Bader House Memory Care

Bader House Memory Care is a memory care facility in Plano, Texas, designed for 24 residents with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The community offers private bedrooms, home-cooked meals, and a home-like environment with a large, safe backyard featuring walking paths and gardening areas.

The facility's care philosophy emphasizes focusing on residents' strengths rather than weaknesses, treating individuals with dignity, and maintaining ongoing communication. Staff members receive continuous training and are hired based on their belief in the dignity of each person as much as their professional skills. The community operates on the principle that everyone in the building, from maintenance staff to cooks, functions as a caregiver.

Daily life at Bader House includes structured mealtimes with flexible dining options (breakfast 8–9 am, brunch at 11 am, lunch, dinner at 5 pm, and evening snacks), a quiet rest time from 3–4 pm with soft music, group exercise activities including chair exercises and ball games, and evening social activities such as music, dancing, singing, and board games. The backyard doors remain unlocked during pleasant weather, allowing residents to move freely in the secure outdoor space.

The community is intentionally designed with residents' ease of navigation in mind. Bedrooms line the exterior of the building with community spaces in the center, encouraging residents to engage with others when leaving their rooms. The facility has operated for over 20 years and focuses on making each moment meaningful for residents and their families.