Franklin Place Memory Care sits in Franklin, Wisconsin, and focuses on helping seniors with memory problems like dementia and Alzheimer's disease, and the building is a single story so you won't have to worry about stairs or elevators, which is good because the whole place is built to make life safer and easier for folks who wander or get confused. They've got 24-hour supervision and a call system so help is always close, and you'll find staff who really know what they're doing-trained people who assist with bathing, getting dressed, medication, and moving around, along with haircuts and personal grooming all on site, which means you don't have to leave the community to get basic care taken care of, and that can be mighty comforting when leaving gets hard.
The rooms come as studios, two-bedroom units, and semi-private spaces, with a secured design, and they offer services for those with mild cognitive trouble as well as those further along in the disease. You can even bring some pets, which is something a lot of places don't allow, and the building is set up for wheelchair use, plus there's Wi-Fi for folks who like to stay connected. Residents get meals made special for memory health, and there are all sorts of activities, including exercise, games, and social time, aimed at folks with all levels of ability-everything built around trying to keep the mind active and the quality of life as high as possible, because they know every person is different and has their own needs and interests.
Franklin Place is part of Anthem Memory Care, sometimes called Atlantic Memory Care, so there are bigger company resources behind it, and they lean on evidence-based programs along with new technology, such as the Pathways of Purpose program, which is a way of giving everyone activities and engagement that fit who they are as people, not just as patients. Folks can bring their own furniture, and families get support too, with tools and information about memory loss, dementia stages, and what signs to look for, which helps with planning and understanding what to expect. For peace of mind, the place is licensed by the state, has fire safety features, a reporting system for emergencies, and clinical and medical management right there, so no big runaround for medicines, checkups, or basic care. There are also respite options if a family needs a break or someone is coming for a short stay.
They stick to person-centered care, which basically means they try to understand each resident's story and adjust care, activities, and social opportunities to fit-not a cookie-cutter approach-so whether someone's able to join group fun or needs quiet routines, they'll try to make it work just for them, always aiming to let folks keep their independence and sense of self as much as possible, and with all those little extras like transportation, housekeeping, beauty services, therapy, and safety systems in place, the whole place is set up to make life manageable for adults aged 55 and over dealing with memory conditions.
