Exceptional Senior Memory care in a safe and fulfilling environment
Opening in Santa Rosa, California in 2025, Aroha Memory Care will be a high-quality, MD-owned and operated assisted living facility where seniors and their families can rest assured they are receiving the highest quality of care, comfort, and compassion while they continue to thrive and preserve their dignity.
Lifestyle Medicine is the use of a healthy diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, and positive social connections to treat, reverse, and manage disease. Doctors Raj and Nisha both decided to pursue this certification after incorporating these principles into their own lives and medical practices over the last 10 years. They strongly believe and follow the philosophy that these 5 pillars are foundational for long-term health and wellness.
Led by Dr. Raj Kalra, a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, Aroha will offer concierge-level medical services focused on function, prevention, and wellness through Aroha Rehabilitation and Pain Services. Primary care services will be available on-site through a dedicated medical physician.
On-site dental care will be offered through Aroha Oral Care, a concierge-level dental service led by Dr. Nisha Kalra, a board-certified dentist and Diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
Featuring a stunning interior design, Aroha Memory Care offers a calm yet vibrant setting that is fully connected to the natural world. Open spaces filled with natural light and generous indoor/outdoor flow encourage engagement in a variety of purposeful living areas. The design was intentionally crafted to be supportive of resident engagement in meaningful pursuits, autonomy, choice, and independence with daily living, and creating a sense of community with others that combats loneliness and isolation. Combined, this intentional environment will foster the reduction of anxiety and agitation.
To enhance resident safety, wellness, and engagement, Aroha Memory Care will utilize several cutting-edge supportive technologies. AI-driven real-time fall detection, wander management, sound blankets for sleep enhancement, touch screen engagement, and even robotic companion pets will be integrated into daily life at Aroha—all contributing to improving clinical and engagement outcomes.
Our daily program, designed by Juliet Holt Klinger, a nationally recognized gerontologist with 40 years of dementia program design experience, has as its foundation compassionate, person-centered, and evidence-based practices delivered by care partners trained in lifestyle medicine, wellness-focused care, and supportive approaches.
Optimal, healthy meals and snacks with flexibility and resident choice
- Plant-forward options
- Resident’s own recipes featured monthly
- Garden/farm to table focus
- Therapeutic and modified diets honored
- Meals available for visiting family
Daily engagement includes:
- A variety of brain-healthy physical exercise options such as Yoga, tai chi, and meditation and dance
- Music focused on personalized play lists and residents’ own preferences
- Mental workouts and cognitive exercise daily
- Productive activities that utilize remaining skills such as gardening, household tasks,
- Intergenerational groups and opportunities to share wisdoms
- Dementia navigation and support offered to family care partners
- Family nights and special events hosted in the community
- Access to Oakmont HOA amenities, including: farmers markets, live music, recreation centers, gym, and support groups
- Outings to community events weekly
Evidence-Based Care for Independence and Longevity
Providing seniors with whole-person, evidence-based care in dentistry, rehabilitation, and medicine to help them thrive with energy, purpose, and independence.
Our Philosophy
We believe seniors can maintain and improve their quality of life, independence, health, and longevity when supported with evidence-based medicine, dentistry, design, technology, rehabilitation, and family support.
Our Services
Preventive Dentistry: Gentle, on-site oral care to support systemic health and prevent complications.
Lifestyle Medicine: Nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and social connection to treat and reverse disease.
Concierge Rehabilitation & Pain Services: Personalized care in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, and Obesity Medicine.
Whole-Person Approach: Addressing root causes—not just symptoms—to reduce reliance on medications and procedures.
Our Commitment
At Aroha, we combine science, compassion, and innovation to help seniors thrive, not just survive.
"We believe seniors can maintain and improve their quality of life, independence, health, physical function, and longevity when provided a safe environment, optimal care, rehabilitation, and family support."
Dr. Raj and Nisha Kalra’s vision is to provide exceptional care for the elderly in a safe, loving, and beautiful home while creating a supportive and fulfilling environment to enable residents to flourish by making new friends and engaging in meaningful activity – a place they would consider for their own mom and dad.
Dr. Raj and Nisha Kalra’s expertise, training, experience, and drive to improve senior care for their families, loved ones, and communities creates a significant advantage for them to elevate senior assisted living and wellness for their residents.
Dr. Raj Kalra plans to provide a concierge rehabilitation, pain management, and lifestyle medicine service to seniors and their families in their respective homes. Dr. Nisha Kalra plans to develop a concierge Lifestyle Dentistry service – a dental clinic that will serve seniors at their homes with hygiene and general dentistry care which is an integral part of senior wellness. These ancillary services will further enhance the senior’s quality of life, happiness, and longevity.
Reserve Your Spot at Aroha Memory Care Today
Aroha is a first-of-its-kind memory care community rooted in evidence-based medicine, dentistry, wellness, and lifestyle medicine. Designed with intention and compassion, Aroha offers a holistic, person-centered approach to supporting individuals with dementia—enhancing quality of life for both residents and their families.
If you’re exploring memory care options for a loved one and want to be part of a community that prioritizes dignity, vitality, and purpose, we invite you to fill out the form to request a phone or video call.
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