Artisan Senior Living - Merrill

Artisan Senior Living - Merrill sits at 1207 Taylor Street in Merrill, Wisconsin, and offers assisted living and memory care for older adults, with 15 apartments that include studios and semi-private living quarters, and every unit comes with its own washer, dryer, and kitchenette, which means residents can take care of laundry and light cooking on their own if they'd like, but the staff's right there to help with dressing, bathing, mobility, and other daily tasks like transferring or getting ready in the morning if needed, and if someone needs Alzheimer's or Parkinson's care, they can set up a custom care plan because there's help available for physical therapy, toileting, showering, and rehabilitation, with a registered nurse and an on-site licensed nurse around for emergencies and scheduled doctor checkups every month, and if a resident needs diabetes management or fall prevention, that's part of the care here, along with all-day dining and snacks, a menu that includes pureed foods, and dietary services for different nutrition needs, plus folks enjoy activities from beauty and grooming services to educational programs and outings thanks to the calendar always having something going on, and there's transportation for doctor visits, church, and errands, so no one's stuck if they want to get out and about, with computers, a library, large TVs, and outdoor options like walking paths and decks for those who like being outside, and the keyless entry and keypad system on doors with 24-hour security means things are pretty safe, and if there's ever a problem, rooms are fitted with emergency response systems, so help can get there fast, and monthly wellness checkups by a doctor help keep everyone on track, with all utilities except phone included in the rates which start at $4,212 per month, and if anyone wants extra comfort, there's a concierge service, plus the setting has landscaped trails, a therapy room, a large community dining area, a spacious library, and plenty of chances to interact or stay busy, and the community sits pretty close to Good Samaritan Health Center, several pharmacies like Snyders Drug Stores and Aurora Pharmacy, and churches, which can be nice for people who want to keep up with their routines or see friends in town, and everything adds up to a place that balances helping people with letting them feel independent as much as they're able, with services adapted to fit what each person actually needs, not just a one-size-fits-all approach.