The Burnham Family Memory Care Residence at Avery Heights is a transformation of a former 10,000 sf independent living wing into a secure 20 unit assisted living neighborhood for seniors suffering from dementia. 25% of the interior space is a dedicated to a day lit social living/dining/kitchen space with access to an expansive outdoor patio and garden. Interior features include a fireplace, sitting area, country kitchen, two private Activity Rooms, a large communal dining table and more private two and four person tables. The interior finishes and lights are designed to provide a familiar warm sense of home while compensating for deteriorating eyesight in older adults with higher levels of light and contrasting floor to wall surfaces. The outdoor space includes a large patio for socializing, a meandering walking path for exercise and garden gazebo for reflection and rest. Plants are a carefully selected mixture of native species that offer a variety of textures, colors, and scents to stimulate the senses.