Matthews of Saint Francis I

Matthews Of Saint Francis I sits on East Denton Avenue in Saint Francis, WI, where it helps seniors feel comfortable as they move from living at home to a community setting, and it really tries to make that big life change easier, both for residents and their families, with caring staff from the Adava Care group always around. The community belongs to Matthews Senior Living and offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and Alzheimer's Care, and you'll find many residents with different care needs under one roof, which does make things less lonely for folks as they age. There's a registered nurse on staff around the clock, and helpers give support with things like bathing, dressing, eating, taking medicine, transfers, and more, always using care plans that doctors and nurses work out for each resident. The place is wheel-chair accessible and has features to help those who aren't as mobile, and there's a 24-hour call system to keep everyone safe. Residents pick from one- and two-bedroom apartments that are private and cozy, and there's housekeeping and laundry every week so nobody has to worry about chores. The place is pet-friendly-both cats and dogs are allowed-and each room has accessible showers, baths with tubs, and emergency alert features. Staff can help with diabetic care, incontinence care, non-ambulatory needs, and even more medical and daily support. Folks who need special food for allergies or diabetes can get meals prepared for their needs, and all menus are checked by a dietitian, so things stay balanced and healthy. The dining room is a busy place for eating and social time, and people can choose from dishes-even vegetarian-knowing the meals are nutritious and made from good ingredients. You'll see fireplaces in common areas, outdoor patios and gardens, community rooms for movies and art, a beauty salon with a beautician on staff, and a TV lounge where friends gather to talk or relax. Activities are a big part of life, too, with daily events, holiday parties, spiritual services, creative classes, fitness programs, and community service projects-really anything to keep minds and bodies active, and the staff tries to make each day worthwhile. Transportation is available for appointments, errands, or group outings, and residents can use parking or take the community van for convenience. There's Wi-Fi throughout so folks can stay in touch with family, and everyone's got access to housekeeping, dry-cleaning, and laundry. For families needing a break, the community has respite programs for short stays, and their staff is trained in memory care, with special programs and therapies for people living with dementia or mild cognitive impairment, trying to provide structured support without taking away all independence. People often mention the joyful, helpful staff and the good meals when talking about Matthews Of Saint Francis I, and while it can't solve all the problems that come with aging, it does give seniors a place to live with dignity, safety, and a sense of community, whatever their care needs are.