The Villa

The Villa sits on a 22-acre campus in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin and has served older adults since 1887, offering several levels of care, like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and a nursing care center, all designed to help folks stay as independent as they can be while still getting the help they need if their needs change over time, so you'll find a real mix of living spaces including private rooms with bathrooms, apartments with kitchenettes, and full kitchens for those who like to cook, plus features like cable TV, WiFi access, and phone lines in room for everyday comfort. The Villa is a community-based residential facility with a Class C CBRF license, so people who need non-ambulatory care or wheelchairs can feel safe, and the building has things like a sprinkler system, emergency call alerts, handicap-accessible features, and maintenance included, making day-to-day life smoother and safer. The community includes a secure household for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia, called the Lakeside household, which has a SNOEZELEN Sensory Room-this helps give people with memory loss a quieter, more relaxing place that reduces confusion and wandering, and staff are specially trained in dementia care, including handling medications and therapies, so everyone gets the supervision and support they need at every hour of the day. The Villa has nurses on-site 24 hours and caregivers available all the time, and when someone moves in, a registered nurse does a full assessment to make an individualized care plan that covers things like help with dressing, bathing, transfers, managing medications, and even feeding if it's needed, and the support can grow if needs change later on. There are many opportunities to stay active and social, with daily scheduled activities like music therapy from Music Speaks, LLC, arts and crafts, resident-led events, movie nights, and plenty of health and wellness programs, all focused on making life meaningful. There are common spaces everyone can use like dining rooms with all-day restaurant-style dining and special diets available, lounges and activity rooms, a courtyard and a garden with a gazebo, a salon and barbershop, a library, walking paths, and a fitness center, plus snacks are available throughout the day. The Villa offers laundry, weekly linen changes, weekly housekeeping, and dry cleaning, so chores don't pile up, and there's transportation for outings and appointments, guest parking, and extra help with non-medical care, all included. Meals are prepared by chefs with special attention for allergies, diabetes, and good nutrition, and everyone can join in meals in the dining room three times daily. There's help for veterans to access long-term care or Aid and Attendance benefits, and the staff have a reputation for being friendly and helpful, making new residents feel welcome. The Villa uses a "Resident First" philosophy, which means care plans and activities are built around each person's needs, personality, and preferences, and there are two households with space for up to 16 residents each-smaller, so it feels more home-like. The Villa also offers rehabilitation through Next Step at Felician Village, with therapy treatments for folks coming out of the hospital, and the campus as a whole resembles a vacation resort but without being over the top, just clean, comfortable, and focused on dignity, self-worth, and emotional and spiritual support. So, folks who choose The Villa can expect specialized memory care and assisted living, community activities, security, and staff who know how to help, all in a place that feels pretty friendly and down to earth.