Now Accepting Waitlist Applications: Aroha Memory Care by MD Senior Wellness to Open Late 2025
By Jackie Ryan

Aroha Memory Care, a new memory care community grounded in wellness and lifestyle medicine, is now accepting waitlist applications ahead of its anticipated late 2025 opening. Located at 6575 Oakmont Drive in Sonoma County, Aroha is converting the former medical-dental building into a purpose-built residential home for older adults living with dementia.

Founded by a physician and dentist duo, Aroha offers an integrated model of care that combines evidence-based practices in medicine, dentistry, design, technology, and whole-person support. The goal is to create an environment where residents can maintain quality of life and improve longevity, while easing the emotional and physical demands often experienced by family caregivers.

“Our focus is on supporting both residents and their loved ones through a more thoughtful and wellness-centered approach to dementia care,” said Dr. Raj Kalra, founder and president of Aroha Memory Care by MD Senior Wellness. “We want families to feel supported—not alone—as they navigate this journey.”

The community will include 22 private rooms, each with a full bath, and will be designed to promote comfort, safety, and independence. Shared spaces such as a secure activity garden, salon, care room, country kitchen, and patio aim to encourage daily routine, social engagement, and movement.

Dr. Kalra holds board certifications in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Lifestyle Medicine, and Obesity Medicine and brings over 15 years of experience caring for adults with complex conditions. Dr. Nisha Kalra, his wife and collaborator on the project, is a board-certified dentist and a diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She will provide on-site dental care to help residents maintain oral health and prevent complications that can arise from untreated dental issues.

“We’re integrating cutting-edge technology throughout the home to enhance safety and support independence, while also helping to reduce agitation and social isolation,” said Dr. Kalra. “Our daily programming will reflect the core pillars of lifestyle medicine: balanced nutrition, movement, restorative sleep, cognitive stimulation, stress reduction, and meaningful connection.”

“Aroha was inspired by my own aging parents,” he added. “We set out to build the kind of place we would feel confident entrusting our loved ones to—a home that preserves dignity, promotes wellness, and fosters human connection.”

To learn more or join the waitlist, visit us at www.arohamemorycare.com.