Rebekah Hansen - AFH sits on Buckeye Road in La Farge, Wisconsin, where you'll find a small, peaceful home with a handful of residents, folks who like a quiet place and appreciate a close group. The community is set up with both private and semi-private rooms, all furnished and with phones, making it easy for someone to settle in without bringing much except their own special things. There are walking paths and a garden outside, and when you want to get out, they have transportation and parking. Meals are served in the dining room at regular times, but if you're hungry outside of that, there's all-day dining as well. They make meals for folks dealing with allergies or diabetes, which is pretty handy for people who need to watch what they eat.
For activities, staff organizes regular programs so no one just sits around bored, and there's always someone to help with bathing, dressing, moving from one place to another, and managing medicines. The residents get help with every day tasks, whether that's getting cleaned up, having meals prepared, or a little help getting around, and the staff is on hand all hours in case something comes up. Emergency alert systems are in every room so help's never far away. The team works with residents and their families, making plans that suit what each person likes and needs, and they're very careful about communication with everyone involved in someone's care.
There's a focus on both assisted and independent living. Folks who want a bit more freedom can join in social activities and use the resort-like spaces, but can ask for more help anytime. Skilled nursing support is available if someone has bigger medical needs, including round-the-clock care and rehabilitation, and that's not something every small home can do. People living with Alzheimer's or dementia can get special programs and memory care, too, with activities and 24-hour support for safety and comfort.
Rebekah Hansen - AFH can also give primary caregivers a short break with respite care, so residents get all the support they need while their families rest easy. The home makes a point of keeping up with quality checks and education for staff, making sure care stays up to high standards. The staff is trained to watch out for residents' well-being and set up care plans based on each person's habits and preferences, always aiming to let folks keep their dignity and independence in a place that feels like home, where everyone is welcome and no one is left out.
