Genesis Options Residential Program in Kenosha, Wisconsin, has 20 senior apartments and offers assisted living, memory care, and senior living units for older adults who need some support but don't require nursing home care. The building has keypad keyless entry, a community kitchen, a computer area, and a game room, plus a library and plenty of outdoor space like porches, gardens, walking paths, and decks for relaxing or taking walks. Residents have access to movie nights in the theater room, group outings off-site, and a full calendar of social and recreational activities, including bingo and cards. The community supports visitors with expanded visiting hours and provides on-site parking.
Residents can bring pets, and there are both furnished and unfurnished options including studios, shared apartments, and single-bedroom units, many with spacious closets and in-room washers and dryers, and all have cable, Wi-Fi, telephones, and emergency pendants for extra peace of mind. All basic utilities except phone are included. There's weekly housekeeping and laundry, regular linen changes, meal services in a large dining room, and special menus for dietary needs, all prepared by a chef. The facility's ADA-compliant bathrooms and keyless entry systems help make daily life easier and safer, and there's a 24-hour awake staff with an on-site registered nurse, health assessments, and coordination with outside doctors who visit regularly. Residents can get help with bathing and grooming, medication management, physical therapy, and special care for Parkinson's disease and memory loss like Alzheimer's or dementia, with secure areas and memory programs for those who need it.
Genesis Options Residential Program also has health and wellness features like a fitness center, therapy room, beauty salon, massage services, and preventative health screenings. If someone needs help moving around or transferring, staff provide hands-on assistance. They develop individual care plans based on each resident's needs, and there's a 24-hour call system for emergencies. The staff also help new residents get settled with move-in coordination and offer support for daily tasks like food preparation and cleaning. The program supports a diverse group of residents and offers a community-based residential setting, focusing on respect for personal routines and choices.
The Genesis Options Residential Program also has a history of supporting people with more complex needs through transitional living programs in other Wisconsin cities, working with Department of Corrections referrals and offering group and individual therapy. Residents dealing with trauma or co-occurring mental health and substance use issues can get services like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, psychiatric assessment, medication help, and habit reversal training. There are outpatient, residential, and halfway house programs, and a focus on skills for long-term recovery, including exposure and ritual prevention and family education. The approach is person-centered, offering choices for social involvement, relaxation, and privacy, all in a safe, supportive environment that values health, dignity, and independence.
