Attic Angel Community, in Middleton, WI, has a long history starting all the way back in 1889 as a well-known nonprofit helping both kids and seniors in the Madison area, and a lot of the community's support comes from a mix of member and volunteer efforts, successful fundraisers like the Attic Sale, and a grant program that fights food insecurity for families and older adults; the place blends all this with a senior living setup that lets residents find the right spot based on how much help they need, whether that's in one of the 123 ranch-style homes at Attic Angel Prairie Point for independent living, or the different levels of assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and rehab at Attic Angel Place without making people uproot every time their needs change.
Residents get personalized care like help with medications, bathing, dressing, transfers, and diabetes management, and there's also support for folks who struggle with memory issues, including a purpose-built Alzheimer's care area fitted with safety technology like alarm bracelets to prevent wandering; staff stay on duty 24/7 and handle everything from basic reminders to two-person and mechanical lift transfers, and the place even offers incontinence and behavioral support, as well as on-site visits from RNs, LPNs, podiatrists, dentists, therapists, and nutritionists for folks with more complex needs.
What's handy for many families is that Attic Angel Community lets people keep dogs or cats, provides respite and hospice care, and offers a mix of private and semi-private rooms, including guest suites that have the basics for visitors who need to stay overnight, so it tries to cover both everyday living and extra support when someone needs it for a short time or at the end of life.
Meals come in many kinds-restaurant style, room service, special diet options like kosher or vegan, gluten-free, low sodium, and the staff pay attention to allergy and health needs, so folks who want a certain diet can get what they need; other practical touches include move-in help, regular housekeeping, laundry, and 24-hour supervision, with air conditioning, wheel-in showers, ground floor units, and bath tubs for comfort and safety, plus easy-to-use emergency alert systems.
Community activities run as a steady part of life there, with movie nights, Wii bowling, trivia, art classes, stretching, Tai Chi, yoga, field trips, and programs the residents help to organize along with a full-time activity director, and there are shared spaces indoors and out-gardens, walking paths, an arts room, a barber and salon, dining areas, private dining for guests, even devotional services on and off site-so folks get to stay as busy or as relaxed as they want, and the pond adds a bit of peace to things while being close to food and shopping.
The operation stays rooted in its mission, with three corporations-Attic Angel Association, Attic Angel Prairie Point, and Attic Angel Place-each with its board and managed by a president, and along with helping its own residents, it puts time, donations, and knowledge into helping other senior communities through consulting and service contracts, and local charities through grants and fundraising.
Attic Angel Community receives recognition for friendly staff and quality care, with awards for its activities and atmosphere, but more than that, it's tried to be a steady home for people 55 and up who want to keep living life their way, whether they're still fully independent or need high levels of assistance, making it a familiar and supportive part of the Madison area for over 135 years.
