Creek Side Terrace sits at 8861 S 13th St in Oak Creek, Wisconsin and looks after older adults who want both independent living and those who need more hands-on care, including memory care for folks with Alzheimer's and dementia, in a peaceful setting that's part of the Oak Creek apartment community; you'll find the building has 25 private units, some bigger suites, each with full baths, phone jacks, cable TV, climate control, and a refrigerator, plus they're all wheelchair accessible and have safety features like a sprinkler system, emergency alert buttons, and a wireless call system that can bring staff quickly if help's needed. Staff provide support around the clock, including personal care assistants, licensed nurses, and a doctor who's on-call, and they're there to help with daily things like bathing, dressing, walking, using a wheelchair, taking medicine, even tricky transfers and lift equipment for residents who can't get up on their own. Memory care happens in a secured part of the property, separate and locked, using a computerized system that alerts caregivers if someone tries to wander off or is at risk, and the whole property is designed to handle challenging behaviors, whether that's wandering, aggression, confusion, or odd behaviors, as well as offering care for folks who need reminders about using the restroom or have incontinence.
The place tries to make life easier by offering housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and full maintenance, along with move-in help and meal preparation, where chefs can handle special diets for diabetics, food allergies, and more, and residents can eat in a restaurant-style dining room that's open all day or book the private dining room for family events, and there are spaces everywhere-cheery sunrooms for relaxing, two big living rooms with fireplaces, a secure outdoor patio, a garden and walking path for fresh air, and a whirlpool spa for soaking tired muscles, all aimed at keeping folks comfortable. Activities are regular and plentiful, too, like arts and crafts in a special room, group brain fitness, educational sessions, health programs, movie nights, and a well-stocked library, plus you see devotional services off-site and a calendar with events that staff run but often residents organize themselves. The fitness center and onsite beauty salon and barbershop help people stay active and look their best, and social spaces give everyone a sense of home and connection, as does the pet-friendly policy so folks can keep animal companions close.
If residents need to get out, transportation is available, and friends and family can park when they visit, though the details on parking aren't spelled out. All areas, from individual rooms to indoor common spaces and outside pathways, are designed for easy movement for those with walkers or wheelchairs, and the property is fully secured for safety. Creek Side Terrace uses a community approach, adjusting care as needs grow, and partners with health agencies for things like lab tests, home health, hospice, and therapies (physical, occupational, and speech), so residents don't have to leave if they need more medical help. They try to let everyone do as much as they're able on their own, stepping in with help when needed, and use both staff and technology to make sure everyone stays safe, well, and has the choice of how they want to spend their days.
