Apple Valley sits in Outagamie County and works as a small senior living community, letting up to six residents live in private or semi-private rooms, and folks will find the place feels homelike, with large bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, and smart layouts that make it easier to get around, including bathrooms that are ADA-compliant and have grab bars. The staff stay present and awake at all times, and they have people who can manage insulin shots and help with transfers using two people when needed, which is important for folks with higher care needs. Residents get help with daily tasks like bathing, getting dressed, using the bathroom, moving around, and handling medicines, and there's regular housekeeping, laundry, and linen service, along with 24/7 supervision and licensed staff and registered nurses who do monthly health checks and set up personal wellness plans, plus meal options that can be pureed, chef-prepared, and tailored for special diets like diabetes or allergies.
They set up transportation for medical visits, errands, or even spiritual events, and folks who live here often enjoy local outings, with the staff happy to arrange trips to the Thompson Community Center or see places like the Hearthstone House, the History Museum at the Castle, and the Paper Discovery Center, or just enjoy the area's many parks and art events, shopping centers, and walking paths. Apple Valley keeps people busy with lots of activities, such as music and art programs, movies, fitness classes, technology lessons, animal therapy, music therapy, outdoor relaxation, group games, and regular social events and gatherings held in the Hearth Lounge and Sunrise Dining Room, and folks can also visit the reading room, use the wellness and fitness areas, try the jacuzzi or sauna, use the stylist or parlor, enjoy outdoor spaces, or even just settle in the spacious library. Residents enjoy a sense of community through game nights, cards, and group celebrations where family can join in, and the staff makes sure everyone gets the chance to join daily activities, wellness programs, and rehabilitation services if needed to keep up their independence for as long as possible.
The facility organizes all sorts of special services, like respite care for short-term stays and hospice or memory care for those who need extra help, and they support independence but step in with help when folks need it, including things like medication management or dietary support. Apple Valley allows small pets, features a reliable emergency alert system, and supports both independent and assisted living in a group home atmosphere, so folks can choose how much help they want, with room to grow if needs change since it's a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). The location's social programs and resource centers give more ways to stay busy, volunteer, learn, or make new friends, and community gardens and walking paths add to the feeling of being at home while being supported. With a community score of 3.8 based on reviews, Apple Valley offers a setting focused on keeping personal dignity, health, and activity at the center, letting people enjoy meals together, relax, and take part in daily life without pressure, all in a friendly, comfortable environment.
