Personalized Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Vivant Senior Living provides exceptional memory care services in vibrant, residential homes for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia in Central Florida. Located in beautiful neighborhoods, each of our welcoming homes has generous living space and areas for families and guests to visit. We provide 24/7 care, a safe, secure environment, home-cooked meals, enriching activities, housekeeping and linen service, medication management, well-appointed private and companion rooms, and personalized service.
Hear What People Are Saying
“This is a beautiful home with the best caregivers who take such special care of the residents. They treat them just like family and you can tell they actually love their jobs! My mother was taken care of & treated with respect.” -Debbie G.
“They not only ‘know’ my husband and his abilities, but they also attend to him in a timely and caring manner… The director is amazing and only a text or phone call away… Thank you, Vivant and staff, for everything you do!” -Lisa T.
“Great, safe home. Staff is super friendly, professional, and truly care for Mom…Highly recommend it for any family caring for a sick family member. Vivant alleviates a lot of the stress of this difficult situation.” -Paul K.
“Toured the facility and met with the team-very impressed with plans for personalized service and the attention to details. All with excellent experience and background in… memory care.” -Kelly H.
“If she had been able to choose where to live at this stage of her life, I truly believe this home would have been it!” -Janice S.
“While we will miss Mom dreadfully, we are filled with gratitude for everything that everyone at Vivant did for my mom. I want you to know that a day didn’t go by that I didn’t thank our good Lord for guiding us to Vivant.” -Piper S.
Health & Wellness
Our staff care for your loved one with dignity, patience, and compassion.
Resident enjoying “pet” cat therapy
Around-the-clock care by compassionate caregivers to address the personal and behavioral care needs of those with memory loss.
Assistance with daily activities such as eating, dressing, grooming, medication monitoring, bathing, toileting, incontinence, and mobility.
Caregivers trained in memory care and skilled at redirecting difficult behaviors or agitation associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
A secured community to prevent wandering that can sometimes occur with memory loss.
Our Care Team
We have a comprehensive team of expert caregivers and health care providers to ensure your loved one receives the best care possible. Our team includes primary care, home care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, neuropsychology, mobile imaging, and podiatry among others. Our health care providers visit your loved one in the comfort of our homes.
Administrator
Maria Best
Maria Best is responsible for managing our homes. Her energy, positive attitude, and compassionate heart make her an excellent part of our team. She started as a caregiver 15 years ago, worked her way up in senior care, and has been an assisted living administrator for seven years. Maria is always advocating for our residents, from tracking down physician orders to picking up someone’s favorite snack at the grocery store to working on the best schedules for our care team.
Medical Directors
Kelly Higgins, ARNP
Kelly Higgins is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) with over 20 years experience working in the field of geriatrics. She specializes in providing health care for patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Kelly makes personal visits to all of our homes and is available to address family concerns and questions. She is well known and respected for her quality care and excellent communication with patients, families, and other health care professionals. Kelly received her Masters of Science in Nursing from Andrews University along with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Russell Sage College.
Jason Salagubang, MD
Jason Salagubang, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine, who is also fellowship-trained in geriatrics. He has special training in caring for the elderly, assessing their functional and memory status, mobility, social needs, vision, and hearing, as well as attending to depression and nutrition screenings, advanced directives, and follow-up assessments.
Neuropsychologist
L. Russell Mavrides, Ph. D.
L. Russell Mavrides, Ph. D., specializes in the evaluation and treatment of dementia, strokes, and other forms of cognitive impairment. He has been practicing in the Orlando area since 1993. He works in conjunction with the patient’s primary care provider so that a comprehensive treatment plan can be established.
Wellness Coordinators
Our Wellness Coordinators help keep our care team, care plans, and home operations interconnected. Each has a passion for helping the elderly, and it shows in their commitment to keeping the residents safe and cared for, the homes clean and stocked, and shifts scheduled and filled.
Britney
Lorna
Terry
Caregivers
Our caregivers are compassionate, energetic, and dependable. They have extensive training in Alzheimer’s and dementia, are certified Medication Technicians, and trained in CPR and first aid. In addition, our caregivers go through substantial training on subjects such as infection control, safe food handling practices, and DNROs with on-going training and certifications throughout the year. Many of our caregivers choose to become CNAs, HHAs, and Certified Dementia Practitioners, a title representing highly specialized training.
Activities
Activities are important to the well-being of our residents.
Our primary goal as memory care providers is to provide quality care. Our activities are meant to contribute to this goal by helping our residents connect with each other, engage their minds, and recall feelings of familiarity.
We aim to provide an activity mid-morning which includes things like stretching and chair yoga. We also work to have an activity mid-afternoon which includes things like crafts, music and dancing, painting, puzzles, and games. In addition, we routinely take our residents for walks in the neighborhood according to each resident’s desire and ability.
Home cooked meal prepared at Vivant at Versailles
Dining
Welcome to the table!
Our delicious, dietitian-approved meals are home-cooked for your loved one. Everything is cooked in our open home kitchens with an aim to use as many fresh ingredients as possible with all-day snacks and familiar desserts. We even use herbs from our home gardens at several of our homes! Schedule your tour today→
Contact Us
Call (407) 543-2028 or click one of the options below. Find quick answers to frequently asked questions here.
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Vivant Senior Living caregiver with fresh muffins
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What training do your caregivers receive?
Our caregivers are certified Medication Technicians (med techs) and trained in CPR and first aid. In addition, our caregivers go through substantial training before starting work on subjects from infection control to Alzheimer’s and dementia to safe food handling practices to DNROs with ongoing training and certifications throughout the year. Many of our caregivers choose to become Certified Dementia Practitioners, a title representing highly specialized training.
What qualities do you look for in your caregivers? How do you screen them?
We look for compassionate, energetic, and dependable people. They have to pass a Level II background check and provide references and previous employer information for reference checks.
Do you accept Long-Term Care Insurance?
Yes, and we are happy to handle all of the care claims paperwork and periodic reporting requirements that go along with it.
Do you accept VA Aid and Attendance?
Veterans Affairs (VA) works directly with the veteran or the veteran’s power of attorney (POA), but this can be another useful resource to help cover a portion of care costs. If your loved one is a veteran or the spouse of a veteran, this is an option you should explore if you haven’t already. Please consult with an elder law attorney to determine if you are eligible.
Do you accept Medicaid?
Vivant Senior Living is enrolled in Simply Healthcare’s Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC) program. Payments received from Simply enrollees supplement total care costs. The family or resident is responsible for covering costs not covered by Simply. Please consult with an elder law attorney to determine if you are eligible.
Do you accept Medicare?
Medicare covers medical care for seniors, but does not cover long-term care including assisted living. However, all of our medical partners accept Medicare.
Can you recommend an elder law attorney?
Yes, we recommend Family First Firm. They are local, offer free consultations, and specialize in Medicaid eligibility, VA benefits, estate planning, guardianship, probate, and Social Security Disability.
Do you have caregivers that speak Spanish?
Yes, we have a wonderful and diverse team of caregivers including some caregivers that speak Spanish!
Have more questions? We’d love to talk. Call us at (407) 543-2028 or contact us online!