Summer House Memory Care at Vista del Monte
3775 Modoc Rd
1 / 4Quick Facts
- Safety design
- Double-egress doors with sensors for autonomy
- Therapeutic technology
- Uses PARO robot and iN2L touchscreen therapies
- Community integration
- Escorted access to wider retirement community
- Network affiliation
- Linked to Front Porch innovation and wellbeing center
What Families Think
There are no family reviews available for Summer House Memory Care at Vista del Monte, so this overview relies on the community's own description of its memory care approach and safety features. It is a small, 24-residence memory care neighborhood within the larger Vista del Monte Retirement Community, emphasizing dignity, sensory engagement, and connection to the broader campus.
The Good
- Innovative therapeutic tools like PARO robot
- Round-the-clock monitoring with fall and motion sensors
- Full escorted access to broader retirement community
- Family-style dining with three daily meals plus snacks
- Personalized spiritual support tailored to individual beliefs
- Variety of daily group activities indoors and outdoors
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
- No family reviews available to verify care quality
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About Summer House Memory Care at Vista del Monte
Summer House Memory Care at Vista del Monte is a memory care facility in Santa Barbara, California, specializing in care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Located within the Vista del Monte Retirement Community, the neighborhood comprises 24 residences with modern comforts and classic styling, featuring colorful living spaces adorned with art by local artists and residents.
The community offers comprehensive memory care with an emphasis on dignity and whole-person wellbeing. Care includes family-style dining with three meals daily plus snacks, housekeeping, and utilities as part of the service package. Staff provide personal attention and meaningful connection to help residents flourish through opportunities for self-expression.
Summer House incorporates innovative therapeutic technologies and approaches to support residents, including the Music and Memory Program for connecting to treasured memories, the iN2L Touchscreen system for therapeutic games and activities, the PARO Therapeutic Robot to relieve stress and stimulate interaction, and Skype for video calls with family. The community is affiliated with the Front Porch Center for Innovation and Wellbeing, which provides access to groundbreaking cognitive development technologies and techniques.
The facility offers a variety of group activities both indoors and outdoors, including art, crafts, painting, music, cooking, pet therapy, gardening, walks, and live performances. Residents receive spiritual support tailored to their personal beliefs. The community features round-the-clock monitoring with discreet notification systems for falls, motion sensors for nighttime movement, and double-egress doors with sensors to maintain resident autonomy while ensuring safety. Flexible visitation is encouraged between breakfast and 9 p.m., with visitors welcome to join residents in activities throughout the community.
Summer House residents enjoy full escorted access to Vista del Monte's broader community activities and off-campus excursions, providing engagement without isolation in a dementia-only setting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Summer House Memory Care at Vista del Monte offer?
Summer House Memory Care at Vista del Monte offers Assisted Living and Independent Living.
Where is Summer House Memory Care at Vista del Monte located?
Summer House Memory Care at Vista del Monte is located at 3775 Modoc Rd in Santa Barbara, California.
What do families say about Summer House Memory Care at Vista del Monte?
There are no family reviews available for Summer House Memory Care at Vista del Monte, so this overview relies on the community's own description of its memory care approach and safety features. It is a small, 24-residence memory care neighborhood within the larger Vista del Monte Retirement Community, emphasizing dignity, sensory engagement, and connection to the broader campus.
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