Perry Lutheran Homes offers three levels of specialized and award-winning memory care for all types and stages of Alzheimer's or other dementia in a safe and loving environment.

Our full-time, direct care staff become trained and certified through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. This means that your loved one will receive the highest level of specialized care possible and that you will have expert staff by your side to help you learn about Alzheimer's or dementia, provide you support, and help you better engage with your loved one.

Expert Certified Dementia Practitioners, along with support staff trained specifically in dementia care, are there to support, nurture, and care for each individual as they reach their full potential in a home-like environment. Perry Lutheran Homes has been named one of the twelve Best Memory Care Communities in the Des Moines area by MemoryCare.com!

Learn about our memory care environments and approach to caring for those with Alzheimer's or other dementia.

EARLY STAGE ALZHEIMER'S OR DEMENTIA

• Focus on Maintaining Independence and Social Integration
• Perry Lutheran Homes offers a variety of neighborhood and community living options to find the perfect fit for you or your loved one.

MID STAGE ALZHEIMER'S OR DEMENTIA - St. James CCDI Memory Care Neighborhood

• Award-Winning St. James CCDI Memory Care Neighborhood at King's Gardens Campus - Best Innovation in Aging Services and Housing Award
• Focus on "Life-Skill Stimulation" through a strategically designed environment fostering a person-centered care approach through a home-like environment.
• St. James memory care neighborhood boasts many home-like and daily routine areas. Dad’s Garage features a partial vehicle interior, changeable community scene for driving simulation, and a mechanic’s work area. Main Street boasts an enclosed deck with flowers and greenery for residents to relax and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. The kitchen area helps seniors recall memories of cooking a family dinner. A secretary’s station is situated with a desk, typewriter and office supplies allowing for paperwork and filing. The nursery provides an area complete with changing table, bassinet, and baby dolls to model child care.

ADVANCED STAGE ALZHEIMER'S OR DEMENTIA - St. John's CCDI Memory Care Neighborhood

• Award-Winning St. John's CCDI Memory Care Neighborhood at King's Gardens Campus - Best Innovation in Aging Services and Housing Award
• Focus on "Sensory Stimulation" through a strategically designed sensory-connected environment to tap into meaningful memories and create an individualized homelike, peaceful environment promoting positive feelings.
• The strongest early memories are church, school, and home. St. John’s memory care neighborhood features a church, an old general store, a one-room country school, a parlor, authentic dining room and kitchen, and several screens that can be programmed with various outdoor or engagement scenes. There is an outside patio containing a sensory garden. Another unique feature is the snoezelen area where special lights, materials, and aromatherapy help to reduce anxiety.

UNIQUE FEATURES

• Award-Winning CCDI Memory Care communities recognized by LeadingAge Iowa - St. James Neighborhood & St. John's Neighborhood
• Named one of the twelve Best Memory Care Communities in the Des Moines area by MemoryCare.com!
• Direct care staff trained to be Certified Dementia Practitioners through the NCCDP.
• Music & Memory certified - one of only 20 care communities in Iowa
• Inter-Generational interaction with onsite daycare children from Acorns & Oaks Christian daycare
• On-site and innovative therapy services - physical, occupational, and speech
• Availability of podiatry, optometry, and dental services
• On-site social worker
• Weekly worship and bible study
• On-site beauty and barber shop
• Alzheimer's and dementia family support group
• Meaningful mission projects
• Art, pet, and music therapy
• Personalized care and activities through IdentitE program
• Innovative iN2L (It's Never 2 Late) person-centered technology

 

Learn how Marvin's life is enriched with both Music & Memory and music therapy at Perry Lutheran Homes.

Memory Care Mission:

Established with Christian values,
Led by our hearts and faith,
We will lovingly provide expert care for individuals and families suffering from dementia,
To bring hope to every day and meaning to every life.