Azura Memory Care of Kenosha South is a small senior housing community with 16 apartments, set up mainly for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and it's made for folks who can't walk without help and need close supervision, which the staff provides all day and night, and they keep an eye on who's moving around rather than just putting things on the walls to look good. The MOSAIC program, which they use exclusively, is meant for memory care and gives each resident activities and therapy planned just for them, focusing on using the parts of their brain that still work okay, and it provides everything from creative projects and music to small group gatherings and outdoor time, and there always seems to be something going on like art, church, stretching, even karaoke and gardening clubs. Residents get help with daily activities like getting dressed, bathing, moving around, using the bathroom, managing medicine, eating special foods for diabetics or vegetarians, and the nurses and aides check people each month and keep records up to date. The rooms are made so people with disabilities stay safe, with grab bars, non-slip floors, pull cords, and wheelchair showers, and they offer both private and shared rooms, with all of them inside a secured, locked area so nobody can wander off, and they even use technology like bracelets for extra safety.
The building has practical things like a kitchen for group cooking, a separate therapy room, game and movie rooms with high definition TVs, a reading area, a pool, garden paths, outside patios, a central fireplace, and hair salon services, and there's always cleaning, laundry, and repairs as part of what they do. Housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation are included, with anytime dining, guest meals, special diets like gluten-free, and snacks always available, and there's a menu set up for people with dietary needs. There's scheduled transportation to doctor appointments and outings, and staff can help arrange special trips, so it's possible to get away from the campus for a while, even if it's just for a picnic or a field trip to a local event. The medical services cover medication management, diabetic care, wound care, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, behavioral and psychiatric support, doctor and nurse visits, and hospice or respite, so someone recovering or needing a break from home caregiving can stay for a while.
Azura keeps a higher staff-to-resident ratio, which means more attention for each person, and they have regular wellness checkups, therapy for those who want it, help with behavioral problems, and close monitoring for those who might show challenging symptoms or like to wander. The whole place is set up so that residents can keep whatever independence they can, with help always nearby, and the main goal is always to help each person feel comfortable, safe, and engaged no matter what stage of memory loss they're in, and everything from meals to daily activities is done with that in mind. The cost starts at $5,941 a month, which covers the basics, and the community, which is family-owned, works with programs like the dementia and hospice waiver for those who need a higher level of care or plan on aging in place, and they do a lot to involve family and friends, sharing resources and offering outreach so everyone feels part of the community, not just the person living there.
