ABridge Care Cottage of Chilton, also called Libby's House, sits in Chilton, Wisconsin and serves Calumet County with a small, homelike environment where folks can get assisted living or memory care in one of 20 apartments, and a lot of people talk about how friendly the staff are and how clean the place always seems, with some saying the meals have always been good and family and friends often rate their experience as positive, and you'll find caregivers around twenty-four hours a day who help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, or taking medicine, and there's a part-time nurse along with Med Techs, personal care assistants, and specialized staff trained for dementia care, and the care plans get tailored for each person to help them keep as much independence as possible while still feeling safe and cared for in a place that's purposefully designed for people living with memory loss, with things like secured areas, an enclosed courtyard, and lots of rooms that are easy to navigate.
There's a sunny feel to the building and you'll spot a big comfy sunroom for activities, a library, a meeting room, a large dining area with skylights, and a computer/media center, plus there are raised garden beds and butterfly and hummingbird gardens outside, so residents can sit near nature, and walking paths both indoors and outdoors let people stretch their legs year-round, making it easy for those who like to move about, whether they want to do a little gardening or just get fresh air or even spend time with a visiting pet, since cats and dogs up to 30 pounds are welcome.
You find entertainment and activities nearly every day, ranging from art classes, cooking classes, devotional and religious services, happy hour, live music, and even karaoke, to games like Wii bowling, trivia, and fitness groups that include stretching, yoga, and Tai Chi, and seniors who like to help out appreciate the community service programs, while social events like birthday parties, BBQs, holiday get-togethers, and intergenerational visits with young people help everyone feel connected, and there's both indoor and outdoor spots to gather - plus private dining for special family meals.
Care includes diabetic and incontinence support, medication help, and high acuity services, along with beauty and barber shops, housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and meals anytime that fit different diets like gluten-free, low or no sodium, or no sugar, with guest meals for visitors, and residents can use Wi-Fi and cable TV or high-speed internet in their rooms, which all come equipped with either a bath tub or a wheelchair accessible shower and the building is handicap accessible throughout, with everything on the ground floor for ease of movement.
Memory care is a big focus and the place is designed to help folks with dementia feel at home and comfortable, with staff able to manage the unique challenges of memory loss and family members often saying the team has been both helpful and patient, and they let residents decorate with their own furniture and personal items to help keep a sense of comfort and identity, plus there's respite care available if someone needs a short-term stay.
There's uncovered parking for cars, flexible transportation at cost, and a secure environment with monitored entrances for safety. Staff keep the community very clean, and the whole place gets described as warm, with people often saying the staff know how to handle dementia and difficult situations. ABridge Care Cottage of Chilton holds a "Best of Senior Living 2025" provider award and holds a 3.0-star or "Very Good" rating, and community photos show bright, open interiors and lots of space to visit, relax, and enjoy your days. Pricing details haven't been published, but the facility's been running for over ten years and shows a steady review score of 8.0, so people feel satisfied with the care and attention their loved ones receive.
