Azura Memory Care of Oconomowoc sits at 540 E Forest St in a single-story building made just for people living with memory loss, so you'll notice everything from calming paint colors to easy-to-move-around furniture and secure hallways that help prevent wandering, and they've named different households after the local lakes, like Fowler and Lac La Belle, which gives things a bit of a familiar feel. The facility focuses only on memory care, helping those with dementia and Alzheimer's at every stage, and the staff-trained in Azura's MOSAIC method along with standards from the Alzheimer's Association-works day and night, offering a high caregiver-to-resident ratio, and a Registered Nurse oversees medication and medical needs, including daily health checks and diabetes management, which helps catch little problems before they become serious.
Every resident gets a personalized care plan, and those living there can join activities aimed at keeping their minds and spirits engaged, like creative projects, reminiscence groups, supervised baking, special interest clubs, exercises, music sessions, small group outings, and even church services for those who want them. You'll see studio apartments and larger enhanced suites, each with a private bathroom, roll-in shower, built-in cabinets, and an RCare response system, and families are welcome to bring in pictures or little keepsakes to make spaces feel like home. Staff uses equipment like sit-to-stand and Hoyer lifts when needed, so even folks with mobility challenges are included in everyday life.
Azura Memory Care of Oconomowoc offers their Blue Sky Community Café, a wellness center with a spa and salon, a screened-in porch, a library, and a secured courtyard with a walking path, giving residents quiet places as well as areas for socializing, and their building includes multi-sensory rooms and purposeful spots set up to reduce confusion. Meals are provided, as are on-site beautician services. Partner doctors bring physician and medical specialties directly to the community, such as podiatry, dentistry, optometry, and psychological care, along with hospice, home health, and various therapies like physical, occupational, and speech/swallow therapy.
Azura's MOSAIC program shapes most aspects of daily living here, encouraging creative expression and strengths-based activities that keep people active and using the parts of their memory that still work best, and the programming pays special attention to issues like wandering, incontinence, depression, anxiety, and sundowning, aiming for a calm, supportive atmosphere. Residents have scheduled group activities and daily themes, along with opportunities for one-on-one time with caregivers. There's on-site respite care and support for end-of-life needs. The community center offers resources, entertainment, and support not just for residents, but for families and the larger community, making it a gathering spot when needed. No pets are allowed, and there's nothing mentioned about extra amenities like a pool, fitness center, or outdoor grilling areas. The facility has policies that support LGBTQ+ residents and staff, and rooms are designed for safety and comfort, with enhanced layouts available for couples or those wanting more space. The team prioritizes understanding that dementia affects certain brain functions, but keeps routines and staffing flexible so each resident's needs are met, and families can expect careful attention rather than a cookie-cutter approach.
