Dwelling Place

Dwelling Place sits in La Crosse, Wisconsin as a small Adult Family Home with only 4 licensed assisted living units, so folks moving in will find a tight-knit setting, and the home does what it can to help with basic needs like dressing, bathing, medication, and even help with feeding if needed, plus there's 24-hour support and care for people dealing with memory loss or Alzheimer's, and the staff handles skilled nursing tasks like rehabilitation and wound care, with an on-site registered nurse available. The place gets checked by local agencies such as the Department of Aging, but it doesn't take Medicare and isn't certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, though it does work to give seniors long-term care in a familiar, homey environment, which can be comforting for family members who want peace of mind. The house has a few simple comforts like private bathrooms that meet ADA standards, furnished rooms, washer and dryer access, gardens, walking paths, a library, emergency call buttons, and even a dining hall where special meals are made for different diets-like a pureed menu or diabetes-friendly food-with chef-inspired options and all-day dining in a cozy dining room. Residents can join daily activities, arts and crafts, computer classes, movie nights, and other events the staff or WALA Team puts together, and the Dwelling Place feels kind of busy, with massage therapy, a beauty and barbershop, regular doctor visits, active fall prevention plans, and a bunch of entertainment and social options so folks can stay active if they want to. The amenities also go as far as giving free transportation assistance, panic buttons for emergencies, private garages, attached parking, a partially finished basement, and even a fireplace, plus the property listing mentions it covers about 2,327 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, along with a little yard and places to sit outside. There are programs and training for staff, including CBRF courses, legal support, management training, and insurance; plus there's a provider directory, member directory, and professional network called the WALA Team, so caregivers like CNAs, LPNs, and RNs find support and job opportunities here. Folks in the community join events like symposiums or golf outings, or get updates from management through member accounts and platform features such as Ask Wanda, and the home stays connected with similar places managed under ILC, like Eagle House or Ferndale, mainly in the La Crosse area. The Seniorly Community Score for Dwelling Place is 3.8, noting reviews about safety and how people feel about living there, and the home tries to be accessible for people with disabilities-with efforts in digital access and things like emergency alert systems-while still offering regular housekeeping and laundry, scheduled transportation, and a feeling of camaraderie with indoor and outdoor activities, so people living there aren't short of things to do in a peaceful but active setting.