The Glebe’s Memory Care Neighborhood Coming Soon!

The Glebe is on track to open its new memory care neighborhood in Roanoke Valley this fall, said Ellen D’Ardenne, The Glebe’s executive director.

“We expect construction to be completed by mid-September and will begin moving people in by the end of the month,” D’Ardenne said. “We’ve also begun hiring for a variety of positions to staff the center.” 

The Glebe will add approximately 15 new positions to staff the center, including med techs, LPNs and CNAs, as well as positions in dietary and housekeeping, D’Ardenne said. CNAs who work in The Chaplick Center will also be eligible for The Glebe’s 30/40 program, which allows CNAs to work six hours and be paid for eight. 

“We have had great success with the 30/40 program in our skilled nursing area,” D’Ardenne said. “Morale among staff is strong, and we are seeing improved clinical outcomes for residents. We are excited to offer this incentive to CNAs working in The Chaplick Center for memory care as well.” 

Designed to care for the unique needs of seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, The Chaplick Center will offer person-centered care and programming modeled after industry-leading concepts for people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, D’Ardenne said. The 14,800 square-foot neighborhood consists of four neighborhoods with five private resident rooms, to accommodate 20 residents. Resident rooms surround open and bright living and common areas consistent with a residential design approach. The design also includes a full “cook-to-order” kitchen, family-style dining, common living and activity areas, expansive exterior courtyard with patio and screened porches, and salon and spa.

The cost of construction totaled approximately 5 million dollars with funds provided primarily from the estate of June Chaplick, a former Glebe resident, as well as private donations from other Glebe residents, D’Ardenne said. Local architects SFCS designed The Chaplick Center with construction by G & H Construction.