Assisted Living / Memory Care at Whitney Place - Tapestry
Everyday Comfort, Connection, and Peace of Mind
Tapestry Memory Care neighborhoods provide a secure, thoughtfully designed environment where individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia feel safe, valued, and engaged. Our approach incorporates the Six Dimensions of Wellness: physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and social, to support each resident’s overall well-being. Our expert teams honor personal histories, routines, and interests while offering therapeutic activities that spark connection and joy. With specialized care plans, compassionate staff, and a focus on dignity, residents experience meaningful moments and the highest quality of life possible.
Personal and Purposeful Days at Whitney Place/Tapestry
- Alzheimer’s & dementia-focused care
- Consistent caregivers & routines
- Music, art & sensory programs
- Secure design with outdoor access
- Family education & communication
- Calm, respectful environment
- Ongoing assessments & individualized care plans
- Memory-supportive dining
- Multi-disciplinary dementia care team
Meet Diane Tonelli, Our Dementia Care Expert
With more than 30 years of experience in occupational therapy and dementia care, Diane leads the design, training, and clinical oversight of SALMON’s Tapestry Memory Care Program across our continuum.
- Director of Tapestry, SALMON Health & Retirement (2016–Present)
- Certified Dementia Practitioner Trainer (CDP)
- Dementia LIVE™ Coach
- Graduate Certificate in Aging & Management Services – UMass Boston
- Licensed Occupational Therapist, Massachusetts
The Tapestry Difference
Mission
The mission of the Tapestry Memory Care Program is to provide compassionate, person-centered care that promotes dignity, safety, comfort, purpose, and the highest possible quality of life for each Resident.
Philosophy
The Tapestry Memory Care Program is built on the belief that exceptional memory care weaves together compassionate care, meaningful engagement, familiar routines, supportive relationships, and individualized programming. We recognize that every Resident’s journey is unique, focusing on each person’s strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences while preserving dignity, independence, and choice. Through ongoing assessments, we tailor care and services to each Resident’s evolving needs, interests, and capabilities.
Special Care Residence
Our Tapestry neighborhoods at Whitney Place are designated as Special Care Residences and are home to our Tapestry Memory Care Program. These neighborhoods provide a secure, home-like environment designed specifically for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Staff Qualifications and Training
Services are provided by licensed and qualified professionals and trained resident care staff who meet all applicable Massachusetts Assisted Living requirements. Staff assigned to the Tapestry Memory Care Program receive specialized orientation and ongoing education in dementia care that not only meets but exceeds AGE regulatory requirements, including person-centered care, communication techniques, understanding dementia-related behaviors, resident safety, meaningful engagement, and resident rights.
Explore Our Assisted Living Memory Care Locations
Our Tapestry Memory Care neighborhoods are thoughtfully designed across Massachusetts to provide a safe, nurturing environment for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. With compassionate support, personalized routines, and engaging activities, residents experience comfort, dignity, and meaningful connection every day.
To Your Frequently Asked Questions
Personal care, meals, housekeeping, maintenance, utilities, and engaging daily activities.
Those who want independence with just the right amount of help—like bathing, dressing, or medication reminders.
Those experiencing memory loss who benefit from a secure environment, predictable daily routines, and caregivers trained to support cognitive changes with compassion and dignity.
Yes. We offer companion suites and flexible layouts for shared living.
Our family-owned approach combines compassionate support, wellness programming, and access to our full continuum of care.
Yes. Licensed nurses and trained caregivers are on site 24/7 for peace of mind.
Yes. Chef-prepared meals are included in both Assisted Living and Memory Care. Assisted Living residents enjoy restaurant-style dining, while Memory Care residents dine together in a shared neighborhood setting that supports routine, comfort, and social connection, with assistance available as needed.
Of course. Each apartment is ready to make your own with personal décor and furnishings.
We design calendars around resident interests—fitness, learning, art, music, and community outings—while adapting programming for cognitive support when needed.
Yes. Our Memory Care neighborhoods are secure and thoughtfully designed to promote safety, reduce confusion, and allow residents to move freely and comfortably within a protected environment.
Memory Care offers specialized support for individuals with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, including enhanced supervision, structured daily routines, and staff trained in cognitive care.
Contact our Advisory Center for details, pricing, or to schedule a visit.
Support for Every Stage of the Journey
Connect with us to explore your Memory Care needs and see how SALMON can help.