Orchard Hills Assisted Living sits at 1403 Truax Blvd in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and offers 39 private studio apartments designed for seniors who want some help but still value their independence, so you'll find staff around at all hours with a full-time registered nurse on site Monday through Friday and ready on call the rest of the time, plus there's a 24/7 call system that means assistance is never far, which always helps folks feel secure, and while the building has a warm, welcoming feel with fresh flowers and comfortable sitting areas, what really makes this place different is the range of care and activities - there's memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, skilled nursing 12-16 hours a day, and health services including diabetic management, medication management, end-of-life care, therapy, mobile x-rays, lab draws, and special diets right alongside daily help with bathing, dressing, and transfers, so nobody's left with unmet needs if help is needed for basic things or more complicated medical care, and with housekeepers taking care of cleaning, laundry, and linens, life gets a little easier for residents.
Meals are important here, too, because the professional chef and meal planners prepare three nutritious courses a day, plus snacks and beverages are always available, and they can cater to special diets for folks with diabetes or allergies, letting people eat together in a big dining hall or in their own kitchenette, so nobody has to worry about going hungry or missing favorite foods. Social life stays busy, since there are both staff-run and resident-led activities, music programs, movie nights, a game room, fitness classes in the exercise room, trips off site, and chances to be outdoors in the garden, on walking paths, or even just sitting for a picnic or fresh air, and with outings for shopping and appointments thanks to the facility's transportation services, the community doesn't feel cut off from the wider world. Indoor amenities like Wi-Fi, cable TV, air conditioning, a library, and comfortable common rooms with big chairs for crafts or board games help folks feel at home, and anybody who wants to get a haircut can do so at Mary's Salon on site.
Orchard Hills Assisted Living is connected with Dove Healthcare and is known around the area for friendly, helpful staff, and has even gotten nods for Best Meals and Dining, Best Activities, and being a Most Friendly place for seniors, so families find staff cheerful and attentive, whether it's keeping up with medications, helping someone get to the therapist or nurse, getting laundry sorted, or reminding someone about the field trip coming up, and the nurses and assistants can work with hospice providers, occupational and speech therapists, and even pharmacies right from the building. There are wellness spaces, a spa, sauna, and places to just relax, along with all-day dining and planned events so there's little worry about boredom or missing out on social time if someone's in the mood to mingle, and there are always options to stay in a furnished room with a private bathroom and kitchen, rather than feeling like living under someone else's rules.
Orchard Hills offers personalized care plans that look at each person's needs, so residents get help at the right level, and anyone interested in knowing more usually goes for a tour to see how it all works in real life, but the main thing people say is it's a comfortable, safe place where the staff get to know people and try to make each day easier and more enjoyable for the folks who call it home.
