SHINE® Memory Care at Heartis Village Peoria
Our Community is Nationally Recognized for Our Approach to Memory Care
SHINE® Memory Care is nationally recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association®, the leading voluntary health organization in the United States dedicated to Alzheimer’s care and research. This prestigious distinction is shared by only a select group of Memory Care providers across the country. We are thrilled to have earned our SHINE® certification and are excited to offer this exceptional program to residents in our community.
SHINE® is an innovative approach to memory care that promotes engagement, understanding, and a higher quality of life for individuals living with memory-related conditions. Our nurses and licensed nursing assistants receive ongoing education and specialized training in memory care, allowing them to create personalized care plans that honor each resident’s unique story, needs, and abilities. With SHINE®, you can have peace of mind knowing your loved ones are in compassionate, capable hands — receiving exceptional care that includes support tailored just for them.
What is the SHINE® Senior Living Memory Care Program?
At Heartis Village Peoria, residents experience a warm atmosphere where inviting common areas, elegant dining rooms, and state-of-the-art activity centers come together to foster a strong sense of community. For individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, compassion and structure are essential — and that’s exactly what our dedicated Memory Care team provides.
Our SHINE® Memory Care program offers long-term care in a safe and secure environment. Residents receive daily assistance with essential activities, ongoing medical monitoring, and personalized guidance to help them navigate each day with dignity and comfort.
With the expertise of specially trained professionals, the reassurance of 24/7 safety, and daily opportunities for social interaction, Heartis Village Peoria is here for you and your loved ones. Connect with our team today to find out how we can best support you.
SHINE® Memory Care
Discover Independence, Confidence, and Self-Esteem
- Celebrate every victory
- Focus on strengths, not flaws
- Encourage active engagement in all day-to-day activities
- Promote physical activity, mental concentration, and the maintenance of religious or social relationships
Discover New Dining Experiences
- Healthy, gourmet meals are provided
- Dining participation is encouraged, with assistance available as needed
- Residents focus on enjoying foods that are visually appealing, flavorful, and easy to handle
- "Food on the Run” — a program for people who have difficulty concentrating at mealtimes or who tend to wander
Discover Activities That Are Both Fun and Engaging
- Purposeful activities in small groups or on a one-to-one basis
- Activities geared towards residents’ present abilities and time of day
- Non-competitive, failure-free and age-appropriate activities
- Opportunities that are tailored to the attention spans of residents
Friendships and a Sense of Belonging
- Maintaining a full sense of control and independence requires both active engagement and support with personal care tasks
- Personal care activities affect how a person is perceived by peers, family, and friends
- Work or constructive activities provide people with a sense of value and achievement
- Friendships and enjoyment are nurtured through play or leisure activities, which enhance quality of life
Signature Offerings at Heartis Village Peoria
- "Daily Journey" — Providing purpose while building skills for daily living
- "Tune Into Me" — Creating a personalized jukebox
- "Culinary Creations" — Preparing recipes from the past
- "From Our Generation to Yours" — Intergenerational programming
- "Never Stop Exploring" — Connecting with the local community
- "It’s All Right" — Highlighting the individuality and creativity of each person
Our care partners undergo ongoing certified training to enhance their ability to support residents living with memory loss. These programs create immersive, strength-based environments that encourage meaningful moments of achievement for each individual.
Neighborhood Amenities and Services
- Spacious and bright living spaces, including an activity room, quiet room and living room
- Private dining for family and friends
- Caring, professional associates available 24/7 to offer personal and attentive care
- Highly trained and compassionate staff — peace of mind day and night
- Person-centered care — individualized way of life
- Focus on what the resident "Can Do" — promotes independence
- Physical, spiritual and social wellness — whole person well-being
- Individualized and large group events — socialization choices
- Access to secured outdoor courtyard
- Three delicious, nutritionally balanced meals each day — special diets available — and healthy snacks available around the clock
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Weekly housekeeping and linen services
- Music, art and pet therapy, which may assist with decreasing agitation
- Choice of daily life activities — catering to personal preferences to enjoy each day
- Individualized and large group event situations — socialization choices
- Landscaped outdoor space — fresh air to clear the mind
- Well-structured outdoor exploration and purposeful outings — life beyond community living
- Choice of daily life activities — catering to personal preferences to enjoy each day
- Family participation and partnership — continued bonding with loved one and team members
- Access to a care staff 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Daily innovative and research-based programming
- Family education and support groups