What Is The ELEMENTS Memory Support Program

Canyon Winds Retirement offers a wonderful memory care program for your loved ones known as ELEMENTS. Read on to learn more about how this program can improve the quality of life for patients at Canyon Winds.

ELEMENTS Memory Support: A Unified Overview

1. Program Philosophy & Core Principles

ELEMENTS stands for:

Engaged – Dynamic activities and personalized engagement
Lifestyle – Community involvement & lifelong learning
Empowered – Supportive environment and individual choices
Moments – Strength-based encouragement
Enhanced – Secure, accessible design
Neighborhood – Vibrant social spaces
Trusted – Open communication and safe practices
Support – Staff nationally certified in dementia care

This reflects a shared mission across communities to deliver compassionate, person-centered memory care focused on enrichment and dignity.

Canyon Winds explicitly defines its program this way Canyon Winds Retirement Community

2. Dining Experience

Both communities emphasize the role of dining as a key part of well-being:

Canyon Winds features chef-prepared, nutritious meals with fresh ingredients, tailored menus, served in an inviting restaurant-style atmosphere, creating a nurturing mealtime experience Canyon Winds Retirement Community.

3. Care Environment & Amenities

Canyon Winds (Mesa, AZ)

Provides memory care with 32 private or shared apartments, fully equipped with amenities tailored for memory support Canyon Winds Retirement Community+1.
Amenity packages include:
- 24/7 licensed and certified staff,
- Three meals per day in a restaurant-style dining room,
- Spacious activity rooms,
- Beautiful courtyards,
- Housekeeping and laundry services Canyon Winds Retirement CommunitySenior Living Services.
Additional supports: bathing/oral care, grooming, orientation/guidance, daily tidying, weekly cleaning/laundry Canyon Winds Retirement CommunitySenior Living Services.

4. Therapeutic & Enrichment Activities

Canyon Winds provides daily stimulating activities designed to enrich life in a safe, nurturing environment Canyon Winds Retirement CommunitySenior Living Services.

5. Pricing

Canyon Winds Memory care pricing ranges from $3,900 to $6,300 per month, based on individualized care plans Canyon Winds Retirement Community.

6. Consolidated Comparison Table

Let us now compare programs with one of our sister properties, Vista Winds in Peoria, AZ.

Feature	Canyon Winds (Mesa, AZ)	Vista Winds (Peoria, AZ) (SLS)
Core Philosophy	ELEMENTS Memory Support acronym principles	Same ELEMENTS-based framework
Dining	Chef-prepared meals, tailored menus, dining room	Chef-prepared meals in communal areas
Care Environment	32 units, 24/7 staff, grooming, laundry, etc.	“Serenity” program with similar amenities
Apartments	Private/shared, 1- & 2-bedroom plans	Similar secure, accessible design
Activities & Therapy	Guided daily programming in activity rooms	Enrichment, gardening, therapy, Zoom
Safety Features	Secure layout, staffing, courtyards	Wander guards, smart design, monitoring
Pricing	$3,900–$6,300/month	Similar pricing tiers, consistent with SLS benchmark
Cost-of-Care Context	Consistent with regional averages	Matches broader AZ memory care markets

Conclusion

Both Canyon Winds and Vista Winds deliver the ELEMENTS Memory Support experience as a compassionate, comprehensive program built on personalized care, engaging environments, and safety—backed by certified staff and enriched daily routines.

Canyon Winds offers a clear structure with concrete pricing and amenities, while Vista Winds aligns closely with SLS’s broader “Serenity” system. Together, they illustrate how ELEMENTS aims to uphold high standards of memory care throughout SLS communities.

Canyon Winds Retirement Offers Memory Care In Mesa, Arizona

Canyon Winds Retirement offers memory care in Mesa, Arizona. We also offer independent living and assisted living. To schedule a tour of our memory care facility, contact SLS Communities or for more information please call us today at 480-780-1037.