Special Events

Memory Care Grand Opening

Today, we celebrated the Grand Opening of the newly constructed, eight-apartment Assisted Living Memory Care Neighborhood. The neighborhood, specially designed for residents with Alzheimers and dementia, is an addition to the existing Laurelwood Assisted Living building on our single campus located just outside the village of Pittsford.

The first resident of the Memory Care Neighborhood cutting the ribbon with The Highlands at Pittsford Executive Director, Lloyd Theiss, and Director of Assisted Living, Jennifer DiOrio on Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Construction on the Assisted Living Memory Care neighborhood began last fall. Care was taken to design the neighborhood in such a way that it will allow for a great amount of interaction and integration with the full Assisted and Independent Living community while maintaining the necessary level of security and safety for the neighborhood’s residents.

“This neighborhood adds a new level of care to the continuum offered here at The Highlands at Pittsford,” said Jennifer DiOrio, Director of Assisted Living. “Having all care levels on a single campus means residents have the option for additional support, if needed, while staying in the same community to which they’ve become accustomed and call home.”

Ms. DiOrio explained that the size of the Memory Care neighborhood will allow for highly customized support for each resident. The boutique-like environment encourages residents to stay engaged in the activities that are planned each day by a dedicated Life Enrichment team.

“It is our goal to support our Memory Care community members in finding a sense of belonging and purpose while also helping them preserve who they are,” Ms. DiOrio added.

The neighborhood was designed by SWBR Architects & Engineers and constructed by DGA Builders.

We hope you enjoy this short video of scenes from the ceremony and reception!

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Laurelwood Memory Care Groundbreaking

Last month, we were very excited to break ground on the Memory Care Neighborhood at Laurelwood. The neighborhood will consist of eight Assisted Living apartment homes, an open kitchen with a dining table, and a dedicated living room.

Members of The Highlands Resident Council and Executive Director Lloyd Theiss standing in a line holding shovels at the Memory Care Groundbreaking Ceremony — Members of The Highlands at Pittsford Resident Council and Executive Director Lloyd Theiss at the Assisted Living Memory Care Groundbreaking Ceremony, August 3, 2021

The Memory Care Neighborhood is an addition to the existing Laurelwood Assisted Living building. Memory Care residents will be highly integrated with the greater Laurelwood community, including sharing meals in the Laurelwood Dining Room.

There’s So Much To Do at The Highlands

The Laurelwood Life Enrichment Team is busy creating an extensive activities plan for our Memory Care residents. It is our goal for all residents to live at their highest personal potential and to Enjoy Life! Activities take place throughout each day, in the evenings, and on weekends. Residents of The Highlands are as busy as they want to be!

Resident and member of The Highlands Resident Council smiling with shovel, ready to dig — Highlands resident and member of The Highlands Resident Council

Resident and member of The Highlands Resident Council standing with shovel along with Executive Director Lloyd Theiss — Highlands resident and member of The Highlands Resident Council along with Executive Director Lloyd Theiss

The Memory Care Neighborhood apartments will welcome residents starting May 2022.

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Memory Care Grand Opening

Laurelwood Memory Care Groundbreaking

There’s So Much To Do at The Highlands