Birch Terrace has eight licensed beds and sits as a state of Wisconsin licensed, Class C, Non-Ambulatory Community Based Residential Facility. Each resident has their own private room, which is furnished and includes access to an emergency alert system, while the whole building is fully handicap accessible, so folks using wheelchairs can move around easily and get to the two handicap-accessible bathrooms and roll-in showers without trouble. Two staff members are on hand throughout the day, with at least one awake at night, so someone's always there to help with daily needs, including bathing, dressing, meals, and medication, and the staff is trained to support seniors with advanced aging, physical disabilities, chronic mental illness, and developmental disabilities. Memory care services are there for people living with Alzheimer's and other memory problems, including secure outdoor areas, alert systems for residents who wander, and staff trained in dementia care.
Community living at Birch Terrace means daily schedules are planned out, with things like movie nights, music, group outings, animal therapy, tabletop games, and exercise programs; there are paths for walking, a garden, a book room, common spaces, and scheduled community events where folks can visit or make friends. The dining room serves three home-cooked meals every day, and they will make special diets for people who need it, like low salt for blood pressure or plans for diabetes, plus there's all-day dining if someone needs a snack or has a different routine. Housekeeping and laundry services are included, and there's a barber or stylist who visits. Extra services like adult daycare, skilled nursing, respite care for short-term stays, hospice support at end-of-life, and home care for those not living full-time are available, and people can get travel help for things like doctor's appointments or spiritual gatherings.
Birch Terrace keeps safety in mind with a sprinkler system, emergency alert buttons, and 24-hour supervision. Staff help with transfers, hygiene routines, toileting, and non-ambulatory care, and there's medication help and coordination with medical providers when needed. Community integration and independence are important here, so routines try to balance support with choice. Long-term care here tends to be less costly than nursing homes, and it specializes in non-acute settings. Transportation, parking, and move-in help are offered, and there's employment for caregiving professionals like CNAs, LPNs/LVNs, and RNs. Birch Terrace doesn't accept Medicare unless certified. The facility gives families peace of mind, offers a secure and comfortable setting, and helps seniors live as fully and independently as possible.
