Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc serves older adults who live with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory issues, and has a special focus on providing care that fits each person. The building's designed as a purpose-built, free-standing memory care community, so everything from the security systems with wander-prevention technology-like bracelets that set off alarms if someone tries to leave-to simple features that help people navigate safely, is meant to help folks feel comfortable, safe, and at ease, especially those at risk of wandering or showing behaviors that might be a challenge elsewhere. Residents can bring their own furniture and personal items to decorate their suites, which helps each room feel more like home, and the rooms are all wheelchair-accessible with studio and semi-private choices. Staff are available around the clock, including nurses and a doctor on call, and every team member receives over 120 hours in dementia-specific training, including the special MOSAIC education and Alzheimer's Association's Guidelines for Dignity, so residents get dignity and specialized support each day.
Meals are provided in a community dining area with restaurant-style service, so everyone can choose options, including vegetarian and gluten-free meals. The kitchen and dining staff can adapt to special diets as needed, and guests can join residents for meals. Regular activities fill each week-stretching classes, art classes, gardening, brain fitness, trivia, karaoke, cooking, music groups, wine tasting, pet programs, intergenerational visits, trips and outings-plus indoor and outdoor common spaces make it easy to join in or relax. The facility has recital rooms for musical groups, arts and crafts areas, a gym, game rooms, and recreation rooms, which get plenty of use. Residents can benefit from brain fitness classes and mind-invigorating programs created especially for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, and the staff offers personalized care plans focused on memory care needs.
Azura follows a household model and the MOSAIC philosophy, which uses a strengths-based approach, especially with its MOSAIC Dreams Therapy Program that helps make residents' dreams and happy moments a reality. Devotional services and spiritual support happen onsite, and there's help with pain and symptom control, emotional support, and hospice and respite care if needed. Every part of daily life, from medication management-including insulin and blood sugar checks-to help with dressing, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility, gets covered, including using mechanical lifts for those who need them.
The whole site's licensed by the State and includes security features throughout, outdoor areas for walks or gardening, and indoor areas to relax together, chat, or be alone. Housekeeping, in-house laundry and linen service, dry cleaning, and guest parking are all available, and high-speed WiFi and cable TV are wired in for modern comforts. Small pets are allowed, but rules may apply, and the age requirement is 55 and up. Residents can join the gardening club, cooking group, or story time, and there's also in-house religious services, lectures, and guest meals. Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc has served over 1,940 families, and its dedicated memory care area in its own building is set up for the unique needs of people living with memory loss, making it a steady choice for those who need extra help and support without feeling overwhelmed.
