Elizabeth Residence South is a care community thoughtfully designed to support individuals living with dementia and memory challenges. The residence features two comprehensive Memory Care Units that take full advantage of the serene Wisconsin farmland views, creating a peaceful backdrop for daily living. The atmosphere within Elizabeth Residence South is warm and homelike, with a spacious, open layout and a variety of inviting common areas set aside for dining and engaging activities. Residents are encouraged to personalize their living spaces, including individualized curios decorated with treasured mementos from their lives, fostering a sense of ownership and belonging.
Central to the approach at Elizabeth Residence South is the Creative Care Model, a dynamic philosophy focused on addressing the mental, physical, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of every resident. The care provided is highly individualized, with specialty-trained dementia staff, nurses, and a visiting physician collaborating to establish unique plans of care for each resident. These plans are continuously updated to reflect changes in needs from admission through end-of-life care. The intent of the Creative Care Model is to highlight each resident’s abilities, offering gentle challenges that empower individuals to maintain the highest level of independence possible.
The residence is also known for its vibrant and innovative Activity Team, which tailors a rich program of varied activities to suit all levels of engagement. Residents benefit from outings around town, visible by the residence's distinctive bus, as well as sightseeing trips that keep them connected to the larger community. A special in-house feature is Maggie, the golden doodle therapy dog, who “lives” at the Franklin location and provides comfort, companionship, and joy to residents on a daily basis. Engagement with furry friends is valued as an important aspect of emotional well-being.
Elizabeth Residence South also cherishes its longstanding traditions of community and family. Annual gatherings, such as the Family Picnic, Holiday Party, Ladies Tea, and Men’s Brunch, are hallmarks of the residence’s commitment to fostering meaningful social connections. Even during challenging times, like the threat of COVID-19, the Activity Team finds safe and creative ways to stimulate and entertain residents, ensuring that life at Elizabeth Residence South remains lively, connected, and nurturing. Through its combination of thoughtful design, dedicated care, and innovative programming, Elizabeth Residence South stands out as a welcoming and supportive environment for those living with memory challenges.