Georgetown Living
Certified Alzheimer's and memory care in a home-like setting
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- Only 16 residents per building for individualized care and smaller family-like environment
- Medicare-certified home health agency on-site, rare for assisted living communities
- Beauty salon on-site every Wednesday
- Pet therapy with farm animals, plus visiting pet therapy clubs
- 15-acre grounds with safe walking loops and gardening areas
- Serves multiple towns: Georgetown, Sun City, Round Rock, Liberty Hill, Cedar Park, Leander, North Austin, Hutto, Pflugerville, Williamson County
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About Georgetown Living
Georgetown Living is a certified Alzheimer's and memory care facility specializing exclusively in dementia care. Founded by healthcare professionals with expertise in aging and neurological conditions, the community is led by Dr. Char Hu and a team trained in dementia-informed care. The 16-resident home uses a thoughtfully designed layout with color-coded doors and open floor plans to reduce confusion and promote safety, centered on the philosophy that residents receive individualized care as part of a family rather than a facility. Georgetown Living operates two small buildings, both designed for residents progressing through stages of Alzheimer's disease, with staff trained in redirection techniques, mobility assistance, and feeding support. The facility is one of the few in the area with an on-site Medicare-certified home health agency providing physical, occupational, and speech therapy plus skilled nursing.
Daily activities blend social engagement, physical exercise, and mental stimulation, including music, pet therapy, gardening, and art. Amenities include a petting zoo with longhorns, sheep, goats and donkeys, an on-site beauty salon open Wednesdays, sheltered outdoor areas, and fifteen acres for safe walking. The community serves not just Georgetown residents but families from Sun City, Round Rock, Liberty Hill, Cedar Park, Leander, North Austin, and surrounding Williamson County, offering aging-in-place care through all disease stages.
Families consistently report that Georgetown Living maintains a calm, responsive environment where residents are known by name and staff are accessible. The facility's licensing reflects its focus: it holds both an Assisted Living license and separate Certified Dementia Care certification, a distinction not all memory care facilities pursue. Monthly staff training, ongoing education in dementia care, and a staffing ratio of 1:5 during waking hours support consistent, skilled care.
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Questions people ask
What's the difference between assisted living and nursing homes?
Assisted living facilities provide help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, meals, and medication in a home-like setting with emphasis on independence and dignity. Nursing homes provide round-the-clock medical care with licensed nurses and doctors. Georgetown Living is an assisted living facility with on-site skilled therapy and nursing, specializing in Alzheimer's care.
Why is Certified Alzheimer's care different from regular memory care?
Certified Alzheimer's facilities meet stricter Texas state regulations requiring specialized staff training in dementia care, dementia-specific activities, secure facility design, and electronic door locks. Non-certified memory care facilities may not use the word Alzheimer's in advertising and face fewer oversight requirements. Georgetown Living holds both licenses by choice.
What's the staffing ratio at Georgetown Living?
During most waking hours, Georgetown Living maintains a 1:5 staffing ratio, meaning one staff member per five residents. This includes nursing, therapy, administrative, and activity staff. Texas state law does not set a specific minimum ratio for assisted living, making Georgetown Living's ratio notably attentive.
Does Georgetown Living accept residents from other towns?
Yes. Georgetown Living serves families throughout Central Texas, including Sun City, Round Rock, Liberty Hill, Cedar Park, Leander, North Austin, Hutto, Pflugerville, Williamson County, and Travis County. Families often choose the facility when they want a smaller, dementia-focused community close enough for regular visits.
Can Georgetown Living care for residents with advanced Alzheimer's?
Yes. Staff are trained to assist residents who require wheelchairs, total bathing assistance, and feeding support. The facility emphasizes that caregivers should be proficient in handling all disease stages, not just early Alzheimer's, and provides the training and resources to do so.
What training do caregivers at Georgetown Living receive?
All staff receive state-mandated training plus additional on-the-job education in Georgetown Living's dementia care methodology. The facility holds mandatory monthly training meetings focusing on redirection techniques and current research in Alzheimer's care. This ongoing education exceeds Texas state minimums.
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