Taxonomy Code 311500000X

The directory of Alzheimer Centers (Dementia Centers) in Martinez, California was last updated 1/9/2024

Alzheimer Centers (Dementia Centers)
Taxonomy Code 311500000X

Classification: Alzheimer Center (Dementia Center)

Description

A freestanding facility or special care unit of a long term care facility focusing on patient care of individuals diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's Disease or their related diseases. Six elements of the facility/unit set it apart from other (the rest of the) facilities(y): Admission of residents with dementia (including those with Alzheimer's disease); Staff who are specially selected, trained, and supervised; Activities that are specifically designed for the cognitively impaired; A marketing of a special care unit in brochures; A high level of family involvement; and A physical environment designed to keep residents safe and segregated from other populations.