Matterhaus sits in Germantown, Wisconsin, within Washington County, and offers a place where seniors can find care and support in a medium-sized community with 26 assisted living units, and the rooms come as studios, single bedrooms, or in communal living options, so people can choose what fits them best, and you're looking at a location where staff provide help with daily activities, medication management, dressing, bathing, meals, and personal care, and the team works around the clock, with 24-hour supervision and a call system that residents can use at any time if they need something. Matterhaus handles independent living, assisted living, and memory care, especially for people with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or Parkinson's disease, so you see a real effort to make sure people with different needs are met, and the staff get special training in dementia care and safety, which is important when folks want to make sure their loved ones don't wander off. Residents get access to meals prepared for special diets like allergies or diabetes, and these meals are set up to feel social and welcoming, whether it's restaurant-style or all day dining, and help with mealtime is ready too if someone needs it.
People living at Matterhaus can join group events, take part in exercise sessions, arts and crafts, gardening, walk or jog along the paths, read in the library, or catch a movie in the theatre room, and residents also help organize activities, so there's something for everyone, and the activities focus on keeping folks engaged-socially, mentally, and physically. There are quiet gardens and sitting areas when you want to relax, as well as a barber or salon, a cafe, games rooms, internet access, and private dining for special times. The rooms are furnished and have telephones, and beds can be set up for those who have trouble moving on their own, as staff can assist with transfers. For safety, there's an emergency alert system throughout, plus regular housekeeping, laundry-including dry cleaning-pharmacy help, case management, doctor appointment transportation, and parking.
Memory care is part of the Matterhaus program, designed to reduce confusion and keep folks from wandering, and custom care plans help make sure each person gets what's best for them. The care covers those who may only need a little help and those needing more skilled nursing or even short-term respite care if a caregiver needs a break. The neighborhood offers information on weather, safety, health facilities, and local parks. Matterhaus, affiliated with Gables of Germantown and CBRF services, provides a community where staff work to keep things warm, friendly, and supportive, focusing a lot on simple comforts and a sense of belonging, using unique therapies aimed at keeping minds sharp and days joyful. There are training services for staff and legal support lines for administration, showing attention to steady and reliable care, while communication with residents and members happens through newsletters and emails, so people can stay informed and engaged with community life.
