Poet’s Walk Leesburg, a memory care community, is conveniently located in North Virginia and close to Arlington. Choosing the right memory care community makes all the difference. With innovative programming that allows for flexibility, a holistic approach to care and one-on-one attention, our residents and families will experience the very best in Memory Care services.
Along the Journey, our holistic approach was created for residents, families, and caregivers to develop a trusting relationship through one-on-one and family participation. Our goal is that every resident who moves into Poet’s Walk is treated as a respected member of our family and has a feeling of connection, comfort, and caring. Care services are adapted to each individual’s abilities and personality to ensure a comfortable and safe environment. Residents enjoy an array of services and life enrichment programs designed to engage all stages of memory loss.
Our specialized Life Experiences department was created to meet each resident at their cognitive and physical ability. Each experience or activity is specifically chosen to connect and relate to our seniors. We also have a unique sensory cart that provides sensory stimulation to our residents to help decrease agitation and restlessness. Our sensory cart improves the quality of life for each of our residents, who benefit from one-on-one interaction when they are unable to participate in group activities.
Holidays and special days are celebrated and individualized gifts are given to each resident. Caring for dementia patients isn’t an afterthought; it’s our mission. Each resident is surrounded by an environment that is tailored to the unique challenges of memory loss, creating a special environment for our residents. At Poet’s Walk, we help our residents thrive in cozy, familiar environments.
Following the guidelines of the National Alzheimer’s Association, we provide a nutritious and well-rounded dining experience. Dining is in an intimate setting where our residents feel comfortable. Meals are served by our friendly staff in small courses.
As part of our life experiences, herbs and vegetables are grown by our residents in the spring and summer and are a delectable addition to our meals!
Finding a place to care for a loved one who is suffering from memory loss can often be a difficult and stressful search to undergo. We understand. And we are here to help you every step of the way.
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Effectively Communicate with a Person with DementiaPoet’s Walk Leesburg has been awarded a Great Place to Work! The certification process involved surveying 100% of employees and evaluating more than 60 elements of team members’ experience on the job. These included employee pride in the organization’s community impact, belief that their work makes a difference, and feeling their work has special meaning. Rankings are based on employees’ experiences, no matter who they are or what they do, and we are proud to be a Great Place To Work!