Frequently Asked Questions

Demaree Crossing is a senior living community in Greenwood, IN, that offers assisted living and memory care services. Our community is known for giving residents personalized care in a warm and friendly environment. We also have a highly experienced team that helps each resident find more meaning and purpose in every day through our life enrichment programming.

Every senior has their own unique needs. So, it is natural to wonder which level of care is right for your loved one. A good place to start is to look at their current needs. Our qualified health and wellness leadership team will collaborate with your loved one and family for input on their care plan. Our residents’ level of care is based on an individualized care plan completed by our qualified health and wellness leadership team. We focus on a person-centered care approach to give the best quality of care to meet our resident’s needs. Our health and wellness team will look closely to determine if our assisted living or memory care neighborhood will better suite your loved ones need.

The cost of senior living is dependent on a variety of factors such as the floor plan that is chosen and the level of care required. For an inside look at what assisted living and memory care costs at Demaree Crossing, visit our pricing page.

At Demaree Crossing, one of our top priorities is offering engaging amenities and activities that help residents enjoy a more vibrant lifestyle. Some of our most popular amenities include:

• Courtyard gardens to explore
• Shared community spaces including our movie theater, billiard room, exercise gym, and library
• Regularly scheduled trips to local attractions
• An engaging dining program with a private dining room and bistro

For more details on all of the amenities and activities that will be available to your loved one at Demaree Crossing, click here.

Thanks to Duet Dining, our senior living community has a unique and engaging dining program. We serve nutritious, chef-planned meals made with fresh ingredients. Our dining programs also works to include residents in the process. From getting residents to share family recipes to using natural ingredients, we strive to make mealtime memorable. We follow a restaurant style dining experience and allow many choices during mealtime. Our memory care neighborhood follows a family style dining experience to engage residents through the various senses to promote appetite.

If your loved one has experienced a fall in the past, our team will be able to help. At Demaree Crossing, we take the time to get to know each resident on a personal level to understand their unique needs. Demaree Crossing partners with outside providers to help our residents overall functional abilities and fall prevention. We educate our care team on fall prevention techniques to better care for your loved one.

Assisted living is an engaging environment where seniors who need extra support with daily tasks can maintain their independence. Trained staff will help your loved one with dressing, bathing, medication management and more. That way, residents have more time to pursue their passions, making social connections and engaging in all the programs that Demaree Crossing has to offer.

Has your loved one started to have a more difficult time with daily tasks such as getting dressed, personal grooming, preparing meals and managing their medication? This is the most common sign that your loved one should start to consider assisted living. If your loved one could benefit from regular support with these daily tasks or is looking to maintain their independent lifestyle, assisted living could be a great option. Can your loved one benefit from engagement and socialization from peers? Assisted living can help promote socialization and engagement for your loved one with other residents who share the same passions and interest.

Imagine your loved one waking up in a spacious senior apartment not having to worry about the daily tasks in front of them. With personalized support, your loved one will have more control and freedom over their day. Whether it’s going to walk outside or joining friends and neighbors for Euchre or other card games, your loved one has more opportunities to make the most out of each day. Your loved one will have three nutritious meals prepared for them daily and allow them to socialize with other residents in our dining room. Housekeeping and laundry services will be provided to allow stress fee maintenance of their apartment.

Unlike assisted living, nursing home residents require a higher level of clinical care. Assisted living residents still enjoy an independent lifestyle and a community atmosphere instead of a more hospital-like environment. Assisted living allows residents to remain as independent as possible, with having care staff available 24/7 if needed.

Most assisted living communities give residents:

• Assistance with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, grooming and medication management
• A dining program that offers resident nutritious and engaging meals
• A variety of amenities and activities that help residents pursue their passions and hobbies
• Transportation services for local appointments and trips

Memory care is a senior living service that is designed specifically for older adults who are suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia. It’s a way for your loved one to more opportunities to socialize while providing additional structure to their day. Memory care provides a secure neighborhood to allow your loved one to live in a community safely.

At Demaree Crossing, we’re proud to offer our specialized memory care program called Rhythms Dementia. Rhythms Dementia is a personalized approach to memory care that identifies each resident’s natural rhythm and adapts to it. It’s all about giving your loved one more meaningful connections and purpose. We focus on the strengths of each individual rather than on their deficits. We use a variety of tools and techniques (validation, music, arts, etc.) to meet each person’s individual needs. We adapt our approach as needed to better care for your loved one.

Memory care communities like Demaree Crossing offer a warm and friendly environment with engaging activities and open spaces for residents to explore. Each day has plenty of opportunities for residents to forge new social connections while bridging the gap from their meaningful past to the present. Demaree Crossings memory care neighborhood offers an open concept with natural lighting to ensure a bright community. We include many common areas for our residents to participate in group and social engagements.

Whether your loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia is better off at home or at a memory care community is highly dependent on their needs. Usually, memory care communities can offer more opportunities to socialize and peace of mind knowing that your loved one is getting nutritious meals, and no one needs to be concerned with home upkeep. It provides the family with a sense of security knowing that their loved one is in a secure neighborhood. Memory care communities also allow families to become the family again and not the caregiver.

Usually memory care is recommended for seniors who need supervision or caregiving services to ensure their safety. With Alzheimer’s and dementia, it is common for seniors to wander, lose the ability to reliably keep up with self-care and are prone to dangerous behavior such as forgetting to turn off the stove. A memory care community offers around the clock support so your family can have peace of mind about the wellbeing of your loved one.