Generations Memory Care

Generations Memory Care: Memory Care in Rathdrum, Idaho

Generations Memory Care is a residential community specializing in the care of people with dementia and memory loss, located in Rathdrum, in the heart of the Idaho Panhandle. Its approach is based on personal relationships and each resident's present abilities, rather than limitations, with environments designed for safety and easy navigation within the residential neighborhood.

Care Options: Memory and Respite

The community offers two main types of care. Memory care is a long-term program with a relational approach, staff trained in specialized dementia techniques, and activities centered on retained skills. Respite care consists of short-term stays, with fully furnished accommodations ready upon arrival, full access to dining and social programs, and professional care available 24 hours a day.

Community and Environment

The residential environment is designed for safety and easy navigation, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The community presents itself as a place of activity and engagement, located near the scenic beauty of the Idaho Panhandle, and seeks to honor the person beyond managing their care.

Dining and Life Enrichment

The dining service follows a restaurant-style approach with fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Seasonal menus are dietitian-approved and shaped by resident feedback. The life enrichment program is built around the 'Daily 5' and the 8 Core Principles of Wellness, with activities ranging from fishing trips to arts, always focused on what each person can do.

Team and Employment

Staff are trained in specialized dementia care techniques. The organization seeks to bring in people with a calling for caring for older adults and offers professional development from caregiver to leadership roles, with the goal of supporting families in the Idaho Panhandle region.

Plans and Resources for Families

The community provides information on floor plans, pricing, and financial planning, as well as an FAQ section and a blog with topics such as communicating with people with dementia, bone health in older adults, the difference between memory care and skilled nursing, and the impact of nutrition on brain health.

Location and Contact

13400 N Meyer Rd, Rathdrum, ID, 83858 · Phone: (208) 687-0495