Woodside Senior Communities sits on an 18-acre campus in Ashwaubenon, right in the heart of Green Bay, and it's been around since 1968, run as a non-profit by Bay Area Lutheran Homes, Inc. The place offers many living options for folks 55 and older, with independent living, income-based independent apartments, assisted living, memory care assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and residential care, and there's even respite care if someone only needs a place to stay for a short time, say from five to ninety days, and with over 340 people living there, the campus feels busy but welcoming. They've got several different buildings on site-Woodside Lutheran Home, Woodside Manor, Woodside Villa, Woodside Oaks, and Woodside Haven, so folks can pick where they'd feel most comfortable, and they have apartments that are either one or two bedrooms, usually with a private patio or balcony, a small fridge, and you can bring your own things to make it feel more like home.
They have all kinds of services set up to help make living easier, from transportation and housekeeping to meals and wellness programs, plus there's always registered nurses on duty with medical staff available day and night, and for good measure, the rooms come with emergency call systems and personal pendants just in case someone needs help. The memory care section is set up with extra alarms and safeguards, but visitors just need to buzz in, and the staff is trained to help folks who might be dealing with memory loss or dementia, so they have personalized care plans, activities, and support from people who know what they're doing. There's also a full therapy and rehabilitation center, with things like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and they've got state-of-the-art equipment, so whether it's for joint replacements or recovering from a stroke or just getting back on your feet after surgery, they try to keep people as independent as possible.
Food here is homemade, and you hear about their World Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies and Sloppy Joe Recipe, and they try to accommodate folks who have special diets, whether that's for diabetes, low-sodium, gluten-free, or something else. The dining rooms are bright and roomy, and staff also serves snacks and chef-prepared meals. Besides meals, there's a team in charge of activities, so people can join group walks, balance exercises, swimming classes, painting, gardening, bingo, holiday parties, happy hours, even pet therapy, music, and "Cycling Without Age" trishaw rides. For people who value their faith, the campus includes a dedicated chapel and full-time ELCA Lutheran Pastor, Pastor Steve, who leads Bible studies and services, and they also have a Spiritual Care Program and a support group for family caregivers led by a registered nurse.
Woodside is part of the Green Bay community and tries to involve residents in what's going on nearby-there are things like economic development programs, talent retention, business showcase events, Coffee Breaks, youth leadership programs, and more, so staying connected is easy here. On top of that, there are pickleball courts, a dog park, walking paths, stand-up gardens, bright sunrooms and lounges, on-site beauty and barber services, cable TV, WiFi, scheduled rides to appointments, and outdoor community patios for visits or relaxing in the sun.
The staff works as a team, with roles like Executive Director of Campus Living, Health Information Manager, Assisted Living Admissions Coordinator, RN Nurse Manager, Life Enrichment Manager, and a full crew of caretakers, nurses, and dietary staff, all aiming to keep things running smoothly for everyone. Folks can schedule a virtual tour, and there are options for moving between care levels without having to leave the campus. Over the years, Woodside's become known for its full range of health care and living services, delivered in a faith-based, caring environment, treating everyone with dignity and respect, providing different types of help to match what residents need as they age.
