Danberry at Inverness adding Alzheimer’s care

The Danberry at Inverness retirement community will soon introduce new care options for patients with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The center, located at 235 Inverness Center Drive, has received the necessary certificate of need to replace 24 assisted living beds with a specialized memory care unit.

Executive Director Jaclyn Gardner said the memory care unit was part of the “original intent” when Danberry was under construction, so renovations and costs will be minimal. Existing apartments will be given access control doors and other features suited to the care of patients with dementia.

The State Health Planning and Development Agency must approve the certificate before Danberry can begin the conversion. Gardner said the state will survey the facility again before they can advertise or begin admitting residents. She hopes the facility will be ready for that survey in June and provide good quality of life for dementia patients in the community.

“We hope to provide top quality care,” Gardner said. “We’re going to develop a program that’s developed to meet the needs of those suffering from cognitive impairments.”

For more information, visit danberryatinverness.com.