At Certus, we navigate wellness by using a compass known as SPINTM, which stands for Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Intellectual Wellness, and Nutritional Wellness. SPINTM provides a routine for optimal engagement throughout each day. This kind of dementia support offers residents a high quality of life through engaging in research-based routines that focus on habilitation: reinforcing what the individual can still do.
From social programs created to foster well-being, to our fitness programs developed in collaboration with Lynchburg College’s Beard Center on Aging, our commitment to providing each resident with SPINTM moments is unparalleled. Experience quality living and the Certus difference by keeping your MAPS® compass SPIN’ing!
Research shows that social connection stimulates the brain in a way that fosters 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 makes this easy for residents.
We work hard to give everyone ample opportunities to interact with their peers in healthy, stimulating, and rewarding ways.
There is a significant connection between physical activity and cognitive well-being.
Our Fit Moments® program inspires residents to engage in short bursts of exercise throughout each day.
Recent research shows that physical wellness slows down the signs and symptoms of memory loss by stimulating the brain.
Daily physical activity releases endorphins – happiness hormones — and stimulates more energy throughout the day.
Regular engagement in physical activity also reinforces muscle memory, making the important activities of daily life easier to perform.
Intellectual stimulation has been scientifically proven to foster changes in the brain, which helps reduce age-related and dementia-related decline.
We encourage our residents to learn new things, engage in in-depth conversations, and remain curious.
Recent research shows that people who remain intellectually involved have a greater chance of keeping their mind sharp.
Our engagement opportunities increase learning, stimulate conversations, and explore a wide variety of different subjects and topics.
We are what we eat! Research has shown that a diet built of ingredients known to support brain health such as fresh fruits, vegetables, key spices and lean protein sources can slow cognitive decline substantially and improve an individual’s independence with the activities of daily living.
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 some of their favorite meals.
Did you know sweet and tart are the last tastes we lose?
Our chefs use knowledge such as this to create menus that ensure our residents enjoy great taste while 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 changing the way memory care is done, leading the way in Florida and across the nation. Our affiliate, the Certus Institute (CI), offers nationally approved training to associates, family members, and community partners. As a standard, we require all of our staff to complete dementia certification and training to validate their skills and understanding of dementia.
In concert with the Certus Institute, our communities partner with like-minded organizations to enhance our services and ensure that we’re in touch with the most up to date research and findings. Some of our organization partners include the National Institute for Dementia Education (NIDE), Lynchburg College’s Beard Center on Aging, Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center, and The Byrd Alzheimer’s institute.
