OUR SERVICES

Harmony Memory Care in Worcester County, Massachusetts

Notre Dame Health Care offers a home for older adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease within our Harmony Memory Care Community at Notre Dame du Lac Assisted Living Residence, and Harmony Village at our Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Our Approach

Harmony Memory Care services offer a holistic approach to care, regardless of disease or deficit. Utilizing the basics of Habilitative Care, dedicated care staff facilitate optimal function by focusing on the individuals’ strengths and skills.

Our Memory Care philosophy allows residents to reach self-actualization throughout the advancing stages of cognitive disease. We are committed to creating an environment of care and acceptance, allowing our memory-impaired residents to live in the moment and with dignity.

The goal of our Memory Care facility in Worcester is to help each resident with memory loss realize their greatest potential cognitively, physically, psychosocially and spiritually. To achieve that goal, we provide a caring and secure environment with specialized dementia care; assistance with activities of daily living when needed; spiritual support; and meaningful, success-driven activities.

Dignified Care and Engaging Activities

Care that is loving, supportive and secure
Two hours of daily assistance with personal grooming
Specialized care by dementia-trained staff
Continued physical conditioning through exercise and wellness programs
Cognitive stimulation through specially designed activities that address the physical, emotional, spiritual and creative needs of residents
Structured and consistent routines
Sensory Stimulation Program
Aroma Therapy and Music Therapy to alleviate symptoms
Evaluation and medication management for signs and symptoms of anxiety or depression
Care for the whole family through monthly support group meetings
Pastoral Care program, recognizing the Divine in all people
Community outings

Our Environment

We not only provide the supportive care necessary to ensure resident safety, dignity and quality of life, but also the comfortable, homelike setting to make all residents feel sustained every day in a nurturing and protected environment.

Calming Atmosphere and Curated Design

Reconfigured nurses station and central area
Quiet sitting areas for small groups
Outdoor patio area
Small dining room with appropriate color and pattern
Activity supplies readily accessible by all shifts in our “activity center”
Nurturing for the esthetic self in a beautifully landscaped, secured courtyard
Quiet space for the heart in the private chapel for prayer, meditation and relaxation
Sense of calm through cleanliness and organization supported by daily housekeeping services

Our Team

A specially trained, experienced, interdisciplinary health care team creates an individualized care plan that aims to address the unique needs of each resident. All staff members are trained to work with individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Specialized Staff and Expert Training

Multidisciplinary leadership team
Sophisticated behavioral management program
Dedicated social worker
Dedicated Activities Director
Alzheimer’s training for all facility staff
Training for employees to become Certified Dementia Practitioners
Certain staff members hold certification from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP)
Weekly staff meetings to communicate and update individualized resident care plans
Consistent staff assignments
Peace of mind with elevated staff-resident ratios 24 hours a day
The protection of routine safety checks around the clock