Vinson Hall Retirement Community provides expert and compassionate care to people with memory loss. The Sylvestery, Vinson Hall’s memory care community, was purpose-built for memory care. It has four interior courtyards that are surrounded by looping window-lined corridors designed to accommodate the wandering behavior that often accompanies dementia. These courtyards offer residents safe access to nature while also letting in natural light to all areas of the building.
Licensed and trained staff at The Sylvestery provide round-the-clock care for those who are still active but require specialized support. Residents participate in activities tailored to engage people with dementia. There are group gatherings in the cozy, light-filled solarium and quiet moments in the sensory oasis room, a soothing sanctuary of imagery, sounds, textures and scents that encourage relaxation. At The Sylvestery, every moment can present an opportunity for meaning and comfort.
A Sylvestery family member shared, “I was struck by the caring, gentleness, patience and camaraderie of all the staff who work with the residents. The Sylvestery may have won a prize for its wonderful design, but it is the staff who truly excel. They are the heart and soul of the community. My mom was in very good hands, literally and figuratively. Thank you for the peace of mind and reduced stress.”
As a Life Plan Community, Vinson Hall offers independent living with access to a continuum of care. These levels include assisted living, skilled nursing and rehab, memory care and in-residence home care.
Vinson Hall Retirement Community has an Employee Caring Fund that supports staff when they are faced with unexpected expenses. Created with seed money from a Sylvestery family member and increased by many additional generous donations, the Employee Caring Fund has distributed more than $400,000 to staff in need.