Memory Care
Memory care with compassion and dignity.
Deciding how to care for a loved one with memory loss may be one of life’s hardest decisions. The Ginny and Bob Shell Alzheimer’s Center at Parkway Village began out of a need and vision to care for adults diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The Shell family recognized the need and partnered with Baptist Health and Parkway Village to create the first free-standing memory care center in Arkansas.
Our mission is to provide excellent care for our residents. We recognize their unique abilities and work to meet their needs with dignity, purpose, and Christian compassion. To do that, our staff receive special training to meet the challenges associated with caring for individuals with memory loss.
We are licensed by the Arkansas Office of Long Term Care as an Assisted Living II Facility. We’re also certified as an Alzheimer’s Special Care Unit. We provide enhanced memory care and a specialized program of activities for our residents. The activities go beyond providing fun and enjoyment to helping with memory and skill retention. The activities encourage residents to maintain as much independence as possible and retain a sense of dignity and purpose.
In addition, our staff also address the needs of family members. We provide them comfort and peace of mind with the knowledge their loved one has a team dedicated to providing the best care available. We support and care for them through a monthly family support group. Plus, we are always available to answer questions, help alleviate concerns, and offer encouragement. The family becomes an important part of the care team, helping to make the best decisions for their loved one as their condition progresses.
Floor Plans
Memory care apartments in The Ginny and Bob Shell Alzheimer's Center at Parkway Village are some of the largest in the Little Rock area. Our monthly fee varies for single and double occupancy. The fee covers all amenities below.
One-bedroom, One-Bath Apartment Home
Apartment | 400 sq. ft
Memory Care Amenities
Supportive features, designed specifically to foster memory health.
AMENITIES
- Private one bedroom/one bath apartment home with kitchenette
- Full size refrigerator in each apartment
- Three meals daily, plus snacks
- Weekly housekeeping
- Weekly laundry
- Smoke detectors and sprinklers
- Emergency call system
- Wander management system
- Secure entrances and exits
- All utilities, including cable TV and local phone service
- Daily activities
- Game/activity rooms
- Specially-training staff on-site 24 hours a day to assist with personalized care
- Licensed nurse to administer medications, monitor, and meet healthcare needs
- Secure, beautifully landscaped outdoor courtyard
- On-site hair salon (nominal charge)
- Podiatry services (fee-for-service)
- Physical, speech, and occupational therapy (as prescribed; fee-for-service)
- Hospice care (as prescribed; fee-for-service)
- Smoke free and pet free
Parkway Village Family Support Group
Caring for a family member with memory loss can be difficult. Meeting with a group of people who share your struggles can be beneficial in many ways. If you are a caregiver, we invite you to attend the Parkway Village Family Support Group (formerly the Shell Alzheimer’s Center Support Group). The group is open to anyone who is caring for someone with memory loss or has a loved one with memory loss.
Our group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Activity Room 1 in the Commons Building.
Please note Parkway Village is a secure and gated community so we ask that you call before your first visit for entry access. For more information, call (501) 202-1600.
Testimonials
Parkway Village has a great staff, lots of good food, plenty of fun activities, and comfortable living. I am so glad I moved here while I am still young enough to enjoy the freedom and security that Parkway Village offers.
Before our father came to the Shell Center, his health condition was rapidly deteriorating. . . Over the past four years his condition stabilized, all of his needs are met on a daily basis, and we know he feels safe and cared for. We are very pleased with the care that the Shell Center has given our father.
Meeting with the administrator, the director of nursing (a nurse practitioner), and one of the two registered nurses on staff; observing a practical nurse making her rounds; and watching the certified nursing aides caring for their patients in a surprisingly immaculate environment were enough to give me a sense of relief that our journey for skilled care had ended. We had come home.
With so many decisions to make in retirement living, it can seem overwhelming, but moving to Parkway Village was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have so many wonderful friends and neighbors and now that I don't have to worry about keeping up my home, it has given me so much more time to do the things I really enjoy.
I chose to come here only two months after losing my husband. I needed the security of feeling safe while being alone for the first time in my life. Learning home and yard maintenance were provided gave me peace. Most important, though, is having so many caring, gracious, and fun people to mingle with. That was therapeutic and helped me through the grieving process. Parkway Village continues to meet physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs in my life!
Moving to Parkway Village more than 15 years ago was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I no longer have responsibilities that home ownership requires. I, along with my family, am so very thankful that I am living my retirement years in such a wonderful and secure place as Parkway. Parkway Village is the place to retire!
Ready for a Worry-Free Lifestyle?
Parkway Village provides the ultimate in retirement living in a prime location in Little Rock, Arkansas. The entire complex is designed to provide a satisfying, carefree, and secure living environment; while at the same time maintaining an active and independent lifestyle. Call today to schedule a tour and to learn about our affordable and flexible pricing options.
