What makes The Shores special
Our culture of caring for people with cognitive impairment honors their life history, supports their strengths and challenges, and maintains their dignity. We work closely to understand and enhance each of our resident’s retained abilities, while promoting independence and improving their quality of life. To make this possible, our ample, highly-trained staff is dedicated to best practice research and receives specific training in caring for people with Alzheimer’s and different forms of dementia.

High caregiver-to-resident ratio insures that residents are engaged and stimulated.
- 24-hour licensed nurses on site to administer medication and oversee the care of residents.
Dedicated Activities Director, licensed as a Recreational Therapist designs an activities program specifically targeted to engage residents in four core focus areas: cognitive, social, physical, and spiritual. Programs include pet therapy, music therapy, massage therapy, art therapy and others.
Superior culinary program means that our residents are given choices at mealtime and served the same fresh, delicious, creative menus as all of our Vivante residents.
Dedicated food servers enable caregivers to focus on the residents.
Vivante’s wide array of amenity spaces are used by The Shores residents for daily activities, including roof top gardening, aqua therapy in our indoor saltwater pool, exercise in our state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor bocce ball and putting green.
Weekly outings (min. 2 per week) to locations such as local museums, beaches, restaurants, and musical events stimulate the senses of our residents.
Individualized assessment and care planning allows the Program Director and staff to partner with loved ones in the care of our residents.
Brain fitness, Wii Games and other technology- based programs in our Innovations Studio stimulate and enhance cognitive function.
Brand new community specifically designed for the needs of our memory-impaired residents maximizes security in a home-like environment.
Concrete construction and fire safety system provide maximum protection for residents.
Strong family support offered based on a true understanding of the complex issues faced when a loved one has dementia.
Monthly support groups and workshops educate families while frequent communication and updates keep families apprised of the progress of their loved ones.