Memory Care and Retirement Communities
Technology that grows with residents, from independent living to memory care
Retirement and memory care communities support people through changing needs. We help you add equipment and technology that respect each resident’s choices and ease the work of your staff.
What community leaders work through
Independence, safety, and staffing, balanced
Tap a challenge.
Keeping independence
Routines in their own apartments, as long as they choose.
- Reminders and easy calling
- Daily living equipment
Memory support with dignity
Familiar cues instead of more restrictions.
- Picture cues and lighting changes
- Set up with the care team and family
Family peace of mind
Clear updates for the people residents choose.
- CompassCare for authorized family
- Only what the resident allows
Staff time
Technology should save steps, not add screens.
- Alerts to designated roles
- Training around your shifts
Planned for the hard day
Outages, severe weather, evacuations.
- Plans built with our emergency response and preparedness experts and clinicians
- Clear roles for staff and families
What GMA provides
Starting with residents and their goals
- Daily living equipmentMobility, bathing, and home access.Equipment →
- Enabling technologyReminders, picture cues, smart home, easy calling.Learn more →
- Gentle awarenessFall-related notifications and leaving-area awareness, by agreement. Optional.MyCompass →
- ImplementationSetup, staff training, and follow-up.How it works →
Illustrative examples
What this can look like
Composites. Not real residents, communities, or results.
A morning routine, own apartment
- GoalKeep the routine without daily check-ins
- ChallengeSmall things start to slip
- ApproachSpoken reminders and easy calling to chosen family
- BenefitIndependence on the resident’s terms
Familiar cues in the neighborhood
- GoalFind the dining room and feel oriented
- ChallengeHallways look alike
- ApproachPicture cues and lighting changes
- BenefitCalm orientation instead of restriction
Set up with the care team and family.
- 1Start with the residentGoals, routines, comfort with technology.
- 2ExploreWhat fits, starting small.
- 3ConfigureWith each resident and your policies.
- 4TrainStaff, residents, and families.
- 5AdjustAs needs change.
Autonomy and responsibility
Resident choices come first
Supports are set up with each resident, including what family and staff can see.
Awareness, not prevention
- Fall-related notifications give awareness
- Leaving-area awareness only by agreement
- Never used to track residents
See MyCompass security.
Your community owns operations
- Care decisions and staffing stay with you
- Your team responds under your policies
- GMA supplies and supports the technology
Assurance materials on request.
Paying for it
Paying for supports
The right route varies by state, program, and person.
- Community purchaseCommunities often buy directly.
- Private payMany residents pay privately.
- Medicaid waiverSome participants, in Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado.
- TRICARETRICARE-authorized non-network provider.
See the coverage map. The program, plan, or payer decides coverage. We cannot promise funding, eligibility, or payment.
Talk with us about technology for your community
Tell us about your community and the residents you serve. We can help you find a practical starting point that respects residents’ choices.
Talk With Us About Your CommunityPlease don’t include personal or health information about anyone in your first message.
Person-centered technology, equipment, services, and ongoing support. Every recommendation begins with the person.
Office: 122 S. Main St., St. Charles, MO 63301
Mailing: 119 S. Main St., St. Charles, MO 63301
314-266-2678
info@graymattersalliance.com
