Elizabeth Residence South is a medium-sized senior living community in Franklin, Wisconsin, with 31 licensed beds that provide assisted living, memory care, independent living, home care, home health, and hospice services. The community has secure memory care, including a safe outdoor area and trained staff who know how to care for people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Residents get help with bathing, dressing, mobility, and medication management, and there's standby assistance for folks who need help transferring from a bed to a wheelchair. Meals are home-cooked and served in a dining room with all-day, restaurant-style options to fit different diets, including diabetes and allergies.
Rooms come in several layouts such as studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and semi-private spaces, and residents usually have private bedrooms. The facility's 24-hour awake staff and emergency alert systems make sure someone's always available for residents' needs and emergencies. Common spaces indoors help residents socialize, and there are plenty of activities, movie nights, library access, walking paths, gardens, and even a barber and salon on-site. The Generations Day Center holds planned activities and offers companionship.
Elizabeth Residence South provides long-term care at a cost typically lower than full-time nursing homes, and it doesn't accept Medicare unless certified. The community's licensed by local or state governments and gets regular visits from agencies like the Department of Aging. It features memory care tailored for those with dementia, with supervision, engagement, and a secure environment to prevent wandering.
Residents need to be at least 55 years old. The community also supports people with mild cognitive impairment and has specialized dementia waiver services. Nursing staff assist with diabetic care and incontinence care, so residents who can manage incontinence themselves and those who need help checking blood sugar levels but not insulin shots will find support. The community has a reputation for friendly, helpful, and kind staff that foster a comfortable, supportive place. There's housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and medication management, plus personal care services and therapy options for recovery from illness or injury. Families can arrange respite care, and there are support and referral services to help with care transitions.
Elizabeth Residence South belongs to a small network with related communities in Racine and Glendale. The focus stays on personalized care that helps residents live as independently as possible, while amenities and social engagement improve quality of life. The facility gives families peace of mind by keeping residents safe, comfortable, and socially active.
