SHINE® Memory Care
We're Nationally Recognized for Our Approach to Senior Living Memory Care
The SHINE® Memory Care program at Spring Cypress Senior Living has been awarded with a Certificate of Recognition by the Alzheimer’s Association®, which is one of the United States’ leading health organizations when it comes to with Alzheimer’s research.
Among a select group of nationally recognized memory care programs, SHINE® utilizes science to enhance quality of life, comprehension skills, and engagement capabilities for seniors facing Alzheimer’s and dementia, along with other memory conditions. At our community, you or your loved one will be surrounded by caring, well-trained team members who provide heartfelt, whole-person care.
What is the SHINE® Senior Living Memory Care Program?
Caring for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease requires a personalized approach that supports their unique needs. In our community, residents receive supervised care, assistance with daily living, and medical monitoring. Staff members thoughtfully provide activities that give each day a sense of purpose and excitement.
At Spring Cypress Senior Living, our SHINE® Memory Care program provides the specialized, one-of-a-kind support your loved one deserves. Centered around six key points of focus, our comprehensive approach ensures that each resident’s care plan is specifically tailored to their needs, abilities, and life story.
Our exclusive SHINE® Memory Care program emphasizes:
- Communication – An effective communication chain connects families, community members, and care providers
- Staff training – Every SHINE® employee undergoes specialized holistic training and receives official certification to provide the best care
- My Story – A customized "My Story" book is an integral part of each resident's care plan, as it celebrates their lived experiences and identity
- Dining – Our dining programs make use of science to enhance appetite, awareness, participation, and interaction
- Life improvement – Goal-oriented enrichment via sensory experiences, relaxed and quiet moments, and one-on-one and group activities
- Neighborhood design – Designed with convenience, safety, health, happiness, and security in mind
The SHINE® Senior Living Memory Care Program

Self-Esteem, Confidence, and Independence
- Recognize every success — big or small
- Inspire proactive participation in daily activities
- Emphasize strengths over limitations
- Promote physical fitness, cognitive activity, and religious and social involvement
Dining Delights
- Offer nutritious gourmet food to improve health
- Encourage proactive participation at meals, with assistance if required
- Eat meals with focus and intent, within a relaxing setting
- Provide “Food on the Run” for residents who may not be able to sit through traditional mealtimes
- Organize goal-oriented activities one-to-one or in a group
- Customize activities based on members’ capabilities and the time of day
- Facilitate activities that are age-appropriate and in which everyone wins
- Curate activities that are compatible with members’ attention span
Friendships and Belonging
- Celebrate proactive participation and provide support in daily activities to maintain autonomy and independence
- Encourage self-care habits so members can be their best selves
- Organize productive activities or work, to give a sense of self-worth and success
- Create social opportunities to foster camaraderie