Carefree Living Ely gives seniors a safe, welcoming place to live with both assisted living and memory care, and the staff know how to lend a hand with daily needs like bathing, dressing, or taking medicine, which helps people feel comfortable and secure, and the team builds care plans around each resident's needs, so everyone gets the right support. This facility has 48 licensed beds, and you'll find spacious private or studio apartments with their own bathrooms, climate control, and cable TV, plus air conditioning and Wi-Fi, with furnishings ready and help for laundry, housekeeping, and linen service so daily life is a bit easier. The building stays secure, with emergency call systems, panic buttons, apartment security, and 24-hour nursing and supervision as well as wandering prevention and extra safety monitoring for residents with dementia or mild cognitive impairment, and you'll see that memory care patients always have escorts when they go out, to help keep them safe. You've got dining options made by chefs and meal planners, who offer pureed foods, diabetic-friendly choices, and allergy-sensitive meals, so every resident can eat well, and the dining hall serves food in a restaurant-style setting so residents can gather together.
The community has amenities that make it easier for folks to feel independent, like walking paths and gardens, a beauty shop, a wellness spa, a fitness and games room, lounges for gathering, a library, and a craft room, and you'll see daily activities like bingo, movie nights, arts and crafts, and fitness classes set up for everyone who wants to join in, with companion care and escorting for those who need more help. Transportation services, parking, and help with arrangements for shopping or events are in place, and the building was designed to be wheelchair-friendly with safe paths and communal areas. You'll also find medical support such as diabetes care, incontinence management, medication help, guided showers, spoon feeding, fall prevention, and careful health monitoring, plus extra care for non-ambulatory residents, and you get nurses and staff available at all hours, along with guides and reviews for medical alert systems like Bay Alarm Medical, Medical Guardian, and ADT.
Internet, cable TV, and cell phone plans, like Jitterbug Phones and Consumer Cellular, are available so residents can stay connected, and you get apartment features like walk-in tubs, security doors, and medication dispensers to help with safety and ease. Social, recreational, and wellness programs run often, with regular events, classes, games, and activities both on and off-site, so there's always something to do for those who want to keep active. There are services for things like physical therapy, home care, nursing, and help from medical social workers if somebody needs those long-term care options. The team manages respite stays for short-term needs and supports seniors living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia in secure areas designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
The facility is not pet-friendly, and it doesn't accept Medicare unless certified for it. Residents can enjoy the nearby Ely community, with cultural events like the Blueberry Art Festival, Harvest Moon Festival, WolfTrack Classic Sled Dog Race, and the Northwoods Kids Fishing Derby, and there's access to local art galleries, fishing, canoeing, and other recreational spots, along with easy connections to local resources like the public library, attorney offices, and shopping. Carefree Living Ely has experts managing the facility and services, and all the features work together to support independence, comfort, and well-being for older adults living here.
