Birch Haven Senior Living Timbers Edge sits in Ashland, Wisconsin, and you'll find it over on 1500 10th Street West, where it tends to about fifteen residents at a time, and this smaller size helps the staff know the people living there pretty well, and the community always tries to offer both privacy and company, which suits folks in different stages of aging. Residents can choose from studio apartments or shared units, some of which have kitchenettes. The whole place is wheelchair accessible, with ADA-compliant bathrooms, so folks who need more help getting around can still move with comfort and safety, and staff help out with all sorts of things like getting dressed, moving around, bathing, eating, and managing continence and medication.
They take care of people who are dealing with physical disabilities, mental illness, memory problems like dementia or Alzheimer's disease, and the nursing staff does regular health assessments and checkups each month. If someone needs help with diabetes, non-ambulatory care, or incontinence, the trained caregivers are there, and they use tools like panic buttons and fall prevention programs to keep everybody as safe as possible. The facility is classified as a Community Based Residential Facility and holds certification #0015011, so everything's regulated and they can help people through all stages of care, even those entering hospice.
For people who enjoy being outdoors, there's a secure garden with walking paths, which memory care residents can use without worrying about getting lost, and inside, there's a well-lit dining hall where hot meals are served every day-those meals can fit special diets, including for allergies or diabetes. There's all-day dining and snacks, too. The dining, housekeeping, and laundry services help residents keep up with daily routines without stress, and if family members want to visit, there's parking available and even a chance for overnight stays. The whole place leans on keeping folks involved with life, so you get movie nights, holiday parties, devotional activities, computer access, and daily social events. If anyone needs to move in or out, they'll help coordinate things and make the process a little smoother.
Residents get transportation to medical appointments or community outings, and there's even regular visits from doctors and barbers. Memory care at Birch Haven Senior Living Timbers Edge uses secured units and trained staff to help people who might wander or get confused, and the team tries to keep things calm and comfortable every step of the way.
Health and safety sit at the core of the place, and because they've received awards like Best of Senior Living and recognition for their activities, families around Ashland seem to trust the care given here-as shown by an average rating of 7.6 out of 10, making it the highest rated of five communities in the area. Residents can use phones in their rooms, and the staff are always around for supervision, whether it's daytime or overnight. The community tries to meet people's different needs, whether that's home care for folks who want to stay more independent, assistance for those needing daily help, skilled nursing, or memory care. It's a supportive place where a person can age in one spot as life changes.
