Brookside, managed by Nancy Stewart, sits in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, and is a small adult family home with just four assisted living units, so everything feels pretty quiet and comfortable and you get the sense that folks don't get overlooked here. Residents can choose between studio apartments, one-bedroom units, and some semi-private options, and everything's set up with safety features like secure entry and a keyless keypad, plus there's 24-hour supervision and staff ready for emergencies, which is good for peace of mind. Brookside has a special focus on caring for people with advanced age, dementia or Alzheimer's, developmental disabilities, emotional difficulties, Parkinson's disease, physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, and those who are terminally ill, and there's memory care with secure spaces for residents who might wander or need extra attention.
Trained caregivers help with things like bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication, while monthly doctor visits and care coordination keep health needs on track, and rehabilitation like physical therapy or feeding help is available when it's needed, so folks with changing abilities don't have to struggle alone. Services stretch from simple help with daily tasks to more skilled nursing and short-term care, along with respite stays if a caregiver needs a break, and each resident gets an individual care plan so their special needs aren't missed. Meal service accommodates diets like diabetes plans or pureed foods, and birthdays and holidays get celebrated with special menus, so eating feels more like a community event than a chore, and folks who like pets can even keep them for company.
Everyone gets use of the dining room, cafe, walking paths, porches, and community rooms, with scheduled games, wellness programs, arts and crafts, and a theater for movies or group activities, and there's a beauty shop and fitness area for those who want them. Housekeeping, laundry, cable TV, basic internet, and phone services are part of the package, plus staff will help with moving in and arranging grocery or medical appointments. Transportation is provided for outings and doctor visits, whether folks need private or shared rides, and the visiting hours are set up to be pretty flexible, so family and friends can drop by without too much fuss.
Brookside provides a cozy, safe place with lots of small comforts, like snacks, communal or private kitchens, games, a computer room, apartment cleaning, and maintenance taken care of by the facility, which means most chores are off your list. People can sit outside or walk the paths when the weather's nice, and there's always something planned to keep everyone engaged, including creative activities that let folks stay busy. The trained staff handles medication management, care for people with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, or brain injury, and offers support for other special health circumstances, so personal needs get met even as those needs change. Brookside is licensed under number 12715, but what matters most for many is that the setting feels homelike and steady, with regular routines, thoughtful activities, and spaces that match different levels of independence and need.
