CURA, Inc. D/B/A Dolan Memory Care Homes Review

Highest vision and respect for elders with Alzheimers and Dementia in the St. Louis region.

When we made the difficult decision to place my mother in a residential care, our family was determined to find a facility we would all feel comfortable with. As soon as we toured Dolan Memory Care our decision was made!
The environment is a small, warm, homelike community geared towards allowing the residents to be as independent as possible. The staff helped facilitate the move by coming to my mother's home to meet her; assisting us with the logistics of the move; and most important- providing us all with compassionate emotional support at a very difficult time.
Now- a little over a year later - we are all so grateful for the kind and compassionate caregivers - and the peace of mind in knowing mom is receiving wonderful, personalized care. There are activities every day- she especially enjoys the musical performers! I would highly recommend Dolan Care Memory Homes for your loved one.

I do not at all recommend putting your loved one here. Not good care.

I worked there for almost 2 years and I loved the residents in my house but would not recommend putting your family members here due to several different reasons.

My Mom is taken care of very well at Lyon Dolan Memory Care Nursing Home. she is cared for as an individual and all her needs are met.She has a good life there and all the Care Partners are wonderful and take care of my Mom like she was their "Mom."

My husband, Jim, has been at one of the Dolan houses for six months, and we are extremely pleased. The staff have created an easy-going, friendly environment in the house he lives in, and have consistently treated Jim with kindness and respect. They have gone out of their way to help me keep Jim involved in as many of his former activities as possible, and have even welcomed his continuing to take music lessons on-site in the house. They provide truly resident-centered, individualized care. I feel very fortunate to have an organization in our area that provides cutting-edge memory care like Dolan, and would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a non-institutionalized model for their loved one.

My mom has been living in a Dolan home for over a year, and it has far exceeded my expectations. Dolan has provided a loving, happy environment for Mom where she continues to thrive. Moving Mom into a memory care home was such a difficult decision for my family; if we d known how easy the transition would be for her, we might have done it sooner. The Dolan staff provided everything needed for Mom to have a smooth transition as she moved into her new home. What I most appreciate about Dolan is how they customize the care for each resident in a small home setting. The staff is perceptive about tuning into Mom s particular habits and preferences and meeting her needs. They are kind, skilled, and a lot of fun. There is lots of laughter in Mom s house. The staff genuinely enjoys the residents and there is a family atmosphere that continues to impress and amaze me. My mom has always loved being outdoors, and she can come and go freely into the lovely, large patio and back yard. It is secure and safe, but she can go in and out of the patio door on her own with a feeling of freedom. The house is arranged for family living and doesn t have the institutional feel of other facilities. The residents watch television together in the living room, eat together around a big dining room table, and enjoy lots of daily activities. Mom has made friends with other residents, and that companionship means that she is never lonely. Musicians visit the house regularly for sing-a-longs that I often attend and enjoy with Mom. The rooms are bright, cheery, and decorated like a home. Holidays are celebrated in a big way with parties, food, and decorations that include the families of residents and staff. I am so grateful to Dolan for providing such superior care for Mom. Alzheimer s is a difficult disease, but thanks to Dolan my family continues to enjoy happy times with Mom. I never knew that it was possible for her to be so content as she lives with this disease. I m so grateful to Dolan for that!

My husband has been at Dolan (Tennant) for almost 3 years and very happy with the resident. The help are caring and always helpful. They have a lot of a activities and always encourage and welcome family involvement. My stress level has gone down knowing he is under good care. He was in a transition in homes before Dolan and the difference in care was unbelievable.

I feel incredibly fortunate to have found Dolan as a home for my mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. Dolan has provided a beautiful, safe, loving home for my mom and a warm, compassionate support system for me. Dolan sees to all of my mother's physical and emotional needs in a family-like setting where relationships are nurtured and residents are valued. Dolan staff members work as a team to create an atmosphere of caring and respect for the residents and their families. I am so appreciative to have the Dolan "family" in my life!

We found out about Dolan homes from our internist. After having had a horrible experience at another "memory care" facility,we were skeptical.
The tour & meeting with Allison Dolan assured me this was the perfect place for my 96 year old mother. I was very impressed with the home like atmosphere & the very low caregiver to resident ratio available. My mother has returned to her sweet & funny personality she was, prior to a hospital/rehab stay & previous mentioned facility. We are so grateful for Dolan in assisting mom (& us) through this period in her life.

We found Dolan memory care after we were told that our local memory care facility could not manage our mothers care. It has been an absolute blessing! Mom is getting so much one on one attention now and her behaviors are so much better. They really do care about their residents. The staff is like family to our family now.

I do not recommend the Dolan Homes. Yes, the facilities are more homelike than most senior care facilities, and the daily staff very caring. The problem is the staff doctor who Dolan uses exhibited very questionable conduct in connection with my friend, a resident there. Basically, the physician failed to treat for over two weeks a severly swollen foot and, during the same period, did not prescribe the proper antibiotics for a urinary tract infection. Even though it was obvious that my friend was declining rapidly, the doctor refused to admit my friend to the hospital until it was basically "over". Her family and I, and the staff at the home, protested that she should have been admitted much sooner, to no avail. Basically, it appears to me, that my friend entered the home in excellent physical condition and within about three months was dead from a common infection.

Do Not Work Here Management don t care about staff .. And you ll be underpaid and overworked

I researched several places and found Dolan Homes to be the very best for many reasons. The homes are new and spacious. There are maybe 10-15 residents per house. The homes are very clean and engaging. There is always something to do. My uncle enjoys interacting with people but also likes to watch sports by himself if a good game is on. He can do both at Dolan. I think the environment Dolan offers has helped Bob stay engaged with life. Mary Kate and Ellen are doing an incredible job!

I think Dolan is a very good memory care center. Very compassionate and loving to their residence

Dolan Memory Care has a home-like atmosphere, but with the accessibility and security that keeps residents safe. The small group homes are arranged as a neighborhood with wonderful (secure) patios and porches. The care partners learn the best way to interact with each resident to help them remain calm and happy, even when they are confused. They prepared us (and themselves) well for the difficult transition period. Care partner turnover has been very low in our house, so they know us and we know them. That is definitely the key to stable day-to-day life for the residents and peace of mind for family.