Milestone Senior Living Memory Care, over at 5510 Renee Drive in Eau Claire, WI, provides support for older adults who need memory care, like those living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, and they design the place to be safe and secure with special technology like bracelets that set off alarms if someone tries to wander too far, which gives families some peace of mind. The professional staff is available all day and night, and they know how to work with seniors who might have physical aggression, incontinence, or are at risk of wandering, plus they do regular safety checks and use grab bars in living areas, so people can feel more comfortable getting around.
Here, residents live in different room types, including studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or semi-private units, all with private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, and full-sized kitchenettes, so folks can add their own touches and even have guests over sometimes. People can bring their pets, both cats and dogs, which helps some feel more at home, and there's parking for residents who still drive, as well as transportation if someone needs it, though there might be a fee for rides. The staff takes care of things like meals cooked by skilled chefs, housekeeping, laundry, and help with dressing, bathing, transferring, and reminders for medication or incontinence as needed, plus nurses are available, and they can help with injections and diabetic care if needed.
They understand how important it is for folks to keep busy, so there are social programs like stretching, Tai Chi, yoga, art classes, devotional services on and off-site, movie nights, gardening, games, and intergenerational programs where kids might visit, and there are outdoor and indoor common areas with gardens and walking paths, so people can go outside when the weather's good. For those who like a little more privacy at mealtimes, there's a private dining room, but most enjoy eating together in a community dining room where family can visit, and the cooks can make meals for special diets, like diabetes, allergies, or low-sodium needs.
Milestone Senior Living has a memory care area set apart and locked for safety, which helps prevent wandering, and staff get special training for residents who may act out or have behaviors that need extra patience. There are on-site beauty and barber services, wheelchair accessible showers, and full tubs, so it's easier for everyone to take care of themselves, and there's even Wi-Fi if someone wants it. The facility accepts both men and women, and the minimum age to move in depends on which location they pick, since Milestone has other communities across Wisconsin and Minnesota, including places like Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay.
For those who need extra support, they offer hospice and respite care, so people can stay as their needs change, and residents can often keep living here even if they need more help over time-this is what some folks call "aging in place." The community scores around 3.8 on Seniorly's rating, so it's decent but not perfect, and the average rate for memory care in a studio runs about $6,500. There's a focus on enriching life through social activities and wellness programs, with staff who value treating every resident with respect, dignity, and kindness, and the living spaces and services are built to make life a bit safer and as pleasant as possible for those with memory problems.
