In 2004, my mother was diagnosed with dementia. In spite of round-the-clock, in-home care, she was visibly isolated and her mind wasn’t being appropriately stimulated. I began looking for a home that would offer specialized, personalized dementia care in a safe, stimulating and welcoming environment. Unfortunately, it simply didn’t exist. I was motivated and needed to found Syncare in Plymouth Minnesota. From the very beginning, the company’s vision – and promise – was to support, enrich, and empower the lives of our residents. And that’s exactly what we do.
“We cultivate a lifestyle that is personalized and centered around each resident’s individual needs. In doing so, we address a growing problem in the residential memory care sector: the need for a dignified, more personalized care that truly maximizes every resident’s potential.”
– Ann Hortillosa, Syncare co-founder
We are thinkers, innovators, change-makers, and passionate experts who refuse to settle for the one-size-fits-all standard for those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. After years of research and hard work, we’re proud to offer the kind of residential memory care that we want for our loved ones.
Ann immigrated to the US from the Philippines in 1989 to work as a Registered Nurse for the world-renowned St. Luke’s Hospital/Texas Heart Institute. Her background and experiences as a hospital leader and as a former CEO of a multi-state medical staffing company taught her how to recruit the best talent for Syncare. She sought the highest level of experience, clinical skills, reliability, personal work ethic and compassion. Ann is currently the Co-Chair of Harvard Business School, MN chapter. She is a board member of MN Harvard University Alumni Association. Ann enjoys gourmet cooking, baking, travelling, and interior design. Ann’s clinical and leadership expertise help set Syncare at the forefront of residential care homes and memory care services.
Eric was born in Red Wing, MN. He grew up in Alaska and attended college at Vassar University. He also worked and lived in Tokyo for 10 years. These unique experiences gave him creativity, resourcefulness and determination- traits that serve his clients well and his strong practice in finance. As Co-founder of Syncare, he is proud to provide the strategic backbone for the company’s growth and success. Eric is an avid biker who bikes even in the coldest days. He is a very competitive athlete.
To say we’re choosy is an understatement. We pride ourselves on hiring only high-caliber professionals who are certified in memory care. These are the kind of people we would happily invite over for dinner. Individually and collectively, they are compassionate, dedicated, and hard-working.
Each resident has a dedicated registered nurse (RN) who assesses and monitors your loved one’s health status on a weekly basis. Our RNs are accessible all hours of the day and night in the event our residents need them.
Our Resident Assistants (RA) are licensed nursing assistants. They’re highly trained, and Syncare’s ongoing training keeps them current on relevant practices for our residents.
We understand that the best care is collaborative. Nurses, physicians, resident assistants, occupational and physical therapists, and other care providers work as a team to offer our residents the very best care.
