Brookdale Sylvan Ranch is a memory care community in Citrus Heights, California, offering specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The community uses a person-centered approach grounded in the Clare Bridge® program, which emphasizes gentle routines, familiar experiences, and meaningful connections designed to feel like home.
Daily programming includes six gentle activities such as brain games, dancing, and cooking classes to help strengthen skills and maintain engagement. The community creates a calming atmosphere with soft lighting, reduced distractions, and thoughtfully designed spaces. As needs change, the care focus can shift to comfort and connection through sensory experiences like music, pet visits, and calming scents. Trained staff members are available 24/7 to provide support.
Dining at Brookdale Sylvan Ranch emphasizes comfort and connection, with dementia-friendly menus adapted to individual needs. Meals are served in a calming environment that encourages conversation and builds gentle rhythm into the day. Residents may participate in light preparation activities like folding napkins or arranging centerpieces, which provides a sense of purpose.
The community offers a Personal Solutions program allowing residents or families to order personal items such as toiletries, hearing aid batteries, and household products through email, with free delivery to the resident's door and charges applied to the monthly bill. Yoga, walking groups, and creative classes provide additional ways to keep body and mind engaged.
Brookdale Sylvan Ranch emphasizes relationships and independence, with staff trained to understand each resident's unique needs and preferences. The community features virtual scrapbooks for families to share life milestones and everyday moments, helping loved ones stay connected throughout the care journey.