Edwards House sits about 2.3 miles outside Kenosha, WI, and has eight apartments for seniors, with a focus on assisted living, memory care, and senior living units, which means you'll find folks who need some help with daily life like eating, getting around, dressing, toileting, and showering, but these are folks who don't always require round-the-clock skilled nursing care, so the caregivers there do a lot, from medication support and housekeeping to meal prep with three homemade meals a day and snacks always on hand, and if someone needs a special diet - like for diabetes or allergies, or just wants something different for birthdays or holidays - there's usually something that works. The small community has room for up to six people needing memory care, and staff keep an eye on people at all hours, using call buttons and secured keyless entry because wandering can be a real concern for some, plus they make sure help is available for folks who can't get around on their own.
The building has choices for shared rooms, studios, and one-bedroom units, all of them with pull cords, telephones, and some furniture, so you can have your own setup but not be left alone in an emergency. There's a real mix of things to do, with a movie room and big-screen TV, a bistro, fitness center, computer area with internet, library, game areas, walking paths, and a garden, and there's always planned get-togethers, offsite group trips (even for faith services or errands), therapy visits, music and animal therapy, and activities for holidays or just because. They've got preventive screenings, physical therapy, Parkinson's care, and can handle incontinence and diabetes, and the nurse and aides help with scheduling, laundry, bath time, and even feeding if someone can't quite manage.
Some folks move in from far away and Edwards House helps with relocation, too. You'll see cats and dogs, since they're pet friendly, and family members come to visit during planned social events, so it's not too quiet. Meals happen in a well-lit community dining room or, if someone wants something different, there's private dining spots and a snack bar. Residents can get a haircut at the beauty shop, use valet or concierge services, and even get personal dining assistance if it's hard to manage utensils. Security's a big deal with the emergency alert system running night and day, and the place is wheelchair friendly with rooms for therapy and a health room with a hot tub or steam area if someone wants to relax.
The grounds have landscaping, and staff keeps up community areas and apartments, so it's always clean and the library's got books for anyone who wants some quiet time. Edwards House is licensed under Wisconsin license #14534. Staff speak English and work together to coordinate healthcare and personal needs, helping with medication, making sure routines are kept, and working with families on individual service plans. There's always someone on duty, and they accommodate non-ambulatory residents with transfers and care that fits what each person needs, and transportation's there for folks who need a ride to an appointment. It's a simple, homey place with what you'd expect from a smaller family care home, and though there's a lot they offer, the feeling is always meant to be comfortable, safe, and personal.
