Sunset Ridge Memory Care sits in Jefferson, Wisconsin, and serves people who have Alzheimer's, dementia, or memory problems, providing both assisted living and memory care in a safe and comfortable setting that was built for this purpose, and you'll notice the friendly feeling right away because the staff go out of their way to help residents, always staying patient and kind, and they are awake and available around the clock to offer supervision and support for all sorts of needs-light, medium, or heavy care, with nurses and therapists coming for visits or staying on staff to help with health issues, including diabetic care with insulin shots, incontinence care, and non-ambulatory care if someone needs to use a lift. The rooms come in several options-studio, semi-private, or two-bedroom units-so folks can pick what fits them best, and each one has its own climate control, private bathrooms, and access to Wi-Fi. The building itself is designed for safety, with secured outdoor spaces, walking paths, and enclosed courtyards where no one will wander off, and there are bracelets with alarms for people who might be at risk if they try to leave.
Meals are prepared by chefs and served three times a day, with options that include Kosher, vegetarian, vegan, organic, gluten-free, and low-sodium or sugar for special diets, and folks can eat in the main dining room or try private dining, anytime dining, or even have room service if they like, and guests can join meals too. You'll see pets like cats and dogs living alongside residents, and you'll find plenty of common areas-fireplaces to sit by, raised garden beds for those who like digging in the dirt, lounges with TVs or computers, and areas for arts, crafts, and social gatherings. There's a beauty salon and full laundry and housekeeping service to keep things fresh.
Activity is a big focus here, so there's a full-time activity director who organizes field trips, educational groups, exercise classes, music, gardening clubs, and more so that everyone has the chance to get out, stay active, and spend time with friends, with programs set up to help with memory and movement and personalized plans for each resident, and they offer both onsite and offsite devotional services, including Catholic and other faiths. If someone's living with tough behavior challenges from dementia-like wandering, aggression, or complex care needs-staff are trained to support and reassure them without judgment. They provide hospice and respite care, standby assistance and transfers, and medication management, including injections.
Outdoor seating, scenic views, walking paths, and patio gardens mean residents can enjoy nature and fresh air when the weather's nice, and yes, outdoor smoking is allowed too. There's resident parking and transportation services available for an extra fee if anyone needs a ride to appointments or outings, and they do partner with other local facilities for support and resources. The payment options are wide-private pay, social security, veteran's benefits, and private insurance-all accepted, though there's a community fee when moving in and fees based on the type of room and care level, including for respite stays. The culture here centers on respect and quality care, making sure everyone's treated with dignity and attention to the little things, with plans that adjust as people's needs change, and everything works together to create a kind, helpful place for people over 55 who need memory or assisted living care.
