Services
Memory Support
Laurel Valley: Memory Support
Laurel Valley at St. Luke Lutheran Community - North Canton is a secure, memory support unit specifically designed to focus on the psychosocial needs and sensory stimulation for the Alzheimer's resident. The unit offers a comfortable, familiar environment promoting independence where the resident can explore the unit safely.
Staff from every department is specially trained to work in Laurel Valley. Each will also receive ongoing training in the care of the Alzheimer's resident.
The Resident Life staff provides individual and group activities specific for the Alzheimer's resident's needs.
Laurel Valley is Medicaid and Medicare certified. Criteria for admission is assessed on the resident's current ambulation patterns, current medical needs, behaviors, cognition level and current activity level, and a diagnosis of dementia. The individual is assessed prior to admission to the unit.
St. Luke Lutheran Community is a member of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA), the Association of Ohio Philanthropic Homes and Housing for the Aging (AOPHA), and Lutheran Services in America.
