Memory care that meets your loved one where they are.
A nurse-led home for up to 14 residents, state-approved for memory care at every stage, with one caregiver for every six residents around the clock.
When caring at home starts to feel like too much
There's rarely one clear moment. Families often reach out when caring for a parent or spouse with memory loss starts to feel like more than one household can safely manage.
If any of these sound familiar, a conversation can help, even if you're not ready to decide.
- Wandering, or getting lost in familiar places
- Missed, doubled or confused medications
- Safety worries, like the stove left on or doors left open
- Changes in mood, sleep or eating that are hard to manage
- A family caregiver who is exhausted and needs support
Care built on Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care
As memory changes, we change how we help, never who your loved one is. Residents keep their right to choose, from what to wear to how to spend the afternoon, and we support as much independence as they can enjoy, meeting them where they are as their brain changes.
What is Positive Approach to Care?
Positive Approach to Care, or PAC, was developed by dementia educator Teepa Snow, an occupational therapist. It teaches care partners to understand dementia from the point of view of the person living with it, and to change how they approach, speak and help, instead of expecting the person to change.
PAC uses the GEMS model to describe the changing states of dementia, each named for a gem, from Sapphire to Pearl. Knowing a resident's state helps caregivers match their support to what that person can still do, and celebrate it.
What does PAC Certified mean? PAC certifications are earned through Teepa Snow's organization. They require coursework, at least 12 hours of certification training, one-on-one mentoring and annual renewal. [Barb or Shawn to confirm: who on the team is PAC Certified, and at what level, for example Certified Independent Trainer]
Learn more at teepasnow.com →- Positive Physical ApproachApproaching from the front, at eye level, with a calm greeting
- Hand-under-HandA gentle hold that guides and comforts without taking over
- Positive Action StartersSimple, kind words that invite a resident into an activity
- Positive Personal ConnectorsBuilding trust through the things that matter to each person
Understanding the GEMS states of dementia
Teepa Snow explains the GEMS states of dementia (12 minutes). From Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care.
How we'll care for your loved one each day
Every day is built around your loved one, with dignity, respect and choices of their own.
A visiting hair stylist and transportation through a local partner are available at an extra cost.
More ways we help
Families, always included
You're part of your loved one's care plan. We'll keep you informed and involved, and you're welcome to visit from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with flexibility when you need it.
Hospice coordination
If your loved one is receiving hospice care, we'll work alongside the hospice team so they can stay in a calm, familiar home.
When needs change
Every care plan is reviewed as needs change. If care ever goes beyond what our home can provide, we'll help your family find the right next step.
Watchful care, without feeling watched
Technology helps our care team notice small changes early, so your loved one can move freely and safely through their day.
- CarePredict wearablesHelp our care team spot changes in daily routines, like sleep or meals, sooner.
- Sensi monitoringListens for signs a resident may need help and alerts our caregivers.
- Family-access camerasCameras in common areas and each room. Only your family can view your loved one's room.
- A secure homeEvery exit is secured, so residents who may wander can move freely and safely inside our home.
Memory care questions families ask
Do you care for all stages of dementia?
Yes. Homes for Halos is approved by the State of Arkansas for memory care and cares for residents at all stages of memory loss, with care plans that change as needs change.
Is memory care different from assisted living?
Yes. Memory care is designed for people living with dementia, with secured exits, caregivers trained in dementia care and days planned around each person's abilities. Homes for Halos is an assisted living home approved by the State of Arkansas for memory care, so every resident receives dementia-focused care.
When is it time for memory care?
Families often start looking when caring at home is no longer safe or sustainable, such as wandering, missed medications, falls, confusion at night or a caregiver who is worn out. Our care team is happy to talk it through with you, with no pressure.
How much does memory care cost?
Our all-inclusive rate starts at $7,500 per month and varies by room. See what's included and how payment works.
Can my loved one bring furniture from home?
Rooms come furnished, and a treasured piece, like a favorite dresser or chair, can often come along with management's approval.
When can families visit?
Visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and we're flexible when your family needs it.
Can residents bring a pet?
We're not able to accept pets at this time.
See our memory care in person
Bring your questions about your loved one's needs and walk through our home on a hard hat tour. When you join the waitlist, you will:
- Get a personal call from our care team
- Be invited to a hard hat tour
- Hear about room availability first
There's no cost or commitment to join. Prefer to talk? Call (479) 551-4647.