The Terraces at Seacrest Village Introduces Journeys Memory Care Model

The Terraces at Seacrest Village, an assisted living community in Little Egg Harbor, has introduced Journeys Memory Care, a person-centered, comprehensive memory care neighborhood model. Designed by memory care experts, Journeys features a standardized approach to care delivery, practice and management.

The Journeys Memory Care model is available to clients of Marquis Health Consulting Services, which supports The Terraces at Seacrest Village. The Journeys-designated memory care neighborhood at Seacrest meets the new care model’s rigorous set of standards and criteria, which include benchmarks for the physical plant, evidence-based care delivery, caregiver experience and education, stage-specific life enrichment programming and dining, among others.

The Journeys program at The Terraces at Seacrest Village supports residents’ physical, emotional, cognitive and social needs, enabling them to maintain the highest level of function and independence in a safe and secure environment. Dedicated teams are trained and educated to communicate through validation, showing understanding, compassion and support as they join residents through the journey of each day.

“The Journeys Memory Care program is designed to meet the residents where they are at in their journey on a daily basis – while continually adapting to changing needs,” said Kelly Reilly, executive director of The Terraces at Seacrest Village. “We are excited to implement this memory care model, which reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering compassionate, person-centered care.”

Enhanced training for all Journeys team members – from housekeeping and maintenance to culinary staff, and others who interact in any way with residents – includes a 12-part Dementia Basics Education series, which meets or exceeds state and federal regulations. The training incorporates experiential virtual dementia training to further educate team members on how to best provide care to those living with the disease.

Leadership and Signature Programs Engage Residents

The Terraces at Seacrest Village recently welcomed Melanie Logue, APN, as its new, community-wide wellness director. In this role, Logue oversees wellness programming, supports staff, and collaborates with residents and families to deliver personalized, high-quality care. She brings extensive clinical experience from high-acuity, fast-paced healthcare environments and began her career at the affiliated Seacrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in 1994. Logue is pleased to return to the Seacrest family in this leadership role.

The community offers a wide range of signature life enrichment programs designed to foster meaningful group and one-on-one engagement for all residents. These include iN2L (It’s Never 2 Late), an easy-to-use touchscreen technology that brings personalized engagement through music, games, photos and activities tailored to each resident's individuals interests and abilities.

The senior living community also has implemented LifeLoop, a comprehensive technology platform that sparks a connection between family members and staff, elevates resident engagement, and fosters seamless and reliable communication between residents and their families. The Terraces at Seacrest Village also partners with Rendever, an innovative 3D virtual reality platform that provides a shared, immersive experience for residents.

The Terraces at Seacrest Village is located at 281 Mathistown Road in Little Egg Harbor. Residents enjoy an active, worry-free lifestyle in a warm, welcoming environment that includes beautifully appointed apartments, gourmet dining and an engaging mix of programming and activities. They also have access to the services they need, when they need them – including rehab care at Seacrest Rehab & Healthcare. To schedule a visit and tour, call 609-857-4141 or visit seacrestterraces.com for more information.

Marquis Health Consulting Services provides administrative consulting services to skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities along the Eastern Seaboard. The company’s “Care, anew” philosophy supports its mission to help clients transform industry processes, mindsets and outcomes. Marquis-supported senior living communities have access to tools, technologies and experience models designed to provide an engaging lifestyle that inspires residents to embrace each day with purpose and live life to its fullest.