Frequently Asked Questions

Our Connections memory care program sets Pegasus Landing of North Riverside apart. Founded by Dr. Sandra Petersen and rooted in neuroplasticity research, Connections takes an individualized, evidence-based approach to dementia care built on principles of Connect, Move, and Learn. Each resident receives support from Connections Academy-trained team members in a secure, purposeful environment. Families comparing Fort Worth memory care options can see how Connect, Move, and Learn works during a tour.

Memory care at Pegasus Landing of North Riverside is specialized dementia care in a secure, single-story community designed specifically for residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Our memory care services include daily programming for all stages of dementia, personalized assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, brain-healthy meals, and individualized care plans that support each resident’s quality of life.

• Memory care communities like Pegasus Landing of North Riverside focus exclusively on dementia care in a secure environment, with behavioral management for wandering and agitation and 24-hour supervision from trained team members. Memory care could be the right fit when cognitive decline makes independent or assisted living difficult to manage.
• Assisted living communities provide support with daily activities for seniors who are largely independent but need help with medication management, bathing, dressing, or other daily care tasks. These communities are designed for seniors without significant cognitive impairment.
• Nursing homes in Fort Worth, TX, provide skilled nursing care, including round-the-clock medical care and rehabilitation services for individuals with significant health issues. Nursing homes focus primarily on treating medical conditions, as opposed to managing the behavioral, social, and cognitive needs of those living with dementia.

Pegasus Landing of North Riverside offers memory care only. Families weighing memory care vs. nursing home care or touring nursing homes near Fort Worth can talk with our team to determine whether memory care is the right option for their loved one’s situation.

The cost of memory care in Fort Worth, TX, varies based on the level of care needed. The base rate typically covers meals, daily engagement, 24-hour supervision, utilities, housekeeping, and laundry. Care services are based on your loved one’s individual care plan, which is reassessed as needs change, and our team members communicate openly with families about any updates. Contact our team for current pricing and availability at Pegasus Landing of North Riverside.

Families often use long-term care insurance, veterans benefits, and life insurance conversions to help offset the cost of care. Our article on senior tax credits covers additional ways some families can save on the costs of long-term care. Contact our memory care specialist to review your situation and walk through the payment options available to your family.

This information should not replace financial advice. If you wish, please talk with your financial advisor regarding your own budgeting and planning.

The specific ratio varies by time of day and residents’ needs, but certified team members are on-site 24 hours a day to provide personalized, attentive dementia care. Our team members are Connections Academy graduates specifically trained in behavioral management and person-centered dementia care.

Our single-story community includes secure courtyards with walking paths, where residents can take supervised strolls outdoors. Our team knows how to respond with compassion when a resident becomes agitated, no longer recognizes a loved one, or experiences other behavioral changes. Aromatherapy and music contribute to programming designed to elevate mood and reduce agitation. Families seeking dementia care in Fort Worth can learn more in our article on sundowning.

This information should not replace medical advice. Talk with your doctor regarding any issues you may experience, especially if you suspect memory loss, Alzheimer’s, or other forms of dementia.

A dementia diagnosis is an emotional experience for the whole family. At Pegasus Landing of North Riverside, our Connections memory care program provides resources for family members too, including monthly dementia care support groups, regular family conferences, and Dementia Live. This program helps family members understand cognitive impairment firsthand so they can better help their loved one in the months and years ahead. Visit our family resources page for articles on costs, caregiving, moving to memory care, and more.

Residents must be 62 years or older to live in the memory care neighborhood. If your loved one is younger and living with early-onset Alzheimer’s, please speak with our team to learn more about your next steps.

The move-in process at Pegasus Landing of North Riverside begins with a personalized tour and consultation to understand your loved one’s current stage of dementia and care needs. We know this decision is difficult, so we take time to answer questions honestly and help you understand what to expect. Once you’re ready, we assist with paperwork, coordinate the move-in date, and help your loved one settle into their new suite with familiar items from home. Our downsizing guide can help you decide what to bring.

Our suites are not furnished, so you can bring your own furniture and personal items for comfort and familiarity. Photographs, favorite blankets, and other meaningful belongings can help a new suite feel like home, reducing confusion during the transition. Explore the options for private suites, private deluxe suites, or companion suites on our floor plans page.

The community provides supervised transportation to medical appointments and outings, as appropriate for each resident’s abilities. Trained team members who understand dementia care accompany residents on every trip. Learn more about transportation options for seniors near Tarrant County.

Family pets are welcome to visit in designated areas with prior approval, and residents take part in regular pet therapy programming.

Our community is at 6621 N. Riverside Drive in Fort Worth, near the Stoneglen at Fossil Creek neighborhood and close to I-35W and I-820. Families coming from Keller, Haltom City, Watauga, and across Tarrant County find our location convenient for Alzheimer’s care support in North Fort Worth. Medical City Alliance, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance, and Medical City North Hills are a short drive away.

We can email or mail you a packet of detailed information about our community, including pricing and floor plans. Virtual tours and video calls can help you meet the team and see the memory care neighborhood from home without making a long drive. If you live nearby, you can book an in-person tour at a time that works for you.