Greer’s General Store.
Residents browse vintage shelves, pick out drinks and snacks, and “buy” goods at an old-fashioned cash register.
Memory care in Henderson, KY
Familiar comforts. Thoughtful care.
At Homeplace at Green River Road, our memory care neighborhood has 26 private apartments along its own indoor Main Street, with storefronts, a chapel and lamp posts designed to feel familiar.
- 26 private apartments
- An indoor Main Street
- A secure courtyard with a pergola
- Foresite depth sensors in every apartment
- Dementia-care trained caregivers
ONLY AT GREEN RIVER ROAD
A walk down Main Street.
Every storefront is designed for something residents can do, with staff support, so the day has purpose and familiar moments. Shared spaces are kept small and calm, with lighting, sound, color and clutter chosen to reduce confusion.
Patsy’s Laundromat.
A working washer and dryer, where residents can wash, hang and fold their laundry themselves or alongside staff.
Pritchett’s Sports Shop.
Kentucky Wildcats memorabilia and baseball cards to look through, sort and trade. Fishing rods and a tackle box of lures, with the hooks removed, give busy hands something familiar to do, along with safe games like magnetic darts and checkers.
Crafton’s Art & Craft Shop.
Painting, yarn and craft projects, with residents’ work shown in the windows. Families and grandchildren are welcome to join in.
June’s Hair Salon.
A vintage-style salon where a hair stylist and nail technician visit weekly.
The chapel.
Stained-glass windows, pews and a small organ, for services, Bible study or quiet time.
Fresh air, close to home.
Memory care has its own secure courtyard with a large pergola, so residents can spend time outdoors safely. Walkways, rocking chairs and hanging flowers make it easy to sit a while, and residents enjoy music under the pergola, snacks on the patio and an evening stroll.
What a day looks like.
Every day follows a familiar rhythm, with something to look forward to morning, noon and night. Here’s a typical day, drawn from a recent month’s calendar.
- 10 AM
A gentle start.
Coffee and conversation, devotions or Bible study, current events, or bird watching on the porch.
- 11 AM
Moving together.
Stretches, chair yoga, balloon volleyball, Zumba or a stroll outdoors.
- 2 PM
Hands and hearts.
Seasonal crafts, baking in “Grandma’s Kitchen,” hymn sings, pet therapy visits, live music and parties for birthdays and holidays.
- 6 PM
Winding down.
Classic movies with popcorn, old-time radio, cocoa and cozy stories, or an evening stroll.
- 8 PM
Twilight Connections.
Each night ends with our Twilight Connections time.
Some days are extra special: local students trick-or-treating on Main Street, visits from Audubon Park, a fall festival, and a car show where residents vote for the winners.
Activities change with the seasons. Ask for this month’s calendar when you visit.
Life on Main Street.
A few moments from our memory care neighborhood.
Care with the person in mind.
We’ll get to know your loved one’s history, preferences and needs, and build care around them.
- Specialized support. Our caregivers receive dementia-care training, including CARES training. We also use the Virtual Dementia Tour, a hands-on simulation that gives caregivers a sense of what daily life can feel like for someone living with dementia.
- A secure neighborhood. Secured entrances and wander-prevention technology support residents as they explore.
- A personal care plan. An RN oversees a plan developed with family around each resident’s needs, preferences, and stage of dementia.
- A familiar rhythm. A structured daily routine brings predictability to the day.
- Time together. With daily care supported by our team, families can focus on spending time together.
Already at Homeplace? Assisted living residents at Green River Road and Adams Lane can move to our memory care neighborhood without leaving Homeplace.
Current residents are offered an opening before people on our waiting list.
Ask about memory careCARE & SAFETY
Safety without feeling closed in.
Entrances are secured, and exit doors are designed to blend into walking paths, so residents can move freely through the neighborhood.
Wander management
Secured entrances support the memory care neighborhood. For residents who wear a CenTrak call pendant, entering an unsafe zone alerts caregivers.Foresite depth sensors (included)
Apartment and bathroom depth sensors are included. Foresite uses depth sensors, not traditional cameras. They capture shape and movement, with no faces or identifiable images. Sensors alert staff to a fall.Optional bed sensor (paid add-on)
A paid add-on tracks sleep restlessness, time out of bed, and changes in heart rate and breathing.EasyCare
Caregivers record completed tasks, and supervisors can see what is upcoming or late.WHAT’S INCLUDED
What’s included in memory care.
At Green River Road, memory care combines everyday amenities with personal support. We’ll review your loved one’s needs and explain the services included in their plan before move-in.
Home and daily life
- Basic utilities, cable, internet, and telephone
- Basic maintenance
- Three meals daily
- Activity program and scheduled transportation
- Access to staff 24/7
- CenTrak emergency pull cords in each apartment
Personal support
- Bathing, dressing, and hygiene assistance
- Ambulation and transferring assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Eating and nutrition assistance
- Personal laundry
- Medication management using Homeplace’s preferred pharmacy
Which memory care services may have an additional charge?
Some individual services and move-in arrangements have separate fees. Ask for a written, itemized quote that explains the apartment, personal support, medication services, and any additional charges for your family member. The assessment and residency agreement confirm the services to be provided.
Which TV channels are included?
Cable TV is included. The lineup includes local network channels, ESPN and the SEC Network, Hallmark, faith channels such as EWTN, and a Homeplace community channel. Ask for your community’s channel guide when you visit.
Scheduled transportation
Scheduled transportation is included in the monthly rate. Our transportation staff take residents to and from places within 20 miles of the community, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rides are first come, first served, so please schedule at least 24 hours ahead.
Rides are drop-off and pick-up. For an added fee, we can also arrange longer trips (up to 35 miles each way), rides on weekends or outside those hours, rides booked with less than 24 hours' notice, and a staff member to wait with a resident.
You’re not doing this alone.
Homeplace hosts free monthly dementia seminars on Zoom for families caring for a loved one. Each one covers practical topics and includes time for questions.
See upcoming seminar dates →Helpful reading
Bring the questions on your mind.
When visiting the memory care neighborhood at Green River Road, ask about daily routines, meaningful activities, family communication, and how the team learns each person’s history and preferences. We’ll talk through your loved one’s needs together, so you can decide whether Homeplace is the right fit.
A family’s perspective.
“The staff has built an unbreakable bond with her.”
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION
Come see what feels like home.
Meet our people. Explore our spaces. Ask every question.