Chestnut Adult Family Care Home at 415 West Chestnut Street in Port Washington, WI, gives seniors a safe and homelike place to live, and it's got three assisted living units that offer studio apartments, single bedrooms, shared apartments, and well-equipped spaces that make life comfortable for adults who need help every day, so whether the apartment is small and cozy or shared with another, you'll find it set up with handy features like ADA-compliant bathrooms, emergency alert systems, cable TV, Wifi, and options for phone service, and the staff who work here are on-site day and night, always ready to help with things like medications, bathing, dressing, transfers, meals, and other activities you might need help with, which can be important for folks living with dementia, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's, since the caregivers specialize in providing support for those needs, and the place really goes out of its way to make care plans that fit each person.
The staff helps with everything from getting dressed and moving around the apartment to managing diabetes or dealing with incontinence, and registered nurses do routine health checkups and keep a close eye on everyone's health, talking with doctors and other care providers to keep things running smoothly, plus if a resident ever needs help with something like feeding by spoon or speech therapy, the team's ready to give a hand there, and there's even respite care for when family caregivers need a break.
The grounds here are safe and pleasant, with walking paths, gardens, outdoor decks, and landscaped spots made for relaxing outside, and inside, the community has a big dining hall where meals are served every day-meals that can be changed around for people with allergies, diabetes, or other needs, and you'll find amenities that might bring a smile, like a large library, a theater room for movies, a bistro, a games room, computer access, a chapel, communal kitchen, and spots for massage therapy; there's also laundry, housekeeping, parking, and transportation to things like doctor's appointments so people don't have to worry about missing a ride.
Community events and group activities fill the schedule, and they give seniors a chance to join in, whether it's a movie night, daily games, time in the exercise room, or visiting the spacious shared spaces to meet others, and there are often organized family meetings, which help families feel connected and informed, so it's easy for everyone to stay up to speed, and when someone's looking to move in or out, moving help is offered to make the process a bit easier.
The management here is friendly and focused on keeping a warm, supportive environment, and the small size of the place helps staff pay more attention to what each individual wants or finds comfortable, and with rates starting at $4,771 per month, Chestnut Adult Family Care Home belongs to the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association and holds a valid license (#11751), serving adults in both Port Washington and nearby parts of Ozaukee County who need residential care that bridges the gap between independent living and more involved medical care.
