Supportive Living serving St. Clair and Madison County, Illinois since 2011
At Knollwood Caseyville, we believe that a dementia diagnosis should never define a person’s value, abilities, or potential for meaningful engagement. That’s why our Memory Care program is built around the Montessori Method for Dementia Care®, an innovative, evidence-based approach that focuses on each resident’s strengths rather than their limitations.
Our Montessori-trained team creates opportunities for residents to remain active participants in their daily lives, fostering independence, purpose, confidence, and connection at every stage of the dementia journey.
Rather than simply providing care, we create an environment where residents can continue to learn, contribute, engage, and experience joy.
Montessori-Trained Caregivers
Our team has received specialized training in the Montessori approach to dementia care, allowing them to provide support that is personalized, respectful, and empowering.
This person-centered philosophy recognizes that individuals living with dementia retain many abilities and can continue to lead meaningful lives when given the right opportunities and environment.
By understanding each resident’s life story, interests, routines, and strengths, our caregivers create daily experiences that promote:
Every interaction is designed to help residents feel valued, capable, and respected.
The Montessori approach encourages participation in activities that are meaningful, familiar, and tailored to each individual’s abilities and interests.
Residents enjoy a variety of enriching experiences, including:
These experiences help residents stay connected to themselves, their peers, and the world around them.
Residents living with dementia can continue to learn, connect, contribute, and experience joy when care focuses on their remaining abilities rather than their losses.
At Knollwood Caseyville, Memory Care is about more than safety and support. It’s about helping residents experience each day with purpose, connection, and joy.
Through our Montessori-inspired approach, specially trained staff, innovative engagement tools like the Tovertafel™, and a deep commitment to person-centered care, we create a welcoming community where every resident is recognized for who they are and empowered to live life as fully as possible.
Schedule a visit today to learn how our unique approach to Memory Care can make a difference for your loved one.
One of the many unique tools we use in our Memory Care neighborhood is the Tovertafel™, an award-winning interactive light projection system designed specifically for individuals living with cognitive challenges.
Using colorful projections and engaging games on a table surface, the Tovertafel encourages movement, social interaction, curiosity, and joyful moments of connection.
Residents are naturally drawn to the experience as they:
The Tovertafel is just one example of how we combine innovative technology with compassionate care to create enriching daily experiences for our residents.
Dementia affects more than the individual living with the disease—it impacts the entire family.
At Knollwood Caseyville, we partner closely with families every step of the way. Through open communication, education, guidance, and compassionate support, we help loved ones navigate the challenges of dementia while maintaining meaningful connections with the people they cherish most.
We believe families are an essential part of the care team, and we are committed to providing support throughout the journey.
With more than 6 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, the need for specialized, evidence-based memory care is more important than ever to ensure individuals get the precise support they need.
Research shows that Montessori-based dementia programming increases constructive engagement and encourages positive social interactions. It has also been proven to help reduce responsive behaviors. (Source: Camp, C.J., Montessori Methods for Dementia Care)
When individuals living with dementia participate in meaningful, person-centered activities, they experience improved moods, higher levels of engagement, and a significantly greater overall quality of life.
Tovertafel™ is a specialized interactive game system designed specifically for cognitive care. Studies have shown that utilizing Tovertafel™ increases social interaction, boosts physical activity, and creates beautiful moments of joy for individuals living with dementia.