Moving from independent living to memory care can be an emotional transition for families, but when a loved one already lives in a community that offers multiple levels of care, the process can feel a little less overwhelming. One family shares how The Stayton at Museum Way by Buckner, Fort Worth’s only Life Care Community, helped their mother settle into independent living and, when her needs changed, supported her transition to memory care.
Choosing Independent Living at The Stayton
When the family first chose The Stayton in Fort Worth, they found a spacious independent living residence for their mother, complete with a balcony and beautiful views. This past spring, her needs changed, and she needed additional support with memory care. Fortunately, they didn’t have to start their search for a community from scratch.
When the Plan Needed to Change
The family described The Stayton team’s role in its own words:
“Moving our mother out of the home she’d lived in for years in a different city wasn’t easy, but the team at The Stayton at Museum Way made it so much smoother than we expected. They understood what our mom needed and helped us find the perfect independent living unit for her, with a great balcony, view, and plenty of comfortable, spacious room. This past spring, when her needs changed, that same team walked us through moving her into memory care with so much patience and care. We’re truly grateful for how they’ve supported our family during this transition.”
Because their mother was already at The Stayton, the family had people to turn to when the decision became necessary.
The Value of Staying in a Familiar Community
As Fort Worth’s only Life Care Community, The Stayton offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation services within one community. This continuum of care gives families greater peace of mind, knowing they don’t have to start their search over if a loved one’s needs change.
For seniors and their families, continuity means an established point of contact, a familiar address, and an opportunity to share a resident’s history and preferences with the team supporting the next stage of care.
Memory care at The Stayton includes private apartments, individualized programming, and support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The appropriate setting is determined by each resident’s needs and a care assessment.
Questions to Ask Before a Transition
If someone you love is preparing to move from independent living to memory care, there are several important questions to ask. How does the care assessment work? Who will coordinate the transition with your family? Which familiar belongings can come along? How will medications, daily routines, and personal preferences be communicated to the new care team? It’s also important to understand how family visits and updates will work, along with any changes to fees or contract provisions.
An independent living Life Care agreement and a direct admission to memory care are not necessarily structured the same way.
When a loved one’s care needs change, having a familiar team to turn to can make all the difference. For this family, The Stayton was a community they could count on as their mother’s needs evolved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a resident move from independent living to memory care at The Stayton?
Yes. The Stayton offers both levels of living. A transition depends on the resident’s needs, a clinical assessment, availability, and the terms of their agreement.
Does everyone need to begin in independent living?
No. The Stayton also offers direct admission to memory care, subject to needs and availability. Ask the team about the admission requirements and available options.
About The Stayton at Museum Way
You don’t want to pick just any community to live in. Choosing the right community is key. Residents at The Stayton at Museum Way by Buckner, Fort Worth’s only Life Care Community, have found a sense of connection, fulfillment, and enrichment living here, but don’t just take our word for it. Listen to their testimonials, join an upcoming event, or contact us today to see what living at The Stayton could be like for you.