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Iris Memory Care is the residential alternative to traditional assisted living.

We have locations in Edmond, OK; Rowlett, TX; Turtle Creek, TX; Nichols Hills, OK; NW Oklahoma City, OK; and Tulsa, OK. At Iris Memory Care, we believe that our expertise and specialized knowledge of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia combined with our heartfelt compassion create the best quality of life for your loved one. From the moment you walk through our front door, you'll feel like you're in a single-family home with familiar sights, soothing sounds, and homey aromas, providing an easier transition for your loved one. For respite care, short-term stays, or long-term stays, Iris Memory Care welcomes you and your loved one with compassion, dignity, and all the comforts of home. Iris Memory Care of Edmond, OK offers a broad range of Memory Care services and robust activities to support your loved ones wellbeing.

10/29/2026

Iris Memory Care Witches & Wizards of Edmond 2026 🧙🔮🧹🕸️🪬📜🗡️

10/24/2026

💜 When dementia care is taking up so much of your day, it can be hard to know where to turn first. Adult day services may offer supervision, activities and support while giving family caregivers time to work, rest or take care of life’s other needs. And when your loved one needs support beyond daytime care, learning what residential memory care offers can help you compare the next step.

🔗 Tap the link in our COMMENTS to read the complete guide!

10/22/2026

🧼💧For someone living with cognitive loss, a shower or bath isn't always perceived as a relaxing routine. The rushing sound of water, cold air and sudden loss of clothes can feel like an overwhelming physical threat.

⭐Tips for a calmer hygiene routine:
- Warm the room beforehand: Cold air triggers immediate muscular tension and resistance.
- Keep their body covered: Use warm, dry towels to keep non-washed areas covered during the process.
- Use a handheld shower sprayer: Avoid running water directly over their face, which can induce panic.

💬 What small changes have made daily routines easier for your family?

10/18/2026

🎵 Music is often described as a back door into the brain. Remarkably, the neural networks responsible for musical memory are among the last areas damaged by Alzheimer’s disease.
Even when a loved one has difficulty speaking or recognizing names, hearing a favorite song from their youth can instantly light up their eyes, spark movement and bring back clear emotional connection. 💜

10/15/2026

We had a WILD amount of fun recently due to a visit from Extreme Animals courtesy of our friends at Frontier Hospice! They will bring animals to you, teach you about them, and then (arguably the best part” you get to pet or hold them!!

It was so much fun as residents in both houses got the chance to meet different animals like a python, baby kangaroo, chinchilla, and more! We were so proud of our residents not being scared and really embracing their brave side (especially with the snake!)

What made this even sweeter was having a few residents who were Veterinarians before retirement. They all lit up and were immediately back in the good ole days! It was amazing to see them reconnecting with their passion for animals and we’re so honored we could help them do that! 💜

10/14/2026

Why waiting 10 seconds before speaking changes everything in memory care ⏳💜
As cognitive changes progress, the brain requires extra time to receive, process and translate spoken language into meaning. What feels like an awkward silence to us is often just the necessary processing time for someone living with dementia.

🤔How to practice the 10-Second Rule:
- Ask one clear question at a time
- Count to 10 quietly in your head
- Avoid immediate rephrasing

Patience isn't just a virtue, it's a clinical communication tool that preserves dignity and reduces anxiety 🌿

10/14/2026

Rainy mornings at Iris Edmond call for laughter with friends and loads of coffee - thankfully we have both of those 💜⛈️

10/13/2026

Our sweet Linda spent the afternoon helping our Executive Director, Rebecca look through paperwork and get stuff done! We love when we can help our residents find purpose 💜

10/12/2026

Impeccable service, meaningful partnerships. 💙✨
We're so grateful to hear that our care and customer service make a meaningful difference for the families we serve and the professionals who walk alongside them. Building trust, showing up and making every connection feel personal is at the heart of what we do. Thank you for believing in our team, Lauren! 🤝💛 ⭐

10/10/2026

Mental health matters at every age, and at every stage of the caregiving journey. 🧠💜
On World Mental Health Day, we want to hold space for the thousands of family members caring for a loved one with memory loss. Caregiving is an act of deep love, but it can also bring silent exhaustion, grief and burnout.

Taking care of your mental health isn't selfish; it’s essential for staying whole. To every caregiver silently giving their all: we see you, we honor you and we are here to walk beside you. 🌿✨

10/02/2026

Please join us and support our fundraiser! We will have exciting raffle and auction items to raise money for dementia research and awareness! All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association. Please RSVP. We hope to see you there! 🤩

06/19/2026

Thank you to all of our Oklahoma City community partners for coming to meet our Home Office team! We love the work we get to do with each of you.

The Iris Senior Living Home Office team includes:

Jessie Motsinger, Executive Vice President
Cristy Davis, Regional Director of Operations
Denise Diaz, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing
Savanna Berry-Petricek, Regional Director of Clinical Services
Mina Morgan, Senior Director of Life Enrichment Programming

We hope to host a similar event with our DFW partners as well!

04/20/2026

Team members from several of our Iris communities took part in a Teepa Snow Care Conference recently in Tulsa, OK. What a wonderful opportunity to learn!!

We are grateful for Teepa and her whole organization for what they do to share genuinely helpful information about caring for individuals with dementia. We were proud to have a booth at this conference and take our team members to learn!

04/07/2026

Jessie Motsinger and Kayla Cavner enjoyed taking part in the Oklahoma Senior Living Association Day at the Capitol today.

Thank you, OKSLA, for all you do to advocate for our industry, our teams, and the residents in our care.

05/19/2025

We recently had the opportunity to be covered by KWTV - NEWS 9 about our work as senior living providers. It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase what we do and what we value at Iris Memory Care! We believe in providing our residents Compassion, Dignity, and Comfort, and we try to get creative in how we make that happen. Hope you enjoy seeing us in action!

05/09/2025

At Iris, we are blessed with some pretty INCREDIBLE nurses. We are in the middle of National Nurses Week, and we wanted to take a minute to say thank you! Nursing is a profession that is a calling in any area, but memory care takes a really special soul. How lucky are we to have nurses so passionate about providing quality memory care!! Thank you for all you do Iris nurses!

01/13/2025

🚨REMINDER🚨... our Support Group will be held this Wednesday, January 15th at 5:30 p.m. at our NW Oklahoma City property! Please RSVP to [email protected]. We look forward to connecting with you! 💜

Address

2424 NW 178th Street
Edmond, OK
73012

Telephone

+14055627829

Website

https://www.facebook.com/irismemorycareedmond/

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