What All Saints Memory Care Is

All Saints Memory Care is a residential community designed for people with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. The community provides housing, meals, activities, and staff trained in dementia care — not medical treatment or nursing services. If you are looking at memory care options for a family member, All Saints is one facility among many, and understanding what it does and does not provide will help you compare it to other communities in your area.

Memory care communities differ from assisted living (which serves people with general mobility or daily living needs) and from skilled nursing facilities (which provide medical care and rehabilitation). All Saints sits in the memory care category: a locked or find environment where staff monitor residents throughout the day and night, redirect behavior, and manage routines around eating, bathing, and activities.

Key Takeaways

  • All Saints Memory Care is a residential community for people with dementia, not a medical facility, so it does not provide nursing care, therapy, or treatment.
  • The community typically includes meals, activities, supervision, and staff trained in dementia care, but you will need to verify what is included in the cost and what costs extra.
  • Memory care communities are usually private-pay, meaning you cover the cost directly or through long-term care insurance — Medicare and Medicaid rarely cover this level of care.
  • Before choosing any memory care community, visit in person, ask about staffing ratios, review the contract carefully, and understand what happens if costs rise or your family member's needs change.
  • Your state's ombudsman office and the Alzheimer's Association both publish guides to evaluating memory care communities and can point you to resources specific to your area.

What Services Are Typically Included

Memory care communities like All Saints usually provide 24-hour supervision, meals prepared on-site, information with bathing and dressing, medication reminders (but not medical administration), and structured activities or outings. Staff are trained to recognize and respond to behavioral changes common in dementia — such as wandering, agitation, or confusion — and to redirect residents in a calm way.

What is not included is skilled nursing care (wound care, injections, catheter management), physical or occupational therapy, or medical treatment. If your family member needs those services, they would need to go to a hospital or skilled nursing facility, or have a nurse visit from an outside agency. Many memory care communities can arrange for outside medical services, but the cost is separate.

The specific services and what they cost vary widely between communities. One facility might include activities and outings in the base fee; another might charge extra. One might have a nurse on-site during the day only; another might have one 24 hours. You will need to ask All Saints directly — or any community you are considering — what is included in the monthly cost and what costs extra.

How Much Memory Care Costs and Who Pays

Memory care is one of the most expensive long-term care options. Monthly costs vary by location and by what is included, but typically range from several thousand dollars to over ten thousand dollars per month. In some areas, costs are higher; in others, lower. There is no standard price.

Most memory care communities are private-pay, meaning you or your family covers the cost directly. Medicare does not cover residential memory care. Medicaid covers it in some states and under some circumstances, but usually only after your family member has spent down their assets to a low threshold. Long-term care insurance, if your family member has a policy, may cover part of the cost — but the policy terms vary widely, and many policies have limits on how much they will pay per day or per year.

Before committing to any memory care community, understand the payment terms: whether the cost is fixed or can rise, how much notice you get before a rate increase, and what happens if you can no longer afford it or if your family member needs to leave. Ask whether the community accepts Medicaid if that is relevant to your situation.

Questions to Ask When Visiting a Memory Care Community

A visit to the community itself is essential. You cannot make a sound decision based on a website or a phone call. When you visit, look for cleanliness, safety features (find exits, handrails, good lighting), and residents who appear calm and engaged. Talk to staff and ask specific questions about how they handle common situations.

Key questions include: What is the staff-to-resident ratio during the day and at night? How are residents supervised if they wander? What training do staff receive in dementia care? What is the process if a resident becomes aggressive or refuses care? What happens if my family member's needs change and they require more care than the community can provide? How often do families visit, and are there restrictions? What is the contract, and what are the grounds for discharge?

Ask to speak with current residents' families if possible. Ask about the community's experience with your family member's specific diagnosis or behavior. Ask what the typical length of stay is — if most residents leave within a year or two, that may signal that the community cannot meet long-term needs. Take notes, and do not rush the decision.

How to Find and Compare Memory Care Options in Your Area

All Saints is one option, but you should compare it to other memory care communities near you. The Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) has a community locator tool and publishes a guide to evaluating memory care. Your state's long-term care ombudsman office (a free resource) can tell you about communities in your area, answer questions about regulations, and help if you have a complaint.

Your family member's doctor or a geriatric care manager can also recommend communities they know. Some communities are part of larger senior living organizations; others are independent. Some are for-profit; others are nonprofit. None of these factors guarantees quality, but they are worth knowing.

Create a list of communities you want to visit, call ahead to schedule a tour, and visit at different times of day if possible — morning, afternoon, and evening. Ask the same questions at each place so you can compare answers. Take photos or video if the community allows it. The goal is to see the community as it actually operates, not as it presents itself during a scheduled tour.

What Happens If Your Family Member's Needs Change

Dementia progresses, and needs change. A person who is independent in the early stages may eventually need help with all activities of daily living. Some people develop behaviors that are difficult to manage in a residential setting. Some develop medical conditions that require hospital care or skilled nursing.

Before choosing a memory care community, understand what happens in these situations. Does the community have a process for assessing whether it can still meet your family member's needs? Can it provide higher levels of care, or will your family member need to move? What notice will you get, and what support does the community offer to help you find a new placement?

This is one of the hardest parts of memory care planning, and it is worth discussing with the community's staff and with your family before a crisis forces the decision. Some communities are part of a larger continuum of care (independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing) and can move residents within the organization. Others are memory care only and have no option if needs exceed what they can provide.

Understanding the Contract and Your Rights

Memory care communities operate under state regulations, and residents have rights — but those rights vary by state. Before signing a contract, read it carefully or have an attorney review it. Understand what you are agreeing to pay, what services are included, what costs extra, how much notice the community must give before raising rates, and what grounds the community can use to discharge your family member.

Ask the community for a copy of the contract before your visit so you can review it at home. Look for language about what happens if your family member becomes unable to pay, what the community's liability is if something goes wrong, and whether there are any restrictions on family visits or outside medical care.

Your state's ombudsman office can explain your rights and can help if you have a dispute with the community. The ombudsman is free and is independent of the facility — they work for you, not for the community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is memory care the same as assisted living?

No. Assisted living serves people who need help with daily activities but do not have dementia or have mild dementia. Memory care is specifically for people with moderate to advanced dementia and includes find environments, dementia-trained staff, and behavior management. Memory care is typically more expensive and more restrictive (residents cannot leave unsupervised).

Does Medicare or Medicaid cover memory care?

Medicare does not cover residential memory care. Medicaid covers it in some states, but usually only after your family member has spent down their assets to a very low level. Long-term care insurance may cover part of the cost if your family member has a policy. Most memory care is private-pay.

What should I do if I think a memory care community is neglecting a resident?

Contact your state's long-term care ombudsman office when ready. The ombudsman can investigate complaints, talk to the facility, and help resolve the issue. You can also contact your state's health department or the facility's licensing body. If you believe a crime has occurred, contact local law enforcement.

How do I know if my family member is ready for memory care?

Memory care is usually the right choice when a person with dementia can no longer be safely cared for at home, even with help from family or hired caregivers. Signs include frequent wandering, inability to recognize family members, aggression or behavior that is unsafe, or a need for 24-hour supervision. A geriatric care manager or your family member's doctor can help you assess readiness.

What questions should I ask about staffing?

Ask about the staff-to-resident ratio during the day and at night. Ask whether staff are required to have dementia care training or certification. Ask about turnover — if staff leave frequently, that can affect quality and continuity of care. Ask how staff are supervised and what happens if a staff member is reported for abuse or neglect.