Trusting someone else to care for a parent with dementia is not a small leap of faith. You are not just choosing a building, you are choosing the people who will sit with your mother when she is confused, or coax your father to eat when he has forgotten how hungry he is. At The Sarah House in Ormond Beach, our memory care community was built around that responsibility. We have been doing this work for twenty years, and trust is not something we ask families to hand over on day one. We earn it, day after day.
Families trust The Sarah House’s memory care in Ormond Beach because caregivers are on site around the clock, meals are homestyle cooked, private and semi-private rooms feel familiar, and daily communication with 9am to 9pm visiting hours keeps families closely informed throughout every phase of dementia care.
What Makes Families Trust The Sarah House With Memory Care
Trust in memory care is not built on one big promise. It comes from dozens of small, consistent details, from who answers the phone at night to what shows up on the dinner table. Here is what that looks like inside our community.
Two Decades of Doing This the Same Way
We opened our doors twenty years ago, as of April 2026, and our approach has not changed just because it might be easier to cut corners. Our Old Tomoka Road community provides specialized care for every phase of dementia and Alzheimer’s, in the same building families have trusted since we started.
Staff Who Are Present, Not Just On Call
Our caregivers are on site around the clock, not reachable from somewhere else. They manage medication and assist with daily needs, and every one of them comes through a hiring process that is genuinely stringent, with a lengthy interview and every state requirement met before they join our team. What matters most to us is simple. A caregiver needs a big heart and a warm smile, because that is what your parent actually feels.
Meals Made to Feel Familiar
Residents in memory care are served homestyle cooked meals, and our caregivers offer as needed dining assistance for anyone who needs help eating or staying hydrated. A familiar meal can reach someone with dementia in a way that words sometimes cannot.
Days Built Around Dignity, Not Just Supervision
We build our daily routines around a resident’s dignity and independence, not only their safety. Activities are mentally stimulating and tailored to the individual, and daily regimens include physical activity along with experiences meant to engage all five senses.
A Room That Still Feels Like Theirs
Every resident has a private or semi private room, complete with complementary furniture, bedding, and linens, along with access to hair and beauty services. Familiar comfort matters even more when memory does not always cooperate.
Doctors Your Family Already Knows
We welcome visiting physicians, a podiatrist, lab services, home health, and hospice care directly into our memory care community. Residents are welcome to continue with their own health care providers instead of starting over with an unfamiliar team, and families tell us that continuity brings real reassurance.
Families Who Are Never Left Guessing
We keep families close through communication that does not wait for a scheduled call, weekly and daily updates, and family meetings whenever you ask for one. Visiting hours run from 9am to 9pm, and if a resident names you as their essential caregiver, you get at least two more hours of visitation on top of that.
Conclusion
Reading about memory care only goes so far. We invite you to see our community in person, meet the caregivers who would be looking after your parent, and ask us anything that is still on your mind. Schedule a tour of our memory care community, or call us directly at (386) 267-8012.
FAQs
What makes memory care at The Sarah House different from standard assisted living?
Our Old Tomoka Road community offers specialized care for every phase of dementia, with staff on site around the clock and daily activities built around dignity and independence.
How are meals handled for residents with memory loss?
Residents are served homestyle cooked meals, and caregivers offer as needed dining assistance for anyone who needs help eating or staying hydrated.
Will my family still be kept informed the same way?
Yes. We provide 24 hour communication, weekly and daily updates, and family meetings on request, along with visiting hours from 9am to 9pm.
Can my parent keep their current doctor in memory care?
Yes. We welcome visiting physicians, podiatry, home health, lab, and hospice providers, and residents may continue with their own care team.