Mekong House sits in the busy Menomonee River Parkway neighborhood within Milwaukee's 53209 zip code, serving as a small care home with space for only four residents, so folks living here tend to get to know each other as well as the staff, and families visit often. Residents find a home-like environment, with fully furnished studio and one-bedroom units, shared or private, and rooms have safety features like grab bars, non-slip flooring, pull cords, and in-room emergency call systems, plus ADA-compliant bathrooms for easier movement, while the whole place stays secured with keypad entry and 24/7 on-site security.
The staff gives personal care, with help for bathing, dressing, getting up, moving around, bathroom needs, diabetes monitoring, and even spoon-feeding when required. Licensed nurses handle medicine, and there's always an on-call nurse, while caregivers have special training for those with Alzheimer's, dementia, or Parkinson's disease. Residents get individualized care plans, regular wellness checkups, monthly doctor visits, and access to medical and home health services, besides things like physical therapy or massage if needed, and Mekong House tries hard to match care to the unique needs of each person. There's 24-hour supervision, which means someone's always around, and families can take advantage of respite care when they need a short break.
Mekong House gives folks a maintenance-free life with weekly laundry, cleaning, and private laundry services, and the dining room provides special meals, pureed options, or chef-prepared dishes for dietary needs, especially for those with dementia, diabetes, or who just want a special meal on holidays. Snacks are available, and there's a shared kitchen for those who like to prepare something simple. Outdoor porches, a landscaped courtyard, tree-lined walking paths, a garden, and areas for relaxation mean time outside's always an option.
Community life includes arts and crafts classes, daily activities, cards, board games, social gatherings, planned family events, and even scheduled movie nights in a small theater room, not to mention a reading room, computer access, and Wi-Fi, so people can stay connected or just enjoy their favorite games and books. Residents can use the fitness and exercise room, join exercise programs, or spend time at the wellness center. Family support groups are available, and there's a common space for family celebrations.
Housekeeping comes standard, and Mekong House offers transportation for medical appointments, hospital visits, and outings around Milwaukee. An on-site pharmacy and concierge services help keep things running smoothly. Residents can bring small pets too, and there's both a library and a cafe. Because of its smaller size, the community focuses closely on the health, comfort, and daily life of each person, with attention to memory care services, personal routines, and mental wellness, offering both board and care home arrangements and fully equipped assisted living units.
