Oak Park Place has several locations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, each with a community that looks and feels like the local neighborhood, and folks living there can see bluffs, pastures, or tree-lined streets depending on which campus they're at, and some areas even have views of the State Capitol building if you're sitting up in The Capitol View Room, and you'll find plenty of places to gather like Grandview Hall, lounges, or garden rooms. The community has a range of care options for seniors, so people can choose from Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation services, and the campus lets you move between these levels as your needs change, so some people stay in the same community for many years while they get extra help as they need it. Folks can pick from different apartment layouts, including studios, one- and two-bedroom units, and each place usually has a private bath, phone, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and sometimes a furnished space if that helps with the move, and all the buildings are wheelchair accessible, have safety features, and include amenities like a library, game room, indoor and outdoor sitting areas, walking paths, therapy pools, and private dining if families visit.
For those who need memory support, Oak Park Place has a special Memory Care program where residents with Alzheimer's or dementia have their own building, and staff use technology like alarmed bracelets to prevent wandering, so folks who might walk off or act out have a safer environment, and the whole setting is set up to handle people with behavior challenges or who need a high level of supervision. The staff is on hand 24 hours a day, and that includes nurses and aides who are always awake, and outside professionals like dentists, podiatrists, and therapists come in regularly so residents don't have to travel for those services. People get help with bathing, dressing, grooming, taking medicine, and any extra things like managing diabetes, incontinence, or even help transferring from a bed to a chair with lifts or two people if that's what's needed. Oak Park Place also has a Memory Keepers program to support residents' families and caregivers as they deal with memory loss issues, and the community pays special attention to people showing tough behaviors, making sure safety is always a top priority.
The community serves meals prepared by professional chefs, offering all-day, restaurant-style dining and options for room service, and special diet needs are handled, like low-salt or low-sugar menus, using fresh and local ingredients when possible, and there's always an allergy-sensitive option so everyone can eat safely. Residents can take part in regular activities such as stretching classes, yoga, dancing, brain fitness, art, gardening, Wii bowling, movie nights, wine tastings, community service, religious services, and even seasonal events and lectures. The fitness center, swimming pool, therapy pool, and walking paths help people stay active, and there are also beauty salons and barber services on-site for those who want them.
Housekeeping and laundry are part of the deal, and utilities like phone, internet, and TV are included, so daily life stays simple, and there's an emergency alert system and 24-hour call buttons for peace of mind. Residents who want to go out have scheduled transportation or parking if they still drive, plus staff arrange for trips to parks and local events, so there's a connection to the outside community, and it's not all about staying inside. Extra services are also available, such as respite care visits, hospice when needed, and programs that pay attention to physical, emotional, and social well-being, and people can move in with help through a move-in coordinator. Some residents run their own activities or book clubs, and there's always someone around organizing schedules, so no one is left feeling alone. Oak Park Place tries to offer a balance of independence, safety, and social opportunities in a setting that takes the individual needs of each person seriously, and you'll find friendly staff who are recognized for taking a helpful and caring approach, giving each resident as much attention as is needed to help them write the next part of their life story in comfort.
