Prairie Home Elder Services LLC, at 1463 Kenwood Drive in Menasha, Wisconsin, gives seniors assisted living and memory care in a home-like setting, and they've been doing so since March 16, 1998, with Michael C. McCarthy as the Executive Director. This is a family-owned, community-based residential facility that cares for adults who don't need skilled nursing but do need daily help, like with bathing, dressing, or managing medications, and the CNA- or RA-certified staff are there around the clock, so there's always help nearby, and they keep in touch with doctors when changes happen. Folks with Alzheimer's or dementia can get specialized care, with tailored activities, memory programs, and safe, enclosed courtyards, and the staff does memory-enhancing activities to help keep residents engaged. Residents get three home-cooked meals a day, plus snacks, with attention to individual diets and the comfort of having guest meals if someone's family or friends want to eat together.
You see, there's help for people who need high acuity care, diabetic care, incontinence care, or if someone can't get around easily, plus there are wheelchair-accessible showers and bathtubs in the rooms, and residents can bring small pets like cats and dogs, which makes many people feel more at home. The community offers respite care for families who need a short time off, and supportive counseling is available for both residents and their loved ones who might be under stress from caregiving. They handle long-term and short-term stays, and feature an activity program led by full-time directors, so there's always something to do, including on-site and off-site activities, field trips, restorative exercises, and devotional services for spiritual support. Residents can get transportation for outings at cost, and there's parking for those who drive.
Prairie Home's got common spaces inside and outside, secure courtyards for safe walking, and beauty salons for personal care. They keep the days filled with both quiet and busy times, always aiming to promote independence, dignity, and respect for all, with no fuss or hype, just steady care and attention for seniors and those with memory needs. The office is open on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and you can set up an appointment on weekends, but they're always there for the folks who live there, day or night. The business isn't BBB accredited, but it's provided care as a limited liability company for quite a while in Menasha, and you can find both assisted living and specialized memory care here, plus end-of-life care, so seniors and their families have options and support through all stages.
