Northwoods Lodge sits on W 7842 Airport Road in Crivitz, WI, and offers independent living services mainly for seniors who are active and healthy, but it also has sections for those needing more help, including memory care and assisted living, so folks can stay put if their needs change, and you'll find there are 32 apartments and suites for people aged 55 and older, each with either one or two bedrooms, and they've got private bathrooms with barrier-free showers, air conditioning, a kitchenette, phone, and TV, which makes things easier. There's a 11,000 square foot community hall that's open to residents and has a movie lounge, exercise center, piano stage, dining area, and activity spaces, so folks have plenty of places to spend their time, and apartments open right to that hall, which means you do not need to walk far to get involved.
They serve prepared meals with attention to nutrition, offer meal services, and provide both on-site and off-site devotional activities, which means people can keep up with their spiritual routines. There's an on-site hair salon and a resident laundry room, and the grounds include both indoor and outdoor common areas for gathering or relaxing when the weather allows. Residents get transportation options, with some rides complimentary and others at cost, along with parking spaces, which can help with staying active in the community or going to appointments.
Safety gets a lot of attention - the memory care building, entirely separate and purpose-built for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, runs with a secured entry and uses wearable bracelets for residents who might wander, ringing an alert if someone tries to leave. The property can handle residents with behavioral challenges, including those who are physically aggressive or have unusual behaviors, and there's staff and nurses on-site round the clock. Staff will help with activities of daily living like grooming, toileting, reminders, and they do offer help with medication management, diabetic care, incontinence care, and services for those who may need transfer help, including using mechanical lifts.
People at Northwoods Lodge can join group exercise, arts and crafts, and various activities right there or sometimes off-site, depending on the day, and the community makes it possible to get standby, one-person or two-person assistance as needed, and they offer both hospice and respite care for short stays or end-of-life needs. Most people here speak English, and the focus stays on helping seniors remain as independent as possible for as long as possible, in a setting that's more home-like than hospital-like, and with a caring team nearby at all times.
