Birch Haven Senior Living Bears Hollow sits in Ashland, WI, and has four unique homes, each with its own kitchen, dining area, sitting areas, TV area with couches, and a small beauty salon so folks can get their hair done without leaving home, and each bedroom has a bed, dresser, end-table, cable TV hookup, and a telephone jack if someone still wants to make calls by phone. Staff keeps things moving smoothly with an Administrator, an Assistant Administrator, RN and LPN nurses, resident care staff, a full-time driver, an Activities Director, and people handling maintenance and clerical work, and there's always someone around, day or night. The place is a Community-based Residential Facility for up to 17 non-ambulatory residents, which means people in wheelchairs or with physical limits can stay, and those with dementia or memory issues get care in a secure setting with alert systems and safe outdoor spaces where wandering won't be a worry because trained staff are right there. Residents can get help with bathing, dressing, bathroom needs, medication, transfers, and special meals too if they have diabetes, allergies, or dietary restrictions, and meals use quality ingredients, focus on nutrition, and let folks eat when they're hungry with an all-day dining setup.
Residents and families know Birch Haven for its friendly, joyful staff, and the place even won a Best of Senior Living Award, but it doesn't try to act like a hospital, and it won't take Medicare, so long-term nursing home care would mean transferring out if medical needs become too high. Folks living here can use both assisted living and memory care, and board and care home services, so those with depression, anxiety, mental illness, or mild cognitive problems find support, and even those who need a wheelchair or can't move on their own can stay. The facility is licensed locally and surveyed by groups like the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services, but it's not certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Birch Haven has staff trained for dementia, and it serves independent residents along with those needing help, offering independent living for active seniors and home care support with trained aides for those who live off-site.
People enjoy activities and events planned by the Activities Director, with movie nights, outings, devotional gatherings, and social groups meant to keep everyone active in body and mind, and there are walking paths, a garden to visit, and common spaces for relaxing. Housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and scheduled transportation make life easier, while on-site care includes incontinence help, diabetic help, and help with all daily tasks as folks age and their needs change. Every home has its own character, and Birch Haven does its best to promote peace of mind for families needing care for loved ones, with staff known for being reliable, friendly, and willing to lend a hand in every part of daily life.
