Makee Manor sits in Waukon, IA and offers several options for senior living, so people can choose what fits their needs best, and there's quite a few things to do and see all around the community, with places like an art studio, billiard room, clubhouse, ceramics studio, fitness center, games room, gardening areas, greenhouse, putting green, and walking trails both inside and outside, and folks who like to be active can use the swimming pools, sand volleyball court, pickleball courts, or even take a stroll by the pond or fishing lake. There are meal plans with one or two meals a day, and chefs and meal planners make sure food uses balanced, quality ingredients, and there's newspaper delivery, WiFi, library, a computer lab, and media and learning centers for people who want to keep up with the news or learn something new, and the grounds have patios, gardens, and terraces for sitting out and enjoying the fresh air. There's something for most interests, including sewing and crafts rooms and a woodshop, so residents who like working with their hands aren't left out.
Makee Manor offers independent living for healthy, active seniors who want a social environment without a lot of upkeep, and there are assisted living areas where people get help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, or taking medicine, and staff are friendly and kind and around twenty-four hours a day for emergencies or help with things like moving from a bed to a wheelchair, and some folks get help monitoring their insulin or managing incontinence. There are also memory care services for people with Alzheimer's or other dementia, provided in an environment made to prevent confusion and wandering, with different levels of care depending on a person's needs, and Makee Manor has both assisted living and memory care on the same grounds. Hospice and rehabilitation care are available, and trained aides provide home care for those wanting to stay in their homes. If needed, special services can be brought into independent living communities, and nursing care is another support for residents.
Community activities encourage socializing and movement, with devotional activities onsite and offsite and a chapel and auditorium for worship or big gatherings, and the staff and residents carry a reputation for kindness and helpfulness, so the environment feels welcoming. Makee Manor supports both congregate and continuing care, and offers residential care, nursing care, and specialized programs as needed, and residents can get assistance through Medicaid, Medicare, and social security disability if they qualify. Meals, housekeeping, and laundry are part of the amenities, and transportation through shuttle service and snow removal are available, along with resident parking and surface parking for convenience. Pets are welcome, and visitors-even younger family-can take part in youth activities. Some people choose single-family or apartment-style living, so there's some flexibility, and housekeeping, personal office support, and private or semi-private suites with whirlpool spa showers add to the comfort. With wellness and fitness programs, indoor lounges, a salon, private dining, and shopping nearby, Makee Manor covers many of the retirement living basics and focuses on supporting seniors' health, comfort, and preferences as simply as possible.
