At Certus, we navigate wellness using SPIN®, our compass for Social, Physical, Intellectual, and Nutritional Wellness. SPIN® provides a research-based routine focused on habilitation, reinforcing what the individual can still do for optimal engagement throughout each day. This kind of dementia support offers residents a higher quality of life.
From social programs fostering well-being, to our fitness programs developed in collaboration with Lynchburg College’s Beard Center on Aging, our commitment to providing each resident with SPIN® moments is unparalleled. Experience quality living and the Certus difference by keeping your MAPS® compass SPIN’ing!”
Research shows that social connection stimulates continued cognition and emotional stability. Remaining socially engaged means developing new friendships and a sense of belonging by becoming actively involved with the community. Our caring, compassionate, and highly-trained associates make this easy for residents by providing ample opportunities to interact with their peers in healthy ways.
Our Fit Moments® program inspires residents to engage in short bursts of exercise throughout each day, slowing memory loss by stimulating the brain. Daily physical activity releases endorphins – happiness hormones — and stimulates more energy. Regular engagement in physical activity also reinforces muscle memory, making the important activities of residents' daily lives easier to perform.
Intellectual stimulation has been scientifically proven to help reduce age-related and dementia-related decline. Research shows that people who remain intellectually involved have a greater chance of keeping their mind sharp.
Through our engagement opportunities, residents have meaningful conversations, increase learning across a variety of different subjects and topics, and remain curious.
We are what we eat! A diet of ingredients that support brain health including fresh fruits, vegetables, key spices and lean proteins can slow cognitive decline substantially and improve independence during daily activities. At Certus, our nutritional wellness program offers entrees and snacks that are in line with this research. Our residents are encouraged to take part in brain-healthy cooking programs and menu planning to incorporate their favorite meals.
Did you know sweet and tart are the last tastes we lose? Our chefs use knowledge like this to create menus that ensure our residents enjoy great taste, while also nourishing their bodies for a full day of social, physical, and intellectual engagement.
No one reviews a company more thoroughly than a potential employee -and I have found ALL GREAT THINGS! Whether I accept a position here or not, I will be a word of mouth cheerleader for Certus for many years to come.
It’s a community of caregivers who truly care. There’s no need for me to single out a few outstanding employees, because it’s literally the entire staff! Every staff member is an expert at what they do. Upon moving in, the care team quickly got to know both of my parents and provided them with exactly the environment they needed. Unbeknownst to us, the facility my parents lived in prior to Certus was essentially neglecting them to the point of rapid decline. My mother, in particular, was suffering from malnutrition, dehydration, and medicine mismanagement. Certus quickly put her on a rigid schedule to ensure that she received precisely what she needed to thrive. She has made a remarkable turnaround since moving into Certus, so much so that she is now relocating an assisted living facility.
The Certus team is excellent when it comes to communicating with the family. They let us know what’s going on and if there’s anything we need to take care of. They handle everything from medication management to coordination with visiting physicians. The environment is clean, attractive, and cheery. It’s a joy to watch the staff interact with the residents with such genuine love. I cannot praise Certus enough – there’s no place quite like it.
Take a peek into our caring world for seniors. We blend warmth, new thinking, and tailored care to make senior living great. See the ways we brighten and enrich the lives of those with us.
Certus is transforming memory care in Florida and beyond. Through our affiliate, the Certus Institute, we provide nationally approved dementia training for associates, families, and community partners. Every team member completes dementia certification, ensuring expert care and understanding.
We also collaborate with leading organizations like the National Institute for Dementia Education (NIDE), Lynchburg College’s Beard Center on Aging, the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center, and The Byrd Alzheimer’s Institute – keeping us at the forefront of the latest research and best practices.
