Upon request, additional services can provide personal assistance with:
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Hygiene
- Incontinence management
What Can I Expect Moving My Loved One to Memory Care?
Residents engage in purposefully chosen activities offering personally familiar experiences designed to lift their spirits, stimulate memories and provide a sense of value, connection, and purpose. Therapies and Activities are based on resident’s unique life experiences combined with therapeutic activities and exercises that preserve sensory skills, mobility, and motor function.
At Legend® Memory Care, Residents enjoy an atmosphere designed with all the familiar warmth and comfort of home. Cozy common areas, beautiful outdoor spaces, and fun activity areas provide opportunities for companionship, while well-appointed suites and secluded quiet rooms satisfy the need for privacy and personal space.
Interactive vignettes designed to stir memories and interests provide personalized environment and tools for engaging moments.
Innovative therapies such as our award-winning Paro Seal program, which combines robotics and bio-feedback technologies to deliver the proven benefits of animal therapy, provide powerful experiences that will help keep your loved one engaged and fulfilled is available at most locations.
Legend Senior Living offers innovative therapies for senior Memory Care residents and leverage the benefits of Neuroplasticity, including the award-winning Paro Seal which combines robotics and bio-feedback technologiesPARO, an FDA-approved therapeutic robotic seal. PARO combines robotics and bio-feedback technologies to respond to human interaction much like a living animal would.
Research shows that progressive therapeutic sessions of petting and interacting with this biofeedback seal helps reduce stress and depression in people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, providing powerful experiences that soothe residents struggling with anxiety, agitation, wandering, loneliness, and even physical pain. Interaction with a PARO uses neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to adapt by forming new neural pathways, to allow the brain to reconnect old memories and build new ones.
Biofeedback therapy with PARO is only one of many innovative, science-based therapies used at Legend Senior Living, which continues to lead the way in neuroplasticity programming for Memory Care.
Hear a Story, Share a Lifetime.
At Legend Senior Living, we recognize the importance of a life well lived and the value of those experiences. Each resident in our memory care residences have a book containing their life story; capturing significant events, personal interests, and fond memories. While focusing on the complete wellness of residents in our care, associates and residents will periodically revisit their life story, deepening their shared connections. Our approach to care is based on 20 years of our extensive research, experience, and knowledge. You and your family can be sure to find specialized care, comfort, and reassurance in an environment that incorporates care and service with the warmth and comfort of home.
How Much Does Memory Care Cost?
Less than you might think. In most cases Memory Care is equal to or less than living at home accounting for all the costs of ownership and maintenance while using Home Health Care and other service options in the home.
Because Legend services are personalized to fit your needs, you pay for only what you choose unlike more prescriptive healthcare environments. We encourage you to contact us for assistance in determining monthly costs based on your unique situation.
To learn more about monthly rates in your area, find a Legend Senior Living Residence, schedule an appointment and visit the residence. We can help you estimate costs and make an informed decision.
In addition, there are we can introduce you to several funding solutions you may wish to consider. We encourage you to fully explore the options, and would be happy to assist you with that process, if needed.
How Memory Care Living is Different From Other Living Options
Memory care living is perhaps the most specialized living option at Legend Senior Living. Memory care residences are designed especially for adults living with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. We have created the residence and our programming to meet the challenges that can come with cognitive decline.
What does this mean for you or your loved one? It means that associates work hard to create an environment that feels comfortable and secure so that you or your loved one feels comfortable and secure. It means associates learn best practices in dementia care and tailors our interventions to the preferences of your loved one so that we can help your loved one sleep better, socialize with new friends, and eat nutritious foods based on their own abilities. It also means we will adjust and adapt our interventions as your loved one’s condition evolves.
Is Memory Care a Good Fit for You or Your Loved One?
You or your loved one might be a good fit for memory care living if you can answer “yes” to any of the following questions:
- Is there a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia?
- Is there a history of confusion, including wandering out of the home?
- Are you worried about safety?
While someone living in the very early stage of dementia can manage safety and personal care tasks well, the need for support will increase as the disease progresses. Be sure you find a memory care residence sooner than later so that the senior can be involved with the process and so there is not an emergency situation.
Gold Leaf Dining
Lively conversations, rich aromas and exquisite flavors. At Legend®, dining is an experience that delights all the senses.
Legend’s holistic approach to dining is more than just delicious food. We place the highest priority on the nutrition and hydration that nourishes your body and mind. Nutritious, flavorful dishes served in an inviting, enjoyable atmosphere are important to enhancing wellness and adding wholeness to life.
Expertly planned by dieticians and prepared by our expert Gold Leaf Chefs, meals are an experience you’ll want to savor while catching up with friends and neighbors. Choose from a menu of delicious entrees or order something from our Café Menu in the comfort of the main dining room. Suppose you miss a mealtime or just have a craving, order from our Anytime Dining selections. Even submit your own special recipe. At Legend, you’ll gather around our table and enjoy great food and good company every time you dine with us.
More About Gold Leaf Dining
While all senior living residences offer meals served in a busy dining room, Legend Senior Living’s approach is more than just good food on a plate. We know the value of gathering for a meal, planning the day with friends over a cup of coffee and a stack of pancakes, or catching up with neighbors over an appetizer. At Legend Senior Living, dining is an event to look forward to.
Our Menu
When you visit a senior living residence, it’s important to take a look at the independent or assisted living food menu. Here at Legend, we offer a diverse menu so everyone can find something they love when ordering. You’ll find fresh, seasonal options and comfort foods that are just as good as mom used to make. Most importantly, residents always have a choice of what to enjoy next.
The Social Side of Dining
At Legend Senior Living, we pay close attention to the social well-being of the residents who reside here. After all, studies have demonstrated that feeling connected and supported by peers is an important indicator of physical and mental health. And while residents enjoy events and programs throughout the day, meals are a key time in the daily routine when connection is even easier.
You’ll find residents chatting and laughing around any Legend Senior Living dining room table. We also aim to make dining feel extra special by offering themed meals and live music before, during, or after a special meal.
In short, Legend dining rooms aren’t like other senior living food service companies. No, at Legend Senior Living, residents enjoy a true restaurant-style dining experience that will benefit all aspects of their overall health.
Join us to experience the difference! Contact a residence near you to schedule a visit and a meal. Bon appetit!
Companion Services
Here at Legend Senior Living, we are always searching for ways to meet the needs of the residents who call a Legend Senior Living residence home. Each resident is unique, so we have to get creative to meet their preferences. Our Companion Care Services are just one way we can give residents what they need in a personalized way.
What Are Companion Care Services?
Sometimes, you may need an extra hand or a friendly ear. Our Companion Services provide personal assistance with a wide range of tasks or simply the company of someone who cares to promote independence and free up time for family or caregivers.
Our Companion Care Services can include:
- Socialization and support
- Encouraging participation in activities
- Helping with correspondence
- Reading, visiting
- Sharing interests and talents
- Participating in hobbies and crafts
- Aiding in personal shopping
- Escorting for family dinners or social events
- Additional housekeeping
- Information source
- Additional assistance with personal care
- Range of motion exercises
- Assistance with walking and transfers
- Assistance with morning/nighttime routines
Our senior care companion services can also provide friendly visits for a few hours, offering residents the opportunity to receive one-on-one attention, a familiar face, and a listening ear.
Offering More Than Traditional Senior Companion Services
At Legend, we don't offer services that simply meet expectations or are the senior living norm. Instead, we find ways to create more personalized services tailored to each resident's individual preferences.
Our Companion Services are designed to offer that friendly and consistent check-in when residents need it and prefer it most. It's common to find a Legend associate stopping by for a cup of coffee and morning task assistance for a resident who is a self-proclaimed "early bird" who likes to get their day started with purpose. You can also find associates picking up a shopping list from a resident who prefers to get their groceries on Wednesdays, and the associate will already know their favorite brands and snacks.
Personal touches mean everything, and our Companion Services meet your expectations.
Learn More About Legend Senior Living
We would love to tell you more about the services that make life at Legend Senior Living a lot sweeter. Contact us to schedule your personalized visit today.
Life Enrichment
At Legend Senior Living, we understand that the best connections between residents and associates happen over a shared experience. Our Life Enrichment programs are designed to provide the opportunity for you to enjoy any event, program, trip, or another opportunity during your day - you make the call about what comes next.
Benefits of Activity Programs for Seniors
Older adults are at an increased risk of isolation and feelings of loneliness due to shrinking social circles, lack of transportation, and mobility challenges. Fortunately, choosing senior living at a Legend Senior Living residence can decrease isolation and increase connection with new neighbors and friends.
We know that residents can benefit from consistent connections with neighbors because we see it daily in the residences. However, research has also demonstrated that senior enrichment programs and senior care activities have positive health outcomes, including:
- Decreased rates of depression and anxiety
- Reduced risk of heart disease
- Decreased risk of obesity
- Increased immune system response
- Decreased rate of cognitive decline
A busy social calendar has many mental and physical health benefits!
What to Expect From Legend’s Life Enrichment Programs
Whether you’d rather relax or fill your days with fun and rewarding activities, life at Legend® offers options perfectly suited to your unique style of living. You’ll feel your world grow every day as you meet neighbors and take advantage of opportunities to learn, grow and indulge your interests. Choose from a variety of fun and enriching activities planned by our dedicated Life Enrichment Directors, including:
- Group games
- Arts and crafts
- Musical entertainment
- Cultural events
- Group outings
- Educational sessions
In addition, chapel services, Bible studies, and transportation to local worship services also provide spiritual guidance and promote growth.
We’re constantly innovating to provide new programs, practices, and services to enrich your life and enhance your health and well-being every day.
You’ll find a vibrant and active event calendar in all Legend Senior Living residences, all tailored to the interests of the residents. While our activities for seniors in assisted living, independent living, and memory care vary a bit, it’s common to find events and programs like:
- Art workshops, like pottery making or photography
- Cooking demonstrations and tastings
- Trips to local shopping and dining destinations, museums, and nature preserves
- Walking clubs
- Fitness classes like yoga, tai chi, and group exercise
- Reminiscing and trivia
- Live concerts from local musicians
- Lectures about local history, health topics, and more
- Happy hour socials
Life is busy here but in the best way possible! We’d love to invite you to any residence near you to attend an event to see for yourself. Schedule your time today.
Wellness
Wellness at Legend Senior Living® is more than just a program that encourages healthy living for seniors. Designed to enhance the overall health and well-being of the residents we serve, resident wellness at any Legend® residence is our daily focus.
Our Approach to Wellness for Seniors
We care for the entire person - mind, spirit, and body. Socialization, physical activity, spiritual and emotional support, medication management, nutritional counseling, and assistance with activities of daily living are all addressed individually for each resident, and support is provided for their family.
We customize our services and meet each resident and their families at their point of need with care and service plans designed especially for their needs. Our Healthcare associates monitors each resident's progress daily and adjusts the plan and service delivery approach as needed. Resident and family communication and counseling meetings are conducted regularly to ensure that all are confident and secure in their knowledge of the individual care plan, while nurses act as a liaison with the resident's primary physician to coordinate medical care and integrate their instructions into the resident's tailored service plan.
Legend offers a variety of programs designed to enhance the well-being of the residents. Fitness and exercise programs offer chair aerobics, walking clubs, and fitness classes designed to enhance balance, ease arthritis pain, and more. Our Companion Services provide personal companionship and assistance with tasks, delivering caring support and a friendly ear when needed.
Because at Legend, wellness extends far beyond the physical. It's a priority that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit equally and leads to a more fulfilling lifestyle.
Great Care Plus Attention to Holistic Wellness
At Legend Senior Living residences, associates, caregivers and nurses work hard to ensure we provide outstanding support, assistance, and care to residents who need it. And while we are exceedingly proud of that care, we are even more proud of the caregiving associates for paying attention to the overall wellness of everyone we serve.
Many health and wellness programs for seniors at other senior living residences aren't focused on residents' physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. At Legend Senior Living, caregivers and other associates get to know residents so that they can notice when something seems different. We want to catch problems before they become a medical crisis and ensure residents have access to the resources they need to feel their best all the time.