When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia and enters an assisted living or memory care community, families face countless emotional, financial, and practical challenges. These decisions are never easy—and the journey is often filled with moments of both love and heartbreak. At Dodge Park Rest Home and Oasis at Dodge Park, we believe that how families are treated in life’s most difficult moments says everything about the values of a community.
One of the most difficult moments families face is the passing of a loved one. Grief itself is heavy enough—but too often, families at traditional assisted living facilities are confronted with unexpected financial burdens at the very same time. Many large corporate communities require that rent continue to be paid for weeks, sometimes even months, after a resident has passed away. Families who are mourning are suddenly also faced with invoices and legal language, forced to continue paying for a room that will no longer be used.
At Dodge Park and Oasis, we believe this practice is not only unfair—it is undignified. Families have entrusted us with the care of their most precious loved ones. When that journey comes to an end, our responsibility does not end with the passing of the resident. It extends to how we care for and respect their families in the days and weeks that follow.
That is why we have a very clear and compassionate policy: upon a resident’s passing, we immediately stop rent and refund any payments already made beyond that date. Families should not be asked to shoulder additional financial burdens while they are grieving. We believe this is the right thing to do—and it is one of the many ways Dodge Park and Oasis stand apart from traditional assisted living facilities.
Our philosophy is simple: dignity and fairness should guide every decision. Just as we treat residents with compassion, respect, and personalized care during their lives, we treat their families with the same care during their most vulnerable moments. Grief is a journey no one should have to walk while also worrying about unnecessary bills or policies that put profits over people.
We are proud to be locally owned and operated, because it allows us to uphold these values without compromise. For us, this is not about following industry norms—it is about setting the standard for what true dignity and fairness look like in memory care.
When families choose Dodge Park and Oasis, they are choosing not just a care facility, but a community that values integrity, humanity, and compassion. We cannot erase the pain of losing a loved one, but we can promise that in their most difficult moments, families will be treated with kindness and respect. That, to us, is non-negotiable.
At the end of the day, our guiding belief is clear: caring for people with dementia means caring for their families too—every step of the way, and even after the journey ends.
