Memory care at Touchmark on South Hill in Spokane, Washington

Memory Care in Spokane, Washington

Choosing memory care for a loved one is not a decision any family takes lightly. Helping people who live with Alzheimer’s or other age-related dementia requires a team of compassionate, specially trained individuals who understand the importance of maintaining and building connections. Memory care at Touchmark on South Hill is designed as a neighborhood with comfortable living spaces that are easy to navigate and provide a balance of privacy and community engagement. It is a place to feel at home, with the peace of mind of 24-hour monitoring and available care. At every stage, your loved one deserves to live in good health with dignity and a sense of purpose. We strive to create ample opportunities every day for accomplishment, joy, and connection.

Touchmark on South Hill

2929 S Waterford Dr Spokane, WA 99203

509-536-2929

An outdoor common area at Touchmark on South Hill in Spokane, Washington

A Supportive Environment

Touchmark offers over 45 years of experience caring for residents and supporting their families, enabling them to maintain their highest level of independence at every stage. We appreciate that every resident is unique. We call our research and experience-based health services {FULL} Life Care.

“Touchmark has developed and implemented a model of care that focuses on empathy and friendship. We are motivated to enrich lives and influence with integrity. Within our memory care program, our specially trained care partners work to discover each resident’s likes, dislikes, and daily routine preferences. The {FULL} Life Care Program; focuses on each resident’s strengths and pursues creative opportunities for engagement to give them the highest quality of life possible while living at Touchmark.”

- Angela Stewart, Vice President, Clinical Services

Neighborhood Features

  • Private apartments with large, accessible bathrooms with showers, a family-style kitchen, dining area, and common area
  • Snacks and three nutritional meals daily served family-style in the neighborhood’s private dining area
  • Individually controlled thermostat and emergency call system (option of pendant)
  • Utilities and cable TV
  • Housekeeping, laundry, bed making, daily trash removal
  • Reminders for activities and tasks of daily living
  • Open sightlines for socializing and dining create a supportive, peaceful neighborhood environment, offering peace of mind for residents, families, and staff
  • Enclosed garden courtyards
Memory Care apartment
Memory care residents with caregiver at Touchmark on South Hill in Spokane, Washington

Unique Programming

  • In-depth initial assessment to determine each resident’s care plan, followed by recurring assessments and care conferences
  • Caring nurse aides provide personalized daily emotional support and cueing under the oversight of licensed nurses
  • Full-time team member overseeing well-trained, 24-hour caregiver staff
  • Life Enrichment/Wellness calendar with group and individual programs based on the 7+1 Dimensions of Wellness, offering therapeutic and engaging activities that stimulate the senses, including music and movement, creative storytelling, indoor gardening, dual-tasking, reminiscing, art with essential oils, etc.
  • Community partnerships and intergenerational opportunities
  • Parkinson’s disease awareness training for all team members

“The most rewarding thing about working in memory care is that I love seeing them smile during activities! It means so much to have the chance to impact lives in a positive way. I truly love being with the residents.”

- Wendi Forsberg, Touchmark Team Member

Environmental Features

The physical appearance of Touchmark’s health services neighborhoods is an important piece of providing Gold Standard-quality care. Touchmark reinvests in its communities through cyclical renovations, including the memory care neighborhoods. Not only is it crucial to provide aesthetically pleasing environments for residents for their mental well-being, but these renovation projects also allow Touchmark to continuously improve and increase functionality based on the most current research and data. We use what we’ve learned over our 45+ year history to enhance our health services and stay ahead of industry standards.

Key examples of neighborhood enhancements include:

  • Open sightlines for socializing and dining create a supportive, serene neighborhood environment, offering peace of mind for residents, families, and staff
  • Artwork based on proven psychology for stimulation, memory recall, and wayfinding
  • Activity stations to allow residents to perform tasks that they completed daily throughout their lives
  • Ergonomic furniture for aging persons, down to the seat depth, height, and movement
  • LED lighting for a softer, more soothing lighting aesthetic as well as sustainability
  • Neutral, nature-like flooring to promote a serene environment
Common area at Touchmark community

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