Library Terrace Apartments sits in a quiet Kenosha neighborhood next to the Southwest Neighborhood Library, and the building's got only 26 apartments, so you end up seeing familiar faces pretty quickly, and folks seem to get to know each other and the staff without much fuss, and the short hallways and one-level layout definitely help with getting around if walking is tough. The campus also has Library Terrace Suites, with 20 units for those who need more care, so residents can get more support if their needs change, and everything is set up for aging in place, which just means people don't have to move if their health changes. There's a range of apartment sizes-one and two bedrooms, studios-with accessible bathrooms and kitchenettes, and all the apartments come wired for cable and internet, with all utilities and TV included, which makes paying bills simpler.
The place lets in small pets and there's both resident and guest parking, with overnight guests allowed, so visitors can really stay connected. People join gardening groups, book discussions, story time, cooking club, and a resident music band if they like, and there's always some sort of activity going-a gym with yoga and chair yoga classes, Nintendo Wii bowling, game nights, and offsite trips into the Kenosha community. Meals happen in a chef-managed dining room with fresh fruit, vegetables, quality meats, and fish, so you see pretty decent food, and there's a community dining option if people want to eat together.
Support is always close by with a full-time on-campus registered nurse running weekly wellness checks, and the Wellness Team builds each resident's care package off regular assessments, so staff can help with things like medication, bathing, and getting dressed if someone needs it, but services can be dialed up or down as life changes. There's also Alzheimer's care, and a memory care setup that tries to prevent wandering and confusion. The building's smaller size and short hallways help people feel safer and less lost, and rooms feel a bit homier than in big places. Housekeeping, linen laundry, in-house washer and dryer, and drycleaning services cover chores, while a salon/barber shop, on-site religious services, and mental health specialist cover some of the social and spiritual well-being.
The staff includes caregivers, chefs, and housekeepers who often stick around long enough to build trust with the people who live there, and there's a sense that many staff go beyond the basics, especially for people facing tough health times like hospice. Events such as story time, community patio gardening, and porch sitting bring people together, and communal spaces like the media room with its big TV or the foyer with a fireplace give spots to gather during bad weather. People can pay with insurance or checks, and the payment options add flexibility. The place is part of the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association and holds a Diamond Accreditation, recognized as a Caring Stars recipient in 2021, and has been voted one of the top assisted living communities in Kenosha over several years, likely thanks to its consistent quality and neighborhood roots. The Apartments has a straightforward, small, homelike feel, and the range of programs, from educational lectures to holistic wellness, reflect a focus on physical, spiritual, social, and mental care rather than offering every possible amenity.
