Mckinley House is a small Community Based Residential Facility in Wisconsin with 7 licensed beds and can have up to 8 residents, so it keeps things a bit closer and personal, and while it doesn't take Medicare and isn't certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the state Department of Social Services checks on it and gives it a license, specifically with license ID 13397, and sometimes other local groups like the Department of Aging or Veteran's Services come for surveys, and that makes it a little different from some other places that are only for nursing or only for assisted living because here, you'll find assisted living, memory care, adult foster care, independent living, and some skilled nursing support rolled in together, and folks living here have options for care with daily help like getting dressed, bathing, moving between bed and chair, and even non-ambulatory care for those who can't walk on their own, and the staff can help with medication, bring in a mobile barber or hairdresser if someone's not able to get out, and they know how to support people with dementia, Alzheimer's, or mild cognitive troubles, and there's a secure outdoor area too and systems in place in case someone tries to exit, which brings some peace of mind.
People get meals here with some flexibility, like a planned meal schedule but also the choice to eat when they're hungry with all-day dining, and the kitchen can make special diets if you've got diabetes, high blood pressure, allergies, or something else that needs special care, plus meals are served in a community dining room and the rooms come furnished, have telephones, and the staff can provide laundry and housekeeping so you don't have to keep up with all that yourself, and on top of the help with the basics, there's also regular activities like movie nights, music programs, animal therapy if you like pets, tabletop games, and ways to relax outside if the weather's nice, and folks can expect workout programs, community events, and even a book room, jacuzzi, sauna, or health room, and there's a stylist or salon on site, with walking paths and gardens for a bit of fresh air, and you don't have to worry about getting to the doctor, doing errands, or getting to church or other spiritual gatherings because transportation and parking help are available too.
Mckinley House is licensed by the state and provides 24-hour supervision, medication management, emergency alert systems, and move-in coordination, and while the website had a server error not long ago, what stands out here is the focus on keeping things secure for people with memory challenges like dementia, offering daily assistance, and running engagement programs in plain and simple ways for folks who want to stay as independent as possible but need just a bit of help now and then, so families can feel a bit more at ease knowing there are staff trained for Alzheimer's and related dementia, and there's always someone around to help or keep an eye on things if needed.
