Autumn Lane Family Care Assisted Living sits about 15 miles from Antigo, Wisconsin, in Birnamwood, offering a homelike setting with 16 beds for seniors who need different levels of daily help. The place has private studios, one-bedroom apartments, and semi-private rooms, and you can bring your dog or cat along if you have one. Folks living there get three meals a day-homemade and supervised by a dietitian-and the staff is ready to prepare special meals for allergies, diabetes, or high blood pressure. There's regular help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and getting in and out of the bath or shower, with staff available around the clock. You'll find pull cords in the rooms for prompt assistance and daily bathroom reminders if needed. For those who need it, medication management is available, along with speech and occupational therapies, laundry and housekeeping, and support with more involved conditions like Parkinson's disease or mild cognitive impairment. Memory care is also offered, with a secure area for residents who have dementia or Alzheimer's, plus exit alerts for safety. The staff works with families and healthcare providers to keep each care plan up to date.
There's plenty to do, since the community has a large library, computer access, games room, and a program schedule that usually includes arts and crafts, bingo, cards, music, family gatherings, fitness classes, and movie nights. Some programs are set up for fall prevention, music therapy, pet therapy, and even board games or outdoor strolls. There are walking and jogging trails, gardens, a landscaped courtyard, and private parking for visitors. More amenities include chapel services, pharmacy help, a beauty shop with a mobile barber or hairdresser, scheduled transportation for doctor visits and outings, a community kitchen, private dining, a reading area, and even a movie theater-sometimes there's a jacuzzi or steam room, but that needs checking. All bedrooms are furnished with emergency alert systems, telephones, and you can choose between single or shared living spaces. The building has ADA-compliant bathrooms, and staff gives regular health assessments, with care plans tailored for each person. Autumn Lane doesn't accept Medicare unless certified, but payment options include private pay, long-term care insurance, and Veterans Aid and Attendance. The cost for assisted living starts at $3,000 a month, depending on the needs and services. Residents enjoy arranged daily activities and social events, and the staff tries to make things as comfortable as possible by seeing each senior as an individual, with the idea to help them keep their independence while making sure they're safe and well cared for. The facility is licensed under Wisconsin license #14953 and follows state rules for assisted living and memory care.
