VitaCare Living Menomonie has two assisted living communities, called VitaCare Living - Menomonie I and II, at 1916 Talen Street and 1902 Talen Street in Menomonie, WI, and each one has 16 beds in a home-like setting, which gives residents a more personal place to live. The buildings have secure memory care spaces with alarms for residents who might wander and a safe outdoor area for fresh air, and here the staff gets special training for Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, so they know how to help people with memory issues and keep everyone comfortable and secure day and night, since someone's always awake and available for help. The staff keeps an eye on residents' health with daily wellness checks and personal care, plus there's a nurse and doctor on call, and they do medication reminders, health care, physical therapy, occupational and speech therapy, and even have a dentist, podiatrist, and pharmacy services. Meals get cooked fresh three times a day with nutrition in mind, and special diets are available, and residents eat together in the dining area, sometimes in a private dining room, or guests can join for a meal if they'd like. There's a structured and organized activity program where an activity assistant is around five days a week and a monthly activity calendar lists games, arts and crafts, bingo, movies, gardening, music, exercise, holiday parties, outings, and even visits or volunteers from churches and schools, so there's always something to do whether it's inside or outside in the courtyard, garden, or on outings around town, and they do devotional and literary events now and then too.
People who live here can have their own living space or bedroom, and some have kitchenettes, so there's privacy and quiet for those who want it, and residents can bring their pets along, because pets are welcome, and there's support for all daily needs like bathing, dressing, laundry, housekeeping, and maintenance, which makes it easier to stay as independent as possible. For medical needs like hospice or skilled nursing, the staff can help, and there's respite care if families need a break, plus the community works with Medicaid, Medicare, and private payment options, so people have choices. Indoor and outdoor common areas include a fitness center and spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a bocce court, computer and internet access, cable or satellite TV in main rooms, a library, and space for gatherings or relaxation, and there's a beauty/barber shop and nail salon for personal care. Residents and their guests get parking, and transportation is available for shopping or appointments, so getting around isn't a problem.
The facility allows both men and women residents, starting at age 55, and it's built to be accessible, including wheelchair-friendly showers and areas. The community gets reviewed twice a year for its state license and quality, and families are welcome to schedule in-person or virtual tours to see daily life, meet the staff, and get a feel for the place at their own pace, and other senior living options in the Menomonie area can be discussed if someone wants to compare. The team tries to make sure seniors can keep as much independence as possible while getting the support needed, whether it's for daily living, health needs, or memory care, all within a smaller, caring setting that feels less like a big institution and a bit more like home.
