Story Cottage memory care is expanding to meet the rising need for dementia and Alzheimer’s care. The new cottage will offer 12 rooms, maintain excellent staffing ratios, and continue to provide a warm, intimate environment for residents.
Why are memory care cottages needed?
Kristin Cherry: Diane, tell us about the need for these types of cottages for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Diane Kohan: Absolutely. It saddens us each day to see how great the need is, and we anticipate that need will only grow as baby boomers age. We’re so pleased to be able to open this cottage and offer 12 more rooms for residents who need memory care.
What about staffing in the new cottage?
Diane Kohan: Even though this cottage is a little larger, our wonderful staffing ratios will remain the same.
Kristin Cherry: This is a key differentiator compared to larger communities. The cottage will still feel small and intimate, with plenty of one-on-one interactions between staff and residents, and the same warm, homelike environment. Okay, great. Well, we’re looking forward to this opening.
Diane Kohan: Excellent. Thank you.
“Our wonderful staffing ratios will remain the same. The cottage will still feel small and intimate, with plenty of one-on-one interactions.”
— Diane Kohan, RN, Executive Director
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is there a growing need for memory care cottages?
As the population ages, especially with baby boomers, the demand for specialized dementia and Alzheimer’s care is increasing.
Will the new Story Cottage memory care location have the same staffing ratios?
Yes, the new cottage will maintain the same excellent staffing ratios, ensuring plenty of one-on-one care and a warm, intimate environment.
How many new rooms will the expanded cottage offer?
The new Story Cottage memory care location will offer 12 additional rooms for residents who need memory care.
Kristin Cherry
About the Author
Kristin has over 30 years of experience in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, with advanced degrees in Gerontology, Family Services, and Counseling. She has held leadership roles including Executive Director, Regional Sales Manager, Divisional Sales Manager, and VP of Sales and Marketing for several large companies. Kristin is also a recognized speaker on senior care topics, presenting throughout the Midwest on Alzheimer’s Disease, Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes, and Memory Care Programs.
She has received multiple awards, including the BGSU Gerontology Program Partnership Award and the Resident Director Best Practices Award, and has been recognized locally for her leadership in team development. Kristin is also President of the Indiana Kappa Delta Alumnae Association and actively consults with alumnae navigating senior care options for their loved ones.
Outside of work, Kristin and her husband, Dave, who have been married 33 years are dedicated Great Dane Rescue fosters, having fostered and placed nine dogs into loving homes. Kristin has a daughter, who just got married and works at Purdue. Follow her on LinkedIn.
