Poplar Place sits on the north side of Eau Claire, WI, at 3012 Milton Rd, in a quiet neighborhood where folks can feel safe and relaxed, and it's a residential care home with just four beds, three private bedrooms, and one shared master bedroom, along with two bathrooms, a spacious living room, dining room, a big kitchen, an activity room, and a full basement with nearly 2,000 square feet of living area in total, all in a handicap accessible building with a large yard and walking or jogging paths outside to let residents enjoy some fresh air. The staff at Poplar Place always stay awake overnight with someone there all the time, offering high to moderate supervision, and more staff come in to help with care plans if needed, and they'll help folks who need assistance with walking, wheelchairs, daily activities like bathing, dressing, and transfers, as well as toileting and incontinence care, and they're pretty good about making sure people get the hands-on help they need without rushing or fussing. The place specializes in memory care, Alzheimer's care, dementia care, and also has support for Parkinson's disease, and they'll take care of people with behavioral health issues, disabilities-both mental health and physical-or folks who just need extra support as they get older. Each resident gets a tailored care plan, and the staff works with healthcare providers to give proper medical care, including things like medication management and diabetes support, and there's regular health monitoring to keep an eye on how everyone is doing, plus a 24-hour emergency response and in-room systems for help when someone gets in trouble.
Poplar Place serves chef-prepared, fresh meals every day, with ingredients that can be organic when possible, and there's a dietitian on site to help with special dietary needs, including diabetes, and dementia-friendly menus for those who need simpler choices, and staff are happy to help with mealtime assistance if it's hard to eat alone, plus they have meal preparation and service in a dining room where folks can gather together. There's rehabilitation available, along with home health support, so medical needs don't get overlooked, and residents benefit from transportation for medical appointments, regular health checks, and home health services as needed. Social life stays lively too, with scheduled daily activities that include fitness classes, arts and crafts, movie nights, education programs, religious services in the chapel, and games in the activity room, and there's a beauty shop right on site for haircuts and such. The property features cable TV, Wi-Fi/high-speed internet, private bathrooms, kitchenettes or full kitchens in some units, washers and dryers, air-conditioning, telephone services, and maintenance-free living, which means cleaning, cooking, and home upkeep get taken care of. Residents can pick from studio apartments, one-bedroom units, shared rooms, or private suites, all fully furnished for comfort. Poplar Place offers different levels of care, including assisted living, memory care, and independent living, so people can stay even as their needs change, and it's a board and care home set up for people who want some help but still value privacy and choice. Guests can use parking facilities, and the lawn and garden provide more room to relax outside. The team there focuses on making sure each person gets the support they need, whether that's help with everyday tasks, help with medication, or just a friendly person nearby.
