Is there such a thing as "cool" care home for the elderly in GM?

We're looking for a care home for an elderly relative (not dementia care) and my God the ones we've looked at are depressing and pretty much all the same - lounges with a big TV on that no-one is watching, plastic flowers and "live, laugh love" crap everywhere. Are there any that emphasise doing stuff and mental stimulation - cooking together, a bit of gardening, crafts, things like having therapy dogs come in.